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Dumfries Dad Nears End of 12-Day Challenge to Support Underprivileged Kids this Christmas Dumfries dad Richie Nicoll is approaching the finale of his 12-day fundraising challenge by climbing Criffel to raise funds for disadvantaged children in the region this Christmas. With every arduous step, carrying around 50lbs in weight from a backpack and an SUV…

ITVX streaming service experiences outage as numerous users lodge complaints The ITVX streaming service encountered technical difficulties earlier today, affecting users’ ability to access their favourite programmes. Reports from the outage monitoring service Downdetector indicate a significant increase in complaints early on Friday morning, with a surge in reports starting at 3:36 am and peaking…

Scotland faces a 13-hour snow warning as Storm Darragh approaches, bringing potentially dangerous winds. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning set to begin on Friday night and last until Saturday morning. A 550-mile ice wall is expected to impact the UK, with 2 to 5cm of snow forecasted above 200 or 300m,…

Teamwork is at the heart of Dumfries and Galloway’s latest safety campaign, as various organisations come together to ensure the well-being of residents and visitors. Inspector Amy Ritchie from Police Scotland led the launch of the campaign in Dumfries town centre, joined by partners such as the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Street Pastors, Ambulance…

Travis frontman Fran Healy sparks hotel evacuation after burning toast at 5am The lead singer of Travis, Fran Healy, caused quite a stir when he accidentally set off the fire alarm in a hotel after burning toast in the early hours of the morning. Fran Healy, 51, was staying at the Kingsland Locke Hotel in…

Dumfriesshire businesses had the opportunity to showcase their enterprises to Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar MSP and Scottish economy spokesperson Daniel Johnson MSP during a recent visit. Accompanied by South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth, the politicians engaged with local businesses to understand their challenges and explore the potential opportunities available in the region. Mr Smyth…

ScotRail Trains Among UK Rush-Hour Services Hit by Delays After Nationwide Fault ScotRail commuters faced delays this morning due to a major nationwide fault affecting the UK railway network. The issue has impacted at least eight lines and is related to the radio system used between train drivers and signallers. Other services affected include The…

Dumfries’ Inshore Rescue Team Receives Support from Safety Trial A pioneering project called ‘Safe Passage’, funded by the European Space Agency, is helping Dumfries and Galloway’s Nith Inshore Rescue team navigate the challenging Solway Firth estuary safely. The Solway Firth estuary is known as one of the UK’s most dangerous coastal areas due to rapid…

Spotlight on NHS Dumfries and Galloway at Annual Review Health Minister Neil Gray visited Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary for the annual review with NHS Dumfries and Galloway chief officer Julie White, and NHS Scotland chief operating officer John Burns. A ministerial-led annual review of NHS Dumfries and Galloway has considered the board’s performance over…

A devoted dad from Wishaw, who is a passionate Celtic fan, was left “starstruck” after players from the football club surprised his baby son who is battling cancer. The heartwarming visit took place at Glasgow Children’s Hospital, where the players were spreading Christmas cheer to patients and their families. The six-month-old baby named Conan McCormick…