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Author Maggie Ritchie is set to captivate members of the Stewartry Literary Society with her passion for both writing and art. The event, titled “Art and Fiction-Undeniably An Addiction,” will be held at Broughton House in Kirkcudbright on December 11. The upcoming talk is part of the society’s winter programme, and Maggie Ritchie will delve…

An afternoon of Carols and Readings is set to take place at Broughton House in Kirkcudbright on Thursday. The event, hosted by The Friends of Broughton House and Garden, is scheduled for December 5, starting at 2pm for 2.30pm. Attendees will be treated to a glass of non-alcoholic mulled wine and a mince pie. Tickets…

West Lothian MP Kirsteen Sullivan has announced that she cannot support the Assisted Dying Bill that was recently passed at Westminster. Sullivan, who represents Bathgate and Linlithgow for the Labour Party, expressed her concerns about the lack of safeguards in the Private Members’ Bill presented by fellow Labour MP Kim Leadbeater. She highlighted the risk…

A leading homelessness charity that is constructing a village in Rutherglen has launched its annual Christmas campaign. Social Bite’s Festival of Kindness campaign spans across five major UK cities, with four of them located in Scotland, including Glasgow. The initiative aims to gather over 300,000 gifts, essential items, and Christmas meals for individuals and families…

A mother has caused a stir online by announcing that she will not be participating in certain Christmas traditions with her son, deeming them “unnecessary.” While many families have their own unique Christmas customs, this mum has chosen to opt out of popular practices like Elf on the Shelf and Christmas Eve boxes. In a…

Award-winning author, Ross MacKenzie, recently visited pupils at Auchencairn and Palnackie Primary Schools in the Stewartry area. The author of The Nowhere Emporium was introduced by a student named Iris who had researched his impressive career. Ross engaged the children by reading excerpts from his book and gave them a sneak peek into his upcoming…

Stirling will be hosting a double tribute for the late Frightened Rabbit singer, Scott Hutchison, with two sell-out gigs at the iconic Tolbooth venue. The indie rock group and their frontman will be honoured at the shows on December 6 and 7, named ‘Sing The Greys’, in collaboration with Tiny Changes – a charity established…

Residents of Dumfries and Galloway have the opportunity to create special winter memories this Christmas at the National Trust for Scotland properties in the region. The conservation charity is encouraging people to embrace the winter season by participating in a range of activities such as scenic walks, wildlife observation, and garden exploration. The National Trust…

Residents of West Lothian have the opportunity to voice their opinions on the future of community centres in the region at a crucial meeting. The Bathgate Community Centre Management Committee is hosting a meeting to discuss the potential roles and options for the town’s Partnership building. This gathering comes in response to widespread concerns raised…

Keir Starmer’s spokesperson has condemned comments made by Gregg Wallace as ‘misogynistic’. The official spokesperson for the Labour Party leader expressed disapproval of the MasterChef presenter’s response to accusations levelled against him. Wallace is facing allegations of making inappropriate sexual jokes and complaints about his behaviour, with claims coming from multiple individuals over a 17-year…