West Calder mum launches campaign to save ‘vital’ community playgroup
Locals in West Lothian are campaigning to save their community playgroup which is set to close in February. A petition was launched by a concerned parent to save the group,…
Beginning of work to improve section of A85 delayed as drivers face overnight road closures
The beginning of resurfacing works along a stretch of the A85 has been pushed back by four days due to changes in the programme of work. Work had intiailly been…
Entertainment | 2025 Grammys preview: How to watch the ceremony and how the wildfires changed it
This year’s Grammy Awards won’t just spotlight the stars and music nominated but the deadly wildfires that have devastated Los Angeles since early January. Below, find out all you need…
Teen boy fell to his death after taking wrong path on Scout trip
Ben Leonard, 16, tragically lost his life during a Scout trip to north Wales. His mother had bid him farewell, believing he would be safe on the journey to Llandudno,…
MSP calls for controversial Galloway National Park consultation to be paused
A call has been made for the consultation on a potential Galloway National Park to be paused. Galloway and West Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson claims there are “several significant and…
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MSP slams Scottish Water for ‘stoking fat cat salaries’ as bills get set to rise by 9.9 per cent
Scottish Water have been accused of ‘stoking fat cat salaries’ by Dumbarton’s MSP after it was announced that bills are to rise by an eye-watering 9.9 per cent. Water bills…
Celtic clash can help reconnect Motherwell and their fans, we owe them a performance, admits caretaker boss
Stephen Frail says Motherwell need to re-establish the connection between club and fans in the wake of Stuart Kettlewell’s decision to quit as boss. And he hopes a solid performance…
Helensburgh man arrested and charged with knife possession in Dumbarton town centre
A man has been arrested and charged after allegedly having a knife in a Dumbarton street. Police responded to reports that a man was in possession of the blade and…
Dumfries and Galloway residents ‘frustrated’ in bid to find out power cut information after Storm Eowyn
Difficulties obtaining information about when power would be supplied following Storm Eowyn have been branded “not acceptable”. At one stage on Friday, more than 45,000 homes across Dumfries and Galloway…