Emergency work needed to repair Storm Eowyn destruction at Dumfries and Galloway landmark
Emergency work is needed at a Castle Douglas landmark to tackle the destruction caused by Storm Eowyn. Gusts of more than 90 mph brought down more than 60 trees at…
Dumfries and Galloway tractor rally against inheritance tax changes to go ahead
A protest against planned chances to inheritance tax has been rearranged. The Dumfries and Galloway branch of NFU Scotland had been set to gather at Wallets Marts in Castle Douglas…
Dumfries and Galloway Council set to respond to Galloway National Park consultation
Dumfries and Galloway councillors are set to discuss the local authority’s response to the Galloway National Park consultation. A special full council meeting will take place next week – less…
Boozed-up Renfrew dad told to behave after kicking close door
A boozed-up Renfrew man has been warned to be of good behaviour after he demanded entry to an ex-partner’s flat. Out-of-control Ross McBride had been at a family member’s communion…
German economy shrinks by 0.2% in fourth quarter, more than expected
The German economy shrank by 0.2% quarter-on-quarter in the three months ending in December, according to preliminary data released by Germany’s statistics office Destatis on Thursday. The figure is adjusted…
Treasury yields near flat as investors digest Fed’s latest interest rate decision
U.S. Treasury yields were little changed on Thursday as investors weighed the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate decision of 2025. At 3:30 a.m. ET, the 10-year Treasury yield was lower…
BBC The Apprentice’s Tim Campbell teases major ‘curveball’ in new series fans ‘won’t believe’
The Apprentice is making a return to our TV screens in just a few hours – and ahead of the new series, Tim Campbell has spilled details on filming, as…
Family desperate to find cremated remains after USPS delivered to wrong address
(CNN) – A woman in California is desperate to help her son find his father’s cremated remains. The U.S. Postal Service delivered the ashes, but to the wrong address. Fifty-four-year-old…
Driving with a cold could see motorists being hit with hefty £2500 fine
After weeks of torrential weather and plummeting temperatures, cold and flu season is in full force across Scotland. Extra care should be taken when driving your vehicle if you are…
Guide Dog puppies visit Blantyre bus depot in new partnership
It was all aboard for some four-legged friends at a Blantyre bus depot as they learned some vital new skills on their journey to become guide dogs. The charity is…