MSP issues plea for clarity on future of Dumfries’ Homebase store
A plea has been issued for clarity on the future of Dumfries’ Homebase store. The DIY and garden chain entered administration in November before some stores were sold to CDS…
Wells Fargo shares jump after earnings beat, strong 2025 guidance
Wells Fargo shares climbed Wednesday after the bank reported better-than-expected earnings and issued strong guidance on net interest income for 2025. Here’s what the bank reported compared with what Wall…
National News | A ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ is forecast for fire-scarred Los Angeles area
By JAIMIE DING, JULIE WATSON and JOHN SEEWER, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Millions of Southern Californians were on edge as a final round of dangerous fire weather was…
Local railway enthusiast entertains Kirkcudbright History Society members with the history of the Castle Douglas to Kirkcudbright branch-line
The old Castle Douglas to Kirkcudbright branch-line was brought to life by Alan McLellan at a recent meeting of Kirkcudbright History Society. Alan shared his enthusiasm with a packed church…
Almond Valley MSP condemns UK Government over broken promise to WASPI women
Almond Valley MSP Angela Constance has condemned the UK Government for breaking its promise to compensate WASPI women, as figures from SPICe reveal that 10,070 women in West Lothian may…
Baby emperor tamarin born at Amazonia named Tito following public appeal
A new endangered baby emperor tamarin born at Amazonia has been named Tito following a public appeal. It’s the first time the endangered species of monkey has been bred by…
Biden shares letter ahead of prime time farewell address
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden promised nothing short of a national exorcism when he took office. He wanted to “restore the soul” of the country and prove that Donald Trump…
Dumfries and Galloway Eco Warriors aim to clean up at anniversary event
Dumfries and Galloway Eco Warriors are set to clean up for their anniversary. The group is celebrating its seventh birthday with a beach clean at Southerness on Sunday. And everyone…
Parts of Stirling left without water after burst pipe impacts section of M9 motorway
Residents in parts of Stirling have experienced disruption to their water supply this morning as engineers work to repair a burst pipe near a section of the M9 motorway at…
Hundreds of Elvis fans gather at hotel to mark The King’s fleeting visit to Scots town
On the coldest weekend of the year, more than 200 Elvis fans showed their Burning Love for the superstar as they made their annual pilgrimage to Prestwick. A special bash…