Dumfries’ Amy Irons has been tasked with Hogmanay role
Dumfries-born Amy Irons is to bring in the bells as host of the BBC Scotland’s Hogmanay 2024 show. Broadcaster Amy, a former pupil of St Joseph’s College in Dumfriesshire, is…
Dumfries Wado-Kai Karate student proves age is no barrier to sport
Two Dumfries Wado-Kai Karate students had remarkable achievements at the dan grading examinations held at the Honbu Dojo, Dunfermline on Sunday. Ron Carrick and Murray Paton, who are both students…
Scamming Girl Guide sisters jailed after stealing £450k through charity gift aid racket
Two sisters who ran Girl Guide groups and stole £450,000 from HMRC through a charity Gift Aid scam have been jailed. Over a six-year period, Sara and Jean Barnbrook claimed…
Terminal lung cancer patient shares five warning signs that can be overlooked ‘for years’
A woman with terminal stage 4 lung cancer has revealed the five symptoms that led to her diagnosis – including one warning sign she ignored “for years”. Linda Chavez was…
Big Brother winner shares near-exit experience she ‘wasn’t sure would be aired’
Big Brother winner Ali Bromley has opened up about the moments that almost led her to walk away from the show before she ultimately clinched the public vote. The reality…
Katy Perry’s The Lifetimes Tour is heading to Glasgow next year
One of the best-selling music artists of all time, Katy Perry, has announced that her The Lifetimes Tour will come to the UK in October 2025. The tour will feature…
SNYDE | Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good reveal engagement after rough year
Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good are engaged, they revealed on the red carpet at the Ebony Power 100 Gala. The red carpet revelation capped a romance that started in 2023,…
Davina McCall’s partner issues major health update on star after brain tumour operation
Davina McCall’s partner has shared a health update on her behalf after the TV presenter underwent surgery to remove a benign brain tumour. Last week, Davina revealed she was being…
Warning signs that show your pet is too cold, including tell-tale gum symptom
With the frosty season in full swing, PDSA vets have issued advice for all owners on spotting the signs of hypothermia in pets, and what to do should a worst-case…
Giants benching Daniel Jones for Tommy DeVito coming out of bye week
The Giants are benching Daniel Jones coming out of their bye week and replacing him with Tommy DeVito, according to multiple reports. Benching Jones likely means shutting him down as…