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Kirkcudbright Academy takes S1 pupils on activity days thanks to Rotary Club
Galloway News
The S1 students were taken to Abernethy Barcaple to help build new friendships, develop self-confidence and to experience and learn about leadership skills
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Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere hires officers for climate hub
Galloway News
Sarah Thomas and Steven Clark are part of the team involved with the region's first climate hub
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Wigtownshire maternity consultation branded "more dithering and delay"
Galloway News
Dumfries and Galloway Integration Joint Board is asking for views on two proposals for maternity services in Wigtownshire
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Dumfries and Galloway Council making steady progress towards net zero
Dumfries News
Emissions are down for the fifth consecutive year – and the council’s carbon footprint is now less than half of what it was just four years ago
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Dunscore Primary School recognised at Scottish Fairtrade Awards
Dumfries News
The school has been awarded the Scottish Fair Trade Forum Education Award
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas as Dumfries festive lights switched on
Dumfries News
Hundreds of people packed into the town on Friday evening to enjoy the occasion
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Wishaw business leader backing Lanarkshire MSP's plan for new environmental crime law
Environment
Jo Chidley, founder and owner of Beauty Kitchen was a keynote speaker at the launch of Monica Lennon’s consultation on making ecocide a crime in Scotland.
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Cambuslang running group wins mental health award in memory of much-loved member
Lanarkshire Charity
The group has dedicated a massive amount of time into fundraising for mental health charities after one of their members sadly died in 2021.
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Albion Rovers honour wartime heroes with remembrance garden
Remembrance Day
The club unveiled a remembrance garden honouring eight former players in a poignant ceremony on Armistice Day.
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East Kilbride MSP backs tailored medical support for veterans in the town
Armed forces
The scheme will better enable healthcare providers to focus on the specific health challenges they may face following military service
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Muirhouse Primary pupils and staff say fond farewell to school stalwart
Schools
Catherine Allan said goodbye having worked at Muirhouse Primary School for the past 23 years.
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South Lanarkshire to get £14.6 million cash boost from UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund
Lanarkshire News
Shawfield National Business District is one of six projects across Scotland to receive a boost from the Fund.
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Construction start date for bridge at Uddingston railway station
Lanarkshire Travel
Preparations are now underway and the year-long accessibility project will begin in early December
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Dykehead Primary School's parent council aims to provide Christmas cheer to each child
Christmas gifts
Members of the parent council at the school in Shotts are aiming to provide selection boxes to all 261 pupils and are calling on local companies to assist them.
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Serial knife carrier had two blades hidden in sock when searched by police in Wishaw
Lanarkshire Crime
Connor Reilly offered no explanation but later claimed he had taken them away from a friend who had been self-harming.
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Christmas kicks-off at The Centre Livingston as little elves raise money for CHAS
West Lothian
The annual Elf Toddle Walk helped to get shoppers into the Christmas spirit
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Paisley drug dealer caught when cops sniffed cannabis reek coming from car
Courts
Cops found £7,000 worth of the drug at James Lough's Affric Drive home.
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Former East Kilbride teacher celebrates 95th birthday in style
East Kilbride
Helen Behan, also known as Eileen, celebrated her 95th birthday surrounded by family and friends during a special luncheon at the Torrance Hotel.
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West Lothian MP calls for ban on sale of fireworks to public
West Lothian
Martyn Day wants the UK Government to take action
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South Lanarkshire College launches student community larder to help with cost of living
Universities and Colleges
A series of initiatives have been launched aimed at providing student support amid the ongoing financial crisis.
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Olympic Games medal-winning gymnast pays West Lothian schools a visit
West Lothian
The London 2012 medallist took time to chat to the pupils at two Bathgate primary schools
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Labour councillor in Michael Shanks' constituency slams him for Gaza ceasefire abstention
Lanarkshire Politics
Councillor Martin Lennon has criticised the new MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West for toeing the party line in a vote calling for an 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza.
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Gratitude for over 30 years of big-hearted Wishaw gran's unwavering friendship
Wishaw
Pauline Bamford has had more than her fair share of emotional turmoil in recent years.
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Blantyre man chased workers with machete after accusing them of making mess in street
Blantyre
Four men were clearing a house in Traquair Wynd when they were confronted by angry Mason McDermid.
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GlasgowFeared gangland figure Paul Lyons attacked in jail by killer who stabbed victim 142 times Peter Allan has pleaded guilty to attacking Paul Lyons in HMP Perth.
Scots baby called 'Queeniana' owned Chanel bag before birth
Borders
As well as the Chanel bag, the six-week-old tot owns a Louis Vuitton and a Hermes blanket, a Balmain changing bag, and outfits from Dior, Versace and Burberry.
ITV I'm A Celebrity stars sadly no longer with us as new series set to air
I'm A Celebrity
As the 23rd series returns to our screens tonight, we pay tribute to the former stars of the jungle.
'My perfect boyfriend groomed me so he could abuse my kids'
Courts
Daniel Cassells, 37, appeared at the High Court in Glasgow last week where he admitted a host of child sex abuse charges against him.
Fire crews race to huge blaze at Scots McDonald's restaurant
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Emergency services descended on the Ethiebeaton Park area in Monifieth after the alarm was raised at around 1.15am on Tuesday.
EnvironmentWishaw business leader backing Lanarkshire MSP's plan for new environmental crime lawJo Chidley, founder and owner of Beauty Kitchen was a keynote speaker at the launch of Monica Lennon’s consultation on making ecocide a crime in Scotland.
Fire crews race to huge blaze at Scots McDonald's restaurant
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Emergency services descended on the Ethiebeaton Park area in Monifieth after the alarm was raised at around 1.15am on Tuesday.
Cambuslang running group wins mental health award in memory of much-loved member
Lanarkshire Charity
The group has dedicated a massive amount of time into fundraising for mental health charities after one of their members sadly died in 2021.
'My perfect boyfriend groomed me so he could abuse my kids'
Courts
Daniel Cassells, 37, appeared at the High Court in Glasgow last week where he admitted a host of child sex abuse charges against him.
Ferguson Marine workers 'deserve certainty' over shipyard's future after SNP minister rejects investment
Shipyards
EXCLUSIVE: The GMB union said workers at the Port Glasgow shipyard were blameless for the CalMac ferry fiasco.
GlasgowFeared gangland figure Paul Lyons attacked in jail by killer who stabbed victim 142 times Peter Allan has pleaded guilty to attacking Paul Lyons in HMP Perth.
Scots baby called 'Queeniana' owned Chanel bag before birth
Borders
As well as the Chanel bag, the six-week-old tot owns a Louis Vuitton and a Hermes blanket, a Balmain changing bag, and outfits from Dior, Versace and Burberry.
ITV I'm A Celebrity stars sadly no longer with us as new series set to air
I'm A Celebrity
As the 23rd series returns to our screens tonight, we pay tribute to the former stars of the jungle.
'I went to Edinburgh Christmas Market - and was astonished at prices of the rides'
Edinburgh
With the Edinburgh Christmas Market kicking off on Friday, Tourism Writer Alexander Smail headed over to see what it was like on opening weekend — and his thoughts were mixed.
ITV This Morning's Alison Hammond hits back at Cliff Richard 'fat-shaming' Elvis
Alison Hammond
Sir Cliff Richard appeared on the daytime talk show earlier today alongside hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary.
Ayr United FCAyr United boss Lee Bullen ready for Peterhead Scottish Cup testThe gaffer knows United face a tricky tie in the north east but has his eyes fixed on a possible place in the next round.
Two men appear in court charged with murder of Ross MacGillivray in Inverness
Courts
Craig Hayden, 28, and Leon Headey, 21, were charged with murder and an attempt to defeat the ends of justice..
Albion Rovers lost the battles in cup exit to Kilwinning Rangers, says boss Sandy Clark
Albion Rovers FC
The Lowland League side were knocked out of the South Challenge Cup by a team two tiers below them
Wishaw business leader backing Lanarkshire MSP's plan for new environmental crime law
Environment
Jo Chidley, founder and owner of Beauty Kitchen was a keynote speaker at the launch of Monica Lennon’s consultation on making ecocide a crime in Scotland.
Fire crews race to huge blaze at Scots McDonald's restaurant
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Emergency services descended on the Ethiebeaton Park area in Monifieth after the alarm was raised at around 1.15am on Tuesday.