28 h. ago Beach that's 'better than Blackpool' is just a ten minute drive down the road

A beach 'better than Blackpool' is just 10 minutes away from the popular holiday hotspot, with members of the public who live near the pleasure beach even opting to make the trip

Transport

6 d. ago Concern that 'dangerous' redesign of busy East Kilbride junction is delaying emergency response times

Collette Stevenson MSP is calling on the local authority to address road safety concerns and traffic issues at the junction of Eaglesham Road, Greenhills Road and Redwood Drive (B764) which is "putting lives at risk" by slowing down emergency vehicles.

Politics

1 week ago More than 100 lives impacted from London Road Business Blood Drive

More than 100 lives impacted from London Road Business Blood Drive  Fox21Online

Transport

2 w. ago We went on an epic family road trip to France and holidays won't be the same again

Hannah Britt and her family became road trip lovers after an incredible drive across the Channel in a Skoda Kodiaq vRS- here’s how you can do the same

Politics

2 w. ago Scotland's top 10 road trips named as 'breathtaking' coastal drive places first

The best scenic routes in the country have been crowned.

Transport

3 w. ago McDonald's 'disappointed' as plans for second Dumfries branch face refusal

Officials have recommended the proposal for a drive-thru on Annan Road is rejected.

Politics

3 w. ago Hot springs, empty beaches, forests and wine: exploring the unspoilt Greek island of Ikaria

On a trip to the eastern Aegean isle with my mum after my dad died, we found inspiring landscapes, delicious local produce, and a profound sense of peaceThere are no signs to the hot spring, but I locate it on the map and we drive to the end of the paved road. Overlooking the sea is a stone bench someone has dedicated to her parents, “with gratitude and love as deep as the Aegean”. My dad died recently and the words strike home. I’m glad my mum has joined me on this little adventure.We walk down to the deserted cove at Agia Kyriaki thermal springs. There are old fishing shacks with stone-slab roofs, and shuttered cottages. Down an unmarked path, we find a rock pool where hot waters bubble gently from the sand, blending with the sea to a perfect temperature. Immersed in the healing mineral bath, I look up at juniper trees and blue sky, lulled by lapping waves and cicadas. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Scenic Scottish drive with stunning loch views voted one of Britain's best road trips

Four other Scottish routes also made the top 20 list.

Politics

3 w. ago Planners remain opposed to plans for new £4 million McDonald's in Dumfries

Councillors are being recommended to refuse a new application for a drive-thru on Annan Road.

Economics

3 w. ago Husband ordered to tear up £5,000 front garden drive he built to help his illness

Stephen Price, 65, said on-street parking was so bad on his road he laid the drive to help his wife Kim, whose several health struggles means it is difficult for her to get in and out of the house.

Economics