16 h. ago Horse racing tips: Impressive recent winner headlines top trio of value selections for Wednesday

SUN Racing's tips for all the action on Wednesday are below. Back a horse simply by clicking their odds. LONGSHOT METABOLT (3.58 Nottingham) He has been knocking on the door this season and went close at Haydock last time. He likes this trip and has come down the weights. EACH-WAY THIEF NAVAGIO (3.28 Nottingham) He...

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18 h. ago Iconic pub branded ‘one of the best’ in Glasgow CLOSES after 60 years as venue set for major revamp

A POPULAR Glasgow pub has closed its doors after 60 years ahead of a major revamp and name change. The boozer closed its doors over the weekend as it prepares to relaunch with a significant makeover later this year. Busy watering-hole, The Rock, was built in the 1960s and was the first pub in the...

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21 h. ago In pictures: The 19th century Scottish tower with breathtaking sea views named 'best place to stay'

A 19th century tower in Dumfries and Galloway has been named as the best place to stay in Scotland, according to travel experts.

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22 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway residents urged to take part in Great Scottish Squirrel Survey

The study is running until Sunday, with Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels wanting people to report sightings of both red and grey squirrels.

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22 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway animal charity closing its doors after nearly 10 years

The 3Rs Horse Rescue Centre has been run by Susan Murdoch and Gordon Chisholm at Kirkclaugh near Gatehouse since 2016.

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22 h. ago Couple must return 'priceless' bells to historic Dumfries and Galloway church

It is claimed the bells and plaques at Holywood Church are linked to the Knights Templar and had to be removed 'as a matter of a security'.

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27 h. ago Deep fake child abuse pictures surge as abusers 'placing real faces' onto images

"It’s a hidden emergency in places where children should be safest, an avalanche of abuse behind closed doors."

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32 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer's national security chief won't have to face a public grilling over collapse of China spy case with committee hearing to be held behind closed doors

Sir Keir Starmer's security chief is to face questions in Parliament about the Chinese spying case - but behind closed doors.

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32 h. ago ‘Avalanche’ of child abuse and sexual exploitation taking place behind closed doors: ‘It’s a hidden emergency’

Almost 20 per cent of children reported experiencing online solicitation or grooming before they turned 18

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34 h. ago Animal charity asks TfL to remove ‘disturbing’ post about taking cats on Tube

The video posted on the TfL Instagram account shows cats being taken on the London Underground while outside of their carriers and on leads.

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34 h. ago US shutdown enters second week as Senate votes again on funding bill

Democrats and Republicans apparently no closer to deal to restart funding as Trump warns of imminent job cutsThe US government shutdown entered its second week on Monday, with Democratic and Republican lawmakers making no apparent progress towards reaching a deal to restart funding, while the Trump administration warned it was moving forward with plans to slash the federal workforce.Many agencies and departments closed their doors and told employees to stay home last Wednesday, after Congress failed to approve legislation to continue the government’s authority to spend money. Continue reading...

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44 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway crash: Driver in hospital after lorry and car crash on A75

The nature of the driver’s injuries are not known.

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45 h. ago Incredible true story of Scotland's most famous bear coming to Dumfries and Galloway

Hercules the Bear shares the tall tale of the Stirlingshire couple who raised a 10-foot grizzly bear in their own home.

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3 d. ago Nectar's, the Vermont venue that launched Phish, closes on a quiet note after 50 years

The iconic Vermont venue known for launching the jam band Phish and fostering a variety of music and musicians has closed its doors after 50 years

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4 d. ago Met Police sergeant at Charing Cross police station is arrested after undercover footage revealed racism and misogyny behind closed doors

The Met has confirmed that a sergeant attached to the Central West Basic Command Unit was arrested following an 'incident' on Thursday October 2.

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4 d. ago Injured synagogue attack victims 'under armed guard in hospital'

The heroic dad-of-three had been holding the doors of the synagogue closed to stop the attacker coming inside when he was reportedly hit by a stray police bullet

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4 d. ago Tourism bosses welcome possible changes to potential Dumfries and Galloway visitor levy

Industry leaders are now calling for a consultation to be halted while the Scottish Government decides whether to allow local authorities to charge a flat fee.

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4 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway forces charity aiming to hit a Christmas century

Southwest RNR is closing in on helping 100 former service personnel retrain as lorry drivers.

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5 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway set to be hit by as much as 40 millimetres of rain today

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain to batter the whole region over the coming hours.

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5 d. ago Police 'extremely concerned' for missing Ayrshire man who may have travelled to Dumfries and Galloway

Derek Collins hasn’t been seen since he was spotted in Ardrossan on Monday morning.

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