13 h. ago Fantastic community effort ensures New Galloway church services continue after Storm Eowyn

The fierce winds brought a tree down onto St Margaret's Church, damaging many tiles.

Events

3 d. ago Apple removes advanced data protection tool in face of UK government request

Apple says removal of tool after government asked for right to see data will make iCloud users more vulnerableBusiness live – latest updatesApple has taken the unprecedented step of removing its strongest data security tool from customers in the UK, after the government demanded “backdoor” access to user data.UK users will no longer have access to the advanced data protection (ADP) tool, which uses end-to-end encryption to allow only account holders to view items such as photos or documents they have stored online in the iCloud storage service. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Army has blood on its hands over Jaysley Beck death, sister says

Emilli Beck says army failed to protect her sibling and she would not advise other young women to enlistThe older sister of Gnr Jaysley Beck, the 19-year-old soldier who killed herself after allegedly being sexually assaulted and harassed, has said the army has “blood on its hands” and claimed her sibling would still be alive if the abuse she suffered had been properly investigated.Speaking to the Guardian, Emilli Beck, 25, said the army had swept Jaysley’s case under the carpet rather than protecting her, and said she would not advise any young woman to join the service. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Around 33 schools and 22 public buildings in Renfrewshire were damaged during Storm Eowyn

Severe weather saw strong winds cause disruption and destruction at the end of January.

Events

4 d. ago Tree felling to begin in Dumfries and Galloway forest hit by Storm Eowyn

Walks and mountain bike trails at a number of woodlands remain shut due to fallen or unsafe trees.

Events

5 d. ago Victim of sex attack by predatory postman killed herself while on the phone to Royal Mail

WARNING MENTIONS SUICIDE: The postal service had received various warnings about Michael Stewart but he continued to work despite complaints from five victims, a court heard

Events

6 d. ago FIA has lost sight of what matters, says Verstappen over anti

World champion unhappy with irrelevant crackdownGeorge Russell not on speaking terms with DutchmanMax Verstappen has accused the Formula One governing body, the FIA, of failing to focus on the issues that matter after what he believes is an irrelevant crackdown on swearing.The FIA recently announced rule amendments that will impose heavy fines for swearing and may even lead to race bans. Verstappen fell foul of the rules last season when he was given a community service punishment for swearing in a press conference. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Children's hospice charity CHAS handed huge cash boost after Storm Eowyn caused £60,000 worth of damage

Robin House, located in Balloch, has been handed a huge cash boost to carry out essential repairs to the garden after it was destroyed by Storm Eowyn.

Economics