16 m. ago Violent crime and housebreaking on the rise in Dumfries and Galloway

New figures from Scotland's Chief Statistician also reveal sexual crimes and fireraising both fell in 2024.

Events

19 m. ago Man's dignity 'compromised' by hospital that kept him alive for nine years

The man had suffered a brain injury following a cardiac arrest in January 2016 and had no hope of recovery

Politics

19 m. ago Expert reveals simple boiler trick to save £120 on heating costs amid rising energy prices

The average heating bill in the UK is currently £106 a month, but thanks to these simple tips from a boiler expert at GreenMatch, you can offset some of the increase in energy bills

Economics

26 m. ago 10 arrested in Welsh towns as part of police probe into criminal exploitation of children

Police have said the arrests are in connection with a complex investigation into the 'suspected criminal exploitation of children' in part of Wales

Events

34 m. ago Adventure Cinema returns to Dumfries House with exciting showings

Film lovers can enjoy 'Pretty Woman', 'The Goonies' and sing-along showing of 'Grease' this August.

Culture

40 m. ago Make homemade English muffins with just 6 ingredients using simple recipe

Chef Matt Ryle shared his simple recipe for English muffins - and all you need are six ingredients to do the job

Society

41 m. ago Starmer leaves door open for more tax rises and spending cuts in spring Budget

But the prime minister also tried to play down fears of a repeat of Rachel Reeves’ shock £40 billion tax rise Budget

Economics

43 m. ago ‘We used to think the ice was eternal’: Colombia looks to a future without glaciers

In Sierra Nevada del Cocuy, people have watched the ice fields turn to exposed rock and experts predict these vital water sources could be lost in 30 yearsWords and photographs by Euan Wallace in the Sierra Nevada del Cocuy, ColombiaAt an altitude of 4,200 metres in the Sierra Nevada del Cocuy, Colombia, Edilsa Ibañéz Ibañéz lowers a cupped hand into the water of a glacial stream. A local guide and mountaineer, she has grown up drinking water that runs down from the snowy peaks above. As she stands up, however, the landscape that greets her is markedly different from that of her childhood.“We used to think the ice would be eternal,” says Ibañéz, 45. “Now it is not so eternal. Our glaciers are dying.” Continue reading...

Politics

44 m. ago How boy slaves are being dressed as girls and forced to dance for leering Taliban men... before being raped: DAVID PATRIKARAKOS reveals horrifying tribal custom flourishing in Afghanistan

Young boys gyrate awkwardly to the music. Their faces are impassive, drained of feeling.

Events

45 m. ago How noise cancelling headphones are rewiring your brain... and can lead to hearing PROBLEMS, revealed by top doctors

Last week experts warned that overuse of these popular gadgets could be having an unexpected effect on our hearing - ironically the very thing many people buy them to protect.

Politics

46 m. ago Ukraine minerals talks take surprise twist as France joins US in seeking deal

France is in discussions with Ukraine as it aims to diversify its supplies of vital minerals, French defence minister Sebastien Lecornu has revealed

Economics

46 m. ago Netflix users say 'I am sold' after watching explosive trailer for new Tom Hardy movie

The explosive new action-packed Tom Hardy film Havoc has released its first trailermand Netflix fans are already desperate to see the film when it's released next month

Events

46 m. ago The Chase contestant reveals what it's really like on Bradley Walsh game show

A former The Chase contestant has shared some behind-the-scenes secrets from the set of the ITV quiz show, including what host Bradley Walsh is really like in person

Culture

51 m. ago Netflix users '100% in' after watching explosive trailer for new Tom Hardy film Havoc

The explosive new action-packed Tom Hardy film Havoc has released its first trailer, and Netflix fans are already desperate to see the film when it's released next month

Events

51 m. ago Green Man 2025: Kneecap, Wet Leg, Underworld and more revealed for this year’s festival

Those who didn’t get tickets to this year’s Green Man festival, look away now 🎪🎶👀

Politics

52 m. ago Lesser known measles symptom that can appear in the mouth before rash develops

Noticing the sign could be a symptom of the disease before a diagnosis

Politics

52 m. ago Internet sensation Reductio bringing classical pop fusion organ tour to Kirkcudbright

Reductio - AKA Matt Walters - has attracted tens of thousands of followers on social media by bringing the playing of the pipe organ right up to date.

Politics

53 m. ago Mark Drakeford lambasted as 'scruffy old university lecturer with dirty shoes' by former Welsh secretary

Former Conservative MP Simon Hart has released a tell-all memoir in which he takes aim at former First Minister Mark Drakeford and reveals an extraordinary insight into life in frontline Welsh politics

Politics

53 m. ago Paul McCartney reveals how he reinvented his career following the Beatles split as he announces new project celebrating successes with other rock band Wings

Paul McCartney will reveal how he reinvented his career after the Beatles split in a new book centered around his experiences with his other rock band Wings. 

Culture

54 m. ago Gogglebox's Ellie Warner reveals huge new tattoo in intimate location

Gogglebox star Ellie Warner has unveiled a huge new tattoo covering the entirely of her thigh, with the TV favourite telling fans that the massive ink is a 'cover up'

Events