54 h. ago New 3D technology could soon bring surgeons closer to patients in Africa's most remote regions

A groundbreaking initiative could soon be bringing surgeons closer to patients in Africa's remote corners where the doctor-to-patients ratio is among the lowest in the world

Science

4 d. ago Pair arrested in investigation into vandalism at Trump golf course

The 75-year-old man and 66-year-old woman were later released pending further inquiries.

Events

5 d. ago My brain could explode at any moment thanks to a rare condition that's made me a prisoner in my own body

Amber Ford, 31, from South Lanarkshire, Scotland, was diagnosed with up to three aneurysms in her brain after an MRI scan in 2024 - but her symptoms started six years earlier.

Events

6 d. ago Merlin visitor attraction could boost south of Scotland economy by more than £20million

The Arthur Trail Association hopes to create The Merlin Experience near Beattock, with the virtual reality visitor centre also including an exhibition space and restaurant.

Economics

6 d. ago Hotel worker stole £900 gifted to newlyweds on their wedding day by rifling through envelopes and taping them back shut again

Danielle Thomson and Mark Brodie, both now 30, tied the knot at Crutherland House Hotel in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Economics

6 d. ago Dalbeattie Star gaffer warns improvement required after eight goal thriller with Wigtown

The South of Scotland League champs won 5-3 against this season’s bottom club after a frantic first half produced eight goals.

Events

9 d. ago Pupils from two Coatbridge schools take part in Constructing Futures training programme

Initiative introduced to youths from St Ambrose and Coatbridge high schools, thanks to collaboration between Kier, North Lanarkshire Council, hub South West Scotland, training provider TIGERS, and Developing the Young Workforce.

Politics

1 week ago South Lanarkshire Council back fight againt litter with Spring Clean Scotland

“Dropped litter is a curse across South Lanarkshire" said Councillor Robert Brown, chair of the council’s Community and Enterprise Resources Committee.

Sport

1 week ago South of Scotland business creates device that can help tackle energy crisis

The test sensor from Radisoft is currently being tested at the Crichton in Dumfries.

Events

2 w. ago Fancy running a book shop that comes with an Airbnb in south

The Open Book in Wigtown allows guest to play bookseller as well as explore

Politics

2 w. ago South Lanarkshire College teams up with Go Radio to find Scotland's next podcast star

The competition is called ‘Podstars: Your Voice, Your Podcast, Your Spotlight!’

Politics

2 w. ago Bone discovered by pensioner while digging in garden as police launch investigation

The bone was discovered in a garden in the south of Scotland

Events

2 w. ago South Ayrshire tops the list in Scotland for positive school leaver destinations

Figures from the School Leaver Destination Report (SLDR) show that an exceptional 98.7 per cent of pupils across South Ayrshire advance from school to a positive destination.

Politics

2 w. ago Economic confidence among Dumfries and Galloway businesses at lowest level for more than two years

Nearly all of the companies and organisations who responded to the South of Scotland Business Panel Survey said they had a significant financial concern.

Economics

2 w. ago ‘I’ve been compared to Donald Trump’: how neighbour turned on neighbour over Scotland’s new national park

An ugly fight has ripped through Galloway in south-west Scotland, with rival campaigns complaining of dirty tricks and murky finances. How could the mere possibility of a new national park stir up so much ill will?As soon as the green fields of Galloway, in south-west Scotland, were selected as the preferred site for Britain’s first new national park in 15 years, Denise Brownlee sprang into action. The 64-year-old retired civil servant had served two seasons as a park ranger in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, and knew a thing or two about the chaos brought by thoughtless day-trippers and campers. “The detritus!” she says. “I’ve seen a two-man tent used as a human litter tray. You think dog poo on the pavement is bad? Try wandering up any remote little area in a national park. Your faith in humankind gets lost.”In July, Galloway was chosen as the frontrunner from a shortlist of five areas as part of the Scottish government’s pledge to designate at least one new national park – the cou...

Politics

3 w. ago More than 90 south west Scotland motorists put lives at risk with 'reckless' roadworks driving

Drivers are being warned that ignoring safety rules could lead to deaths, road bans and hefty fines.

Transport

3 w. ago Jennifer Dodds hails Rhona Martin for shifting stigma around women in sport

It was a moment that helped Dodds realise her commitment to sporting success need not be just a pipe dream.

Politics

3 w. ago Nominations open for south of Scotland tourism industry’s equivalent of the Oscars

The Thistle Awards are back for a third year, giving people the chance to show their support for hotels, restaurants, attractions and events.

Politics

3 w. ago Nearly half of TransPennine Express Lockerbie trains delayed in space of a week

South Scotland MSP Emma Harper was shocked to see how many services were delayed – or didn’t show up at all.

Politics

3 w. ago Dumfries hotel named Scotland's best new spa at Hotels of the Year Scotland awards

The Cairndale Hotel also landed the award for Best Hotel in the South West at the Hotels of the Year Scotland Awards

Events