19 h. ago In Trump’s America, vaccination rates are declining and measles is spreading | Katrina vanden Heuvel

Trump and RFK Jr have made every effort to undermine one of the major civilizing advances of the 20th century – our public health infrastructureNew data from the CDC suggests a grim back-to-school tradition emerging: in 2024, kindergarten vaccination rates declined for the fifth consecutive year. Meanwhile, vaccine exemptions reached a record high.These statistics became all the more disturbing last fall when, shortly after 286,000 children began their educations without proof of full immunity against measles, a man who has bragged about never getting a flu shot was re-elected to the presidency. Since then, the US has contended with its largest measles outbreak in three decades, while the leaders who should be stamping out this crisis are instead fanning the flames. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Scots councillor under investigation amid claims he bullied local authority boss

Ian Carruthers is alleged to have behaved in a “threatening and intimidating way” towards council officials – including Dumfries and Galloway Council chief executive Dawn Roberts.

Economics

23 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway cyclists enjoy success at Scottish championships

Josh and Cobey Stewart won gold at the Scottish Youth Circuit Championships, with Rebecca Saunderson winning at the Scottish National Circuit Championships.

Sport

47 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway residents asked to provide home for aspiring guide dogs

The charity Guide Dogs is looking for volunteer fosterers who can provide a loving home to a trainee guide dog for a set period time.

Politics

47 h. ago Nearly 2,000 patient falls recorded in Dumfries and Galloway during course of 2024

The number of falls recorded has risen by more than a third in the past five years.

Science

47 h. ago Church to open to the public for Dumfries and Galloway's Doors Open Day

People will have the chance to look around All Saints Episcopal Church in Challoch on September 6.

Politics

52 h. ago Independence for Scotland would help eradicate child poverty

In his regular column for the Record, the First Minister says child poverty is already falling in Scotland - but more work needs to be done to eradicate it altogether.

Politics

4 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway landmine clearing charity to help protect frankincense trees in Somalia

The HALO Trust will remove the landmines to allow the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to carry out vital environmental work on the economically important species.

Politics

4 d. ago Scottish Government 'concerned' over NHS Dumfries and Galloway financial picture

Health chiefs are forecasting an overspend of £28 million in the current financial year.

Politics

4 d. ago Roadworks to cause overnight closures on stretch of major Dumfries and Galloway road

Amey is carrying out essential resurfacing work on the A701 at Parkgate next week.

Politics

4 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway scheme to help new entrepreneurs gets £1.5 million boost

The South of Scotland Enterprise Pathways Pre-Start is continuing after a successful pilot stage.

Economics

4 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway College boosted by new SOSE investment to help tackle digital poverty

Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) is proud to announce it has taken a significant step forward in addressing digital poverty and empowering student innovation, thanks to a £50,000 investment from South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE).

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5 d. ago Wrexham eye up new target as £7.5m record transfer deal in danger of falling through

Wrexham have made a club-record bid for Ipswich Town winger Nathan Broadhead as they look to bolster their squad ahead of the Championship season, but have a back-up plan just in case

Economics

5 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway brewery team hail 'incredible' community support after fire

An online fundraising campaign has raised nearly £10,000 for Sulwath Brewery after a tank was destroyed by the blaze.

Events

5 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway holistic play hub having positive impact on rural families

Occupational therapist Kerry Widowson launched Dinkies in Dalbeattie after receiving support from Business Gateway.

Politics

6 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway Council taking steps towards gender equality and tackling violence against women

Dumfries and Galloway Council has joined the Equally Safe at Work accreditation programme led by the Close the Gap charity.

Events

7 d. ago Scots care home fined £50,000 after dementia patient found dead in car park

Resident Hugh Kearins left the care home in Glasgow in the early hours of the morning of Boxing Day.

Economics

7 d. ago Gorgeous UK holiday park with 'private sandy beach' and jacuzzi pool

A family-oriented holiday park is located on the Dumfries and Galloway coast, Scotland, and is home to a range of facilities - as well as a 'private beach' that's a short walk from the site

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7 d. ago Grants of up to £1,000 offered to support native tree planting across Dumfries and Galloway

The Dumfries and Galloway Tree Planting Grant Scheme aims to support small scale tree planting projects.

Economics

7 d. ago Communities across Dumfries and Galloway could benefit from heat networks

The project could provide a string of economic, environmental and social benefits – including job creation and tackling fuel poverty.

Politics