Dumfries and Galloway foster and kinship carers to receive weekly payments boost

Former Health Secretary Jeane Freeman handed over a tranche of WhatsApp messages to the inquiry but has denied deleting any. The ex-MSP gave officials phone data but it is understood that not all had been retained.

The Met Office has issued four weather warnings for the coming weekend as heavy rain is expected to cause disruption in some parts of the UK. Greater Manchester, meanwhile, is set for a mostly dry weekend with temperatures in the low teens.

Households across England have been warned that some major recycling changes will take place in a few years.

Parts of the UK are bracing for wet and windy weather this week as Storm Babet hits the UK - including parts of Greater Manchester.

An unannounced inspection found “extremely dirty” window mesh in some wards at Dumfries’ Midpark Hospital – despite a contract in place for cleaning.

Manchester United are reportedly eyeing a move for young Benfica midfielder Joao Neves next summer.

Aaron Nemane was always encouraged to play with personality coming through the ranks at Manchester City and it's his personality which has helped him shape a promising career that perhaps could hit further heights.

Top Scots chef Tom Kitchin was treated to a visit from some members of the Rig cast at his flagship Edinburgh restaurant the Kitchin this week.

A Dumfries school has been handed the lowest possible performance score after a recent inspection.

Ambulance crews in Dumfries and Galloway could strike over a lack of breaks.

Emmerdale's Super Soap Week continued on Tuesday (October 10) with a nailbiting stunt that kept fans of the programme on tenterhooks. The ITV soap showed Chloe Harris driving a car with Mackenzie Boyd and Charity Dingle in the backseat.

Manchester United fans are longing for upgrades at Old Trafford, although will still feel it is a shame that the Theatre of Dreams will not be hosting any games at Euro 2028.

Laura Anderson looked sensational as she walked the red carpet at the Pride of Britain Awards just weeks after welcoming her first child.

Following Queen Elizabeth's death last year at the age of 96, her cousin Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent became the oldest living member of the Royal Family. Born on October 9, 1935 in Belgrave Square, London, Prince Edward was the son of Prince George and Princess Marina, the Duke and Duchess of Kent, and a grandson of King George V and Queen Mary. He has led a very interesting life which has included being thrust into his role at a young age, carrying out decades of royal service, heading up one of the most secretive organisations and experiencing religious scandal within his own family.

Laura Anderson has taken her baby daughter on her first flight just four weeks safter giving birth. The Love Island star, 34, flew from her homeland of Scotland to London, taking her fans along for the journey. Sharing a snap of her preparing to board the plane, the star, who now resides in Glasgow, wrote: "B’s first flight.

Emmerdale stars Emma Atkins, Lawrence Robb and Jessie Elland have divulged some of the behind-the-scenes details from filming their first major stunt. Despite being on the soap for more than 20 years, Charity Dingle actress Emma has never been part of a big showpiece like next week's Super Soap Week.

A local business owner has hit out at what he has described as a “heavy-handed” and “non-routine” inspection of his premises by Trading Standards and Police Scotland.

Social Security Scotland has issued new guidance for people on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Disability Living Allowance (DLA) whose circumstances change while they are transferring from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) IT system. However, the advice also applies to people in receipt of Adult or Child Disability Payments.

Dumfries and Galloway’s Wild Goose Festival is set to take flight with an even bigger reach.

Social Security Scotland recently announced that an annual payment designed to help disabled children and young people heat their homes is changing its name. From this winter, Child Winter Heating Assistance, will become the Child Winter Heating Payment.