Dumfries and Galloway tourism leader says industry needs support "now more than ever"

Gail Porter has said she is 'ready to come home to Scotland' after a traumatic year.The 49-year-old recently lost her dad and has made plans to come home this weekend.

Rangers youth coach and Scottish reality star Brian Matthews had a mad rush back from Dubai to make it in time for his new Ranger's bar opening in Uddingston. Brian, who already has Oswalds Rangers Bar in Oswald Street Glasgow has spent the last year over lockdown tirelessly transforming the venue into a ' museum and shrine' to his beloved club.

Join thousands of others and get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our daily Criminal Record newsletter.A woman who was struck by a car in Dumfries on Wednesday has died in hospital.Police last night named her as 45-year-old Nicola Kirk.Detective Inspector Dean Little said: “Our thoughts are with the woman’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time.“We have arrested and charged a 35-year-old man in connection with the incident and he is due to

Perth and Kinross SNP councillor has revealed he believes “now is not the time” for an independence vote. Strathallan representative Tom Gray made the admission following the results of last week’s Scottish Parliament elections.His thoughts came after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told Prime Minister Boris Johnson it was a matter of when, not if, for indyref2.

All for Unity ”, was snubbed by voters in South Scotland after the party only won 5,521 votes. An SNP source said: "One of the least surprising results in this election is the abject humiliation of George Galloway.

Martin Compston joked it took him '10 year to grow a beard' in Line of Duty as fans can't get over his character's 'glow up'. The hugely successful BBC cop drama came to an end last week, with 12.8milion people tuning in to watch season six finale's controversial ending to the long-running "H" storyline.

Sir Andy Murray has been included on a “Celebrity Investments Index” – alongside names such as Madonna, Ashton Kutcher and Leonardo DiCaprio – for his role as a multi-million-pound investor in the tech sector. The Scottish tennis legend was found to have helped serve up an investment portfolio worth more than £11m as part of the study of the business activities of 30 A-listers.

cannabis farm in a Scots industrial estate. Officers swooped on the cultivation in the estate on South Douglas Street in Clydebank.

Line of Duty star Martin Compston has responded to fans after the hit series ended. It was one of the most hyped finales in TV history and yet, for many, it fell flat.

Bay City Roller Les McKeown hit number one on the Amazon charts with his farewell song Goodbye - as his widow admitted he'd now be 'at peace'. The death of the Scots singer who passed away suddenly on April 20 from a suspected heart attack caused fans around the world to mourn his death.

Martin Compston was interrogated by SNP MP Mhairi Black over clues for the Line of Duty final as the actor called on voters to turn out for the election. The Paisley and Renfrewshire South MP spoke to the Scots actor about the upcoming ballot during an online rally - and couldn't help but quiz the star about the BBC crime show's season finale.

Laura Anderson has revealed her former Glasgow flat has been targeted by thieves who have stolen packages left on her doorstep. The Love Island star, who recently relocated from Scotland to Dubai, took to social media as she made a plea for people to stop sending freebies to her old address after parcels were stolen.

coronavirus vaccine which is being developed right on our front doorstep. Boffins behind the Valneva jab, which is being produced in Livingston, West Lothian, are seeking 4,000 volunteers to participate in clinical trials.

the announcement that Scotland’s music venues, cinemas, theatres and comedy clubs can reopen from May 17, although socially distanced audiences of up to 100 people will only be permitted at indoor venues.

fox cub was left ‘wailing in pain’ after becoming stuck on a cruel glue trap that left him with serious skin and fur damage.The Scottish SPCA was called on April 10 after the youngster was heard crying overnight by an alarmed member of the public.The youngster, who has since been named Sticky, was rushed to the National Wildlife Rescue Centre where his prognosis was described as ‘not good’ by staff.They spent hours bathing the baby in fairy liquid and vegetable oil in a bid to remove the

Alba Party for a number of reasons. MacAskill, also an Alba MP, joined Salmond's party last month days after it launched.It was seen as coup for the former First Minister as he looks to create a 'super-majority' for independence in the Scottish Parliament following the election on May 6.

Join thousands of others and get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our daily Criminal Record newsletter.A man who threatened to murder his ex-partner - and the new person in her life - as well as kill their pet dog, had a five-year Non-Harassment Order imposed at Perth Sheriff Court.The court was told that Anna Trojan was left “distressed and shaken” after receiving a call from 39-year-old Nicholas Marshall at a city centre flat.He has been banned from

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