Dumfries pupils' campaign could lead to defibrillators being made available in schools across Scotland

The latest figures from the Scottish Government indicate there are around 850,000 people living in Scotland with some form of hearing loss and of those, 70 per cent are over 70 - some 595,000. Across Great Britain, there are believed to be 12 million adults living with a hearing condition or deafness, however, just 35,633 of them are receiving extra financial support through Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Adult Disability Payment (ADP) or Attendance Allowance.

The latest statistics from Social Security Scotland show that at the end of January, some 192,575 people were in receipt of Adult Disability Payment (ADP). That figure includes 83,199 new applicants and 109,385 existing Personal Independence Payment (PIP) case transfers from the Department for Work Pensions (DWP).

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that the State Pension currently provides a regular financial income for nearly 12.7 million older people across the country, including more than one million retirees living in Scotland. This payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is currently 66 for both men and women, and have paid at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance (NI) contributions.

Falkirk was among the top performing Scottish councils for numeracy and literacy in 2022/23, while the percentage of pupils moving on to positive destinations is rising.

Remote office workers who participate in sweepstakes during Euro 2024 have been warned that they could be violating the law, potentially facing hefty fines or even imprisonment.

Douglas Ross will resign as Scottish Tory leader and as an MSP after the general election.

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show UK inflation fell to the lowest level in nearly three years in April. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate slowed to 2.3 per cent, down from 3.2 per cent in March and is now the lowest level since July 2021 when inflation was recorded at 2 per cent, which is the Bank of England’s target level.

It was a few days before Christmas when Kara first began to feel unwell.

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross will make an emergency statement on the general election this morning.

A charity boss is calling for the Scottish Government to invest in communities in a bid to eradicate child poverty.

Senga Greenwood and Alison Gordon have been appointed as climate officers for Nithsdale.

The train now leaving from platform two will take you on a nostalgic journey through the region’s railway history.

The Northern Lights could soon be putting on a spectacular show again, as consistent solar storms from the sun are set to light up the skies.

New recycling bins have been introduced in schools across South Ayrshire, thanks to funding from the Scottish Government’s Recycling Improvement Fund - administered by Zero Waste Scotland.

John Swinney will say the SNP can kick the Conservatives out of “every seat in Scotland” as he campaigns ahead of the General Election. The First Minister will on Monday campaign for votes in Dumfries, which is part of Scottish Secretary Alister Jack’s Dumfries and Galloway seat.

Anas Sarwar has said his party’s green energy revolution will create nearly 70,000 jobs in Scotland.

Scientists have made a groundbreaking announcement that a hormone found naturally in the body could halt early stage Alzheimer's disease.

Dumfries North West Community Campus was enriched by the skirl o’the pipes on Saturday thanks to the South West Scotland Piping and Drumming Academy.

The beautiful Northern Lights may be visible in Scotland this week as the latest space weather forecast has predicted some aurora activity.

Tenants rights' campaigners have staged protests across Scotland, demanding the First Minister make rent controls a top priority.