Elderly people in Dumfries and Galloway could end up breaking the law as they cannot afford new smoke alarms

The number of newly qualified teachers finding permanent jobs in Dumfries and Galloway has more than halved in just four years.

Scotland’s hottest secret bar is bringing a taste of New York City to Glasgow with bagels, cocktails, jazz and more.

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has this week welcomed a review of MPs’ security following the killing of Sir David Amess.

When tourists come to Scotland they mostly fall in love with the scenery, the culture and of course, the unrivalled welcome that they get.

A property firm has abandoned its efforts to clear a planning hurdle to a new supermarket in Castle Douglas.

State Pension provides essential financial support every month for around 12.6 million people across the UK, including 981,399 Scots. This regular payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is now 66 for both men and women.

Hero nurses raced to help injured Ayr residents after a major explosion rocked the entire town and left three people hurt.

Nurses in Dumfries and Galloway are being balloted for strike action in a dispute over pay.

Legislation which will lead to increased financial support for more than 19,400 children and young people to help their families heat their homes this winter has been outlined in the Scottish Parliament.

There are fears a new covid variant could be spreading across the country after people started reporting negative PCR then positive lateral flow tests.

People with long-term health conditions are being given a share of a £2 million Mental Health Foundation scheme to support people worst hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

Tens of thousands of unpaid carers will receive a double payment of the Carer’s Allowance Supplement this winter under new legislation passed unanimously by the Scottish Parliament on Thursday.

Nurses in Dumfries and Galloway will be asked to consider strike action in a row over pay.

Two missing teen cousins who reportedly had been taken to Scotland and were at risk of harm have been found.

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dementia and their carers is to be distributed throughout Falkirk 's communities. Produced by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, ReConnect is an interactive music-making project which aims to bring people together through music to improve wellbeing and quality of life, whatever a person's age or stage.

spared jail. Helen Nimmo, 53, repeatedly punched her sister Linda McDuff - said to be "of a similar age" - as they squabbled in the sitting room of the house where they had been taking turns to look after the sick old lady, Falkirk Sheriff Court was told.