CANCER RESEARCH UK is encouraging family, friends and work colleagues in Dumfries and Galloway to get together and enter Relay For Life, a unique, team fundraising challenge. Teams of between eight to 15 people, of all ages, levels of fitness and walks of life are asked to raise as much money as possible for life-saving cancer research. Registration is free and there is no se...

As spring is in full swing and many kids are taking advantage of the nicer weather to head outdoors, NHS 24 is reminding parents and carers where to find trusted advice if a minor injury happens during play. With longer days and (hopefully) better weather, children are more likely to be outdoors running, climbing, and exploring. While scrapes, bumps, bruises, and sprains are ...

Turning Point Scotland has released ‘Five Asks’ of the next Scottish Government, which if actioned, the leading social care charity believes would transform the delivery of homelessness services. Turning Point Scotland provides high-quality services like this across the country in the sectors of Homelessness and Prevention, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Justice and Learning Disabi...

New research by Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS) shows a record 320 communities moved to buy or lease local buildings in Scotland in the past 12 years – an increase of 300% since 2024. There is now a significant number of buildings in community ownership across Scotland, ranging from libraries and community centres to primary schools, police stations and post of...

Covenanters and women crime writers will be two of the themes woven into this year’s Wigtown Spring Book Weekend. The programme has just been unveiled for the event, which takes place each year in Scotland’s National Book Town, from 2-4 May. Organised by the Association of Wigtown Booksellers it features dozens of events from author talks to guided walks, writing…