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Queen of the South FCYoung guns impress Queen of the South boss as the Doonhamers prepare to take on Dumbarton

The manager has been impressed with his squad recently but doesn't want them to get carried away ahead of a big clash with Dumbarton.

Irvine NewsKilwinning bakery revealed as producer of world's best apple pies

Beth Browning's Main Street eaterie won the top prize at World Championship Scotch Pie Awards.

HamiltonLarkhall community host fundraising events to bring back gala day

The committee are in full swing to get the day organised on Saturday, May 20.

Perthshire NewsSupporters in Blairgowrie sent picture of the Guide Dog puppy they named

This future companion for someone who's blind is to be called Bramble. The retriever/Lab cross puppy has a great future ahead and her progress will be followed by her fans in Blairgowrie.

CourtsOnline dater who met nurse on Plenty of Fish bombarded her with unwanted flowers

THE PAIR met on dating website Plenty of Fish but the relationship ended after one date, prompting Hastings to send bouquets repeatedly to woo her.

GallowayNHS opposition to defibrillators in the Stewartry branded "astonishing"

Stewartry Council of Voluntary Services' Iain Howie says the move "goes against all logic"

South Lanarkshire CouncilSouth Lanarkshire Council leader will not "accept or decline" Scottish Government's grant offer before deadline

The local authority are facing having to make over £22 million of cuts to public services to balance the books.

West LothianRent in West Lothian increased at a greater rate than any other area in Scotland over the last 12 months

Figures released in a report by Citylets show that rental prices in West Lothian have risen by 4.9 per cent over the last 12 months.

North Lanarkshire CouncilCash-strapped North Lanarkshire Council could face £20m penalties after ignoring deadline to accept Scottish Government's Draft Budget

Angry council leader Jim Logue send letter to Scottish finance secretary Derek Mackay

SchoolsHeadteacher is accused of covering up racial abuse of staff

Billy Burke is accused of failing to act when a pupil abused a teacher during a lesson at Renfrew High

PaisleyNiree's mum is in the dark over speed limit cut on killer road

Cheryl Johnstone campaigned for months for change on the road that claimed her little girl's life, and when it came no one bothered to tell her

Renfrewshire CouncilUber's 500 Renfrewshire cab licence bid is knocked back

Council chiefs approve only 100 of the licences the hi-tech company applied for this week

Rutherglen NewsCourt round-up: Cambuslang man guilty of spitting at police officers

Jordan Brisbane, 25, was handed a community payback order after committing the offence in September 2016.

AlexandriaFigures reveal health board spending £1500 a week on cabs as

In response to a Freedom of Information request submitted by Jackie Baillie MSP, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde revealed it has spent £270,000 in a year on cabs around the Clyde area.

DumbartonVolunteers and kids praised after Dumbarton's 5:45 Club closes it's doors

The decision was made to stop running the 5.45 Club, which previously met in the old Bellsmyre Community Centre and Aitkenbar Primary School, because of falling numbers.

Wishaw NewsResident brands Wishaw Sports Centre vile after claiming he saw a floater in the pool

LEISURE bosses defend hygiene at the pool.

Glasgow AirportChemical scare next to Glasgow Airport sparks emergency service alert and major road closure

Abbotsinch Road between Renfrew and Paisley has been shut off as police, ambulance and fire service workers swarmed around Gama Aviation

AirdrieAirdrie schoolboy's message in a bottle ended up in Sweden

ADVERTISER archives reveal John Pearson struck up a pen pal relationship with Scandinavian girl

Police ScotlandPolice hunt thief who threatened a Coatbridge teenager and stole his Mercedes

INCIDENT occurred during early hours of Tuesday

Robert BurnsMurdered MP Jo Cox in line for Robert Burns Humanitarian Award

THE former MP has been shortlisted for a prestigious humanitarian prize in honour of Robert Burns.

Ayr NewsJersey-based firm submit plans to turn redundant Ayr High Street bank into pub restaurant

PLANNING documents were lodged with South Ayrshire Council to alter planning consent on the former Santander Branch, which has been empty since 2015.

AccidentsGrieving mum hits out over time taken to reduce speed limit on road where daughter died

Six months after council pledge, distraught Sandra Gibson is still waiting for speed reduction to come into force.

HamiltonMake-up artist Katie Malin nominated at Scottish Wedding Awards and Confetti Wedding Awards

The talented 24-year-old was nominated by brides she has worked her magic on.

Dumfries NewsSuperstar DJ Martin Garrix goes clubbing in Dumfries and Galloway - and is spotted dancing to his own music in Chancers nightclub

A superstar DJ appeared in a Dumfries nightclub at the weekend – but it wasn’t hometown boy Calvin Harris .

Missing peoplePolice quiz swingers' website lover of missing RAF gunner Corrie McKeague

After seeing publicity about the search for the Scot, the 28-year-old, who met him for sex five months before he vanished, got in touch with Suffolk police.

EdinburghNoisy sex parties causing major problems in trendy heart of Edinburgh

Residents in the capital's Old Town says increasing numbers of 'audible sex parties' are taking place in flats being rented out as holiday lets.

Kilmarnock'See you at the gates gorgeous': Heartbreaking tribute paid to Kilmarnock dad Zak McLean

Zak vanished last Wednesday and after a body was discovered in a wooded area of the town today loved ones flooded social media with tributes.

Bad WeatherSnow falls in Benidorm and Majorca for first time in years with beaches and promenades covered

Tourists were shocked to see the normally sunny Costas covered in snow as temperatures dropped to -2c.

UK & WorldMelbourne car rampage leaves four dead including a child and 25 injured after driver 'deliberately' ploughs into crowded street

A maroon car was seen doing 'donut' manoeuvres in the city centre before mounting the kerb and sending people flying into the air

Queen of the South FCYoung guns impress Queen of the South boss as the Doonhamers prepare to take on Dumbarton

The manager has been impressed with his squad recently but doesn't want them to get carried away ahead of a big clash with Dumbarton.

DumfriesDumfries is awash with memories in social art legacy project for Big Burns Supper

Social legacy project involved over 300 people's memories of yesteryear Dumfries.

Irvine NewsKilwinning bakery revealed as producer of world's best apple pies

Beth Browning's Main Street eaterie won the top prize at World Championship Scotch Pie Awards.

HamiltonLarkhall community host fundraising events to bring back gala day

The committee are in full swing to get the day organised on Saturday, May 20.

Perthshire NewsSupporters in Blairgowrie sent picture of the Guide Dog puppy they named

This future companion for someone who's blind is to be called Bramble. The retriever/Lab cross puppy has a great future ahead and her progress will be followed by her fans in Blairgowrie.

Rangers FCRangers star Barrie McKay a £6m target for RB Leipzig as Bundesliga shocktroops make their move

Record Sport can reveal the German side have held talks with Rangers about a January transfer for the 22-year-old winger who impressed in Sunday's friendly.

Missing peoplePolice quiz swingers' website lover of missing RAF gunner Corrie McKeague

After seeing publicity about the search for the Scot, the 28-year-old, who met him for sex five months before he vanished, got in touch with Suffolk police.

Transfer TalkTransfer news live as Celtic and Rangers plus rest of the Premiership make their moves

The January window is going at a frenzied pace and you can follow all the latest transfer gossip and rumours right here.

EdinburghNoisy sex parties causing major problems in trendy heart of Edinburgh

Residents in the capital's Old Town says increasing numbers of 'audible sex parties' are taking place in flats being rented out as holiday lets.

Kilmarnock'See you at the gates gorgeous': Heartbreaking tribute paid to Kilmarnock dad Zak McLean

Zak vanished last Wednesday and after a body was discovered in a wooded area of the town today loved ones flooded social media with tributes.

Queen of the South FCYoung guns impress Queen of the South boss as the Doonhamers prepare to take on Dumbarton

The manager has been impressed with his squad recently but doesn't want them to get carried away ahead of a big clash with Dumbarton.

GallowaySt Cuthbert Wanderers set for cup double-header with South of Scotland League rivals Wigtown & Bladnoch

The Kirkcudbright team play hosts to the league leaders in the South of Scotland Challenge Cup on Saturday and face them again in the Tweedie Cup a week later

DumfriesDumfries is awash with memories in social art legacy project for Big Burns Supper

Social legacy project involved over 300 people's memories of yesteryear Dumfries.

Irvine NewsKilwinning bakery revealed as producer of world's best apple pies

Beth Browning's Main Street eaterie won the top prize at World Championship Scotch Pie Awards.

HamiltonLarkhall community host fundraising events to bring back gala day

The committee are in full swing to get the day organised on Saturday, May 20.