With the risk of wildfires rated as ‘very high’ and ‘extreme’ in Scotland this Friday and into the weekend, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has urged the public to take the utmost care in the countryside. The weather pattern over the next few days – dominated by low-pressure, warm air to the south and […] Dumfries & Galloway News …

Leading charities call on Holyrood to implement measures to tackle health crisis NINETEEN of the most influential health charities operating in Scotland have called on the government to urgently address the growing trend of health inequality – and are recommending the adoption of widespread social prescribing and collaborative working.   The appeal follows a report published by […] Dumfries & Galloway News …