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08/09/2026

08/09/2026

On this day in 1995: Braveheart was released in UK cinemas. Despite its historical inaccuracies, the film was a massive success, taking home five Academy Awards in 1996, including Best Picture and Best Director.

08/09/2026

Volunteers make Dumfries shine as part of volunteering week-long project

https://www.itv.com/watch/news/volunteers-make-dumfries-shine-as-part-of-volunteering-week-long-project/lfp59w9

07/09/2026

We’re using the powers we have to cut the cost of living:

Cheaper commute, with no peak rail fares and the £2 bus fare cap expanding to Glasgow and the West.

More help for families, with free breakfast clubs and expansion of childcare.

Always focused on your priorities. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

07/09/2026

🚍 New analysis has shown that from today over 2.6 million Scots will be able to travel by bus either for £2 or for free.

💛 This is an SNP manifesto promise delivered that will make it easier for folk to get to work, college, university, medical appointments, the shops, or see their families and friends.

🎟 We’ve already scrapped peak rail fares too and now millions of people can access cheaper bus fares – helping put more money in Scots’ pockets.

07/09/2026

The upgrade for the swimming pool in Castle Douglas is moving ahead after clearing its second approval stage.

If all goes to plan, the final go-ahead should come at the start of next year, paving the way for building work to begin.

Read more in the comments 👇

07/09/2026

The rollout marks the next major step in the Scottish Government's commitment to expand the £2 fare cap.

06/09/2026

On this day in 2002: Jack and Victor graced our telly screens for the very first time as Still Game was first shown on BBC Scotland. Two decades, two pints of l***r and a whole lot of Craiglang patter later, their fanbase continues to grow 🙌

06/09/2026

We have a story coming up shortly for you about Parton Kirk, but first, a plug for the fundraiser to save the Kirk for Science!

The Community Council has started this fundraiser to save the kirk from being sold off to a private bidder. As the final resting place of James Clerk Maxwell, it could become a wonderful local resource celebrating Scotland's Einstein for future generations.

Link in the comments below.