Thornhill30 Oct 2024In-patient return ruled out at cottage hospitalsThe Dumfries and Galloway sites will be developed as "community hubs" offering a range of services.30 Oct 2024South Scotland22 Oct 2024Future of four cottage hospitals to be decided next weekOptions for the Dumfries and Galloway sites range from reopening to in-patients to complete closure.22 Oct 2024South Scotland17 Jun 2024Thousands embrace muddy castle race and festivalTough Mudder and the Eden Festival are held in challenging conditions in southern Scotland.17 Jun 2024South Scotland20 May 2024What should we do with our cottage hospitals?The four sites in southern Scotland have not accepted in-patients since the Covid pandemic.20 May 2024South Scotland13 May 2024I still won't ignore internet rape and death threats - Lauren MayberryThe Scottish singer has spoken of her experience of online abuse as part of a new BBC campaign.13 May 2024Scotland20 Apr 2024Old school overhaul gives village new buzzA multi-million pound revamp is complete at a south of Scotland site which went unused for years.20 Apr 2024South Scotland1 Feb 2024Man in court accused of murdering brotherJamieson McLelland, 56, died two weeks after an alleged disturbance in Stirlingshire.1 Feb 2024Tayside and Central Scotland6 Dec 2022Cottage hospital call to help tackle bed shortagesCouncillors seek to reopen the sites but health officials say it would not address the issue.6 Dec 2022South Scotland6 Jun 2022Alpaca brought up like baby 'thinks I'm her mum'Dannie Burns brought up his "pet" alpaca Annie in his family home after it was rejected by its mother.6 Jun 2022Tayside and Central Scotland