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Scots in 32 areas to soak in rain and 'large hail' as yellow thunderstorm warning issued

While temperatures soar today, heavy downpours are also on the horizon.

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How clues to Jean Hanlon's murder in Greece lie within her diary

The family of the mum-of-three, from Dumfries, have hit more heartache in their 17-year fight for justice after her murder trial was postponed at the eleventh hour this week.

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Fresh heartache for family of mum found dead in Greek harbour as murder trial postponed

The body of Jean Hanlon, from Dumfries, was found in the water in Crete’s Heraklion on March 13, 2009, four days after she disappeared during a night out.

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Daily Record - Dumfries

How clues to Scottish mum's murder in Greece lie within her diary

The family of the mum-of-three, from Dumfries, have hit more heartache in their 17-year fight for justice after her murder trial was postponed at the eleventh hour this week.

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Peter Murrell and trans killer Alex Stewart could share jail cell at HMP Dumfries

"They could perhaps have a discussion about why Nicola Sturgeon was so set on Stewart remaining in a women’s prison."

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Former SNP candidate and Tory defector lands top role with Reform UK at Holyrood

EXCLUSIVE: Joe McGurk joined Reform after stints in the SNP and the Conservatives.

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Why is my hay fever so bad? What you need to know as pollen levels soar

As temperatures rise this week, pollen levels are set to become more of a nuisance for hay fever sufferers.

Daily Record - Dumfries

One area of Scotland to hit 32C this week as 'extreme heat' blasts the UK

This jump in temperature comes as parts of the UK have been issued red heat warnings

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Council Tax savings for seven groups of people using little-known discounts

People with a disability, students, carers and those on a low income or living alone could be due a Council Tax discount of between 25 and 100 per cent.

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Outlander star Sam Heughan to DJ at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

The actor will entertain crowds at the SEC Armadillo at the 1pm para powerlifting session on July 24

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"I've been attacked and p****d on - it's degrading" Homeless man's hell on Glasgow streets

New figures released by Glasgow City Council show that the numbers of people sleeping rough has almost tripled this year.

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Kilmarnock Train Station to undergo multi-million pound track upgrades- but line closures are on the horizon

Major engineering work will result in some line closures this summer.

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Driver, 72, dies in hospital 12 days after crash which killed passenger

The 72-year-old driver was taken to hospital following the crash where he died on Monday

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Second crash victim named as tributes pour in after incident near Newton Stewart

Raymond Munro passed away in hospital yesterday following the crash on June 3.

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Ayrshire actor returns to play literary giant Mark Twain during Scottish run

Prestwick’s Ken O’Hara returns in his one-man show ‘Mark Twain in Person,’ depicting the author during one of his lecturing tours of the USA in 1900.

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Two men charged after £368,000 cannabis farm discovered in Newton Stewart raid

Officers raided the property on Newton Stewart's Victoria Street on Tuesday and uncovered hundreds of cannabis plants

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Peter Murrell moved to 'cushy' jail after getting 'dog's abuse' in Edinburgh nick

The fraudster will be sentenced later this month after pleading guilty to embezzlement.

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Scottish estate hiring couple with £70k salary and 2 bedroom cottage included

It has been called an "outstanding opportunity".

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Driver dies after car and van crash with two people also in 'serious condition'

A 50-year-old man died following a collision involving a Vauxhall Vectra and a Citroen Dispatch, while two others remain in hospital with serious injuries.

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Driver dies in hospital and two seriously injured following two-vehicle collision in Dumfries and Galloway

Emergency services were called to the A709 near Lochmaben on Saturday evening following a crash involving a car and a van