Scottish poet and lyricist, national figure of Ayrshire tradition
A string of cyber incidents targets McKesson and Beacon CRM-holding charities in the UK. McKesson reports data exfiltration and service degradation after a Snowflake/Salesforce cloud breach. Separately, Beacon CRM vulnerabilities have affected about 1,500 charities, prompting warnings to supporters and measures to bolster security.
Scotland has the highest drug-deaths rate in Europe, with 1,133 drug-related deaths in 2025. The government has described the rise as unacceptable and intolerable and is pursuing harm-reduction measures, including decriminalisation in some form. Westminster controls drugs policy, limiting Scotland’s options. Leaders across parties are calling for action and accountability as the issue remains a central political flashpoint.
National Geographic has named Dumfries and Galloway a must-visit location for 2027, alongside global destinations. The region is praised for dark skies, coastal trails, cycling and galloway landscape, with observatory plans and the Tour de France’s arrival boosting momentum. Local leaders say the recognition will drive year‑round tourism.