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Giant sea turtle found washed up on beach near Dumfries
A walker found the giant sea turtle on the beach near Dumfries - far away from the Mediterranean.
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Young farmers have the ear of First Minister
THE future of agriculture in Scotland and the opportunities and challenges facing the next generation were discussed a meeting hosted by the Scottish Government yesterday. And a Dumfries farmer was there to represent NFU Scotland’s Next Generation Committee. Attendees included First Minister John ...
Two Ayrshire regions 'most in need' net £40m jackpot for makeover plans
Both South and North Ayrshire were named among a list of Scotland’s ‘most in need’ places that will now benefit from UK Government funding.
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Cadet leader praised
A CADETb force adult volunteer from Annandale has received a prestigious award for his service. Sergeant Kane Marshall, pictured, of Annan and Lockerbie Detachment, was the runner up for the West Lowland Battalion Army Cadets Award. He said: “One of the best things for me is seeing all these shy k...
Club invites comments on pavilion plans
A SPORTS club in Kirkcudbright is inviting local residents to have their say on a new health and wellbeing facility that will benefit the whole community. St Cuthbert Wanderers FC are in the early stages of designing a new energy efficient pavilion at St Mary’s Park in Kirkcudbright, which will be...
Region honoured to host royal carol service
SPECIALLY invited guests filled St John’s Church in Dumfries on Saturday for a royal festive celebration. The region was proud to be one of just 14 nationwide to host a ‘Together at Christmas’ Community Carol Service, supported by The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales. It br...
Practical partnership
A NEW partnership in the region aims to unlock economic growth. South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) and Dumfries and Galloway College are working together to create practical and tangible solutions that will drive economic and environmental success for the region. They are focusing on utilising the ...
Heavy rain to batter parts of Scotland in yellow weather warning after Storm Bram
Eight areas are expected to be hit with 30 hours of rain starting from 6pm on Saturday until 9am on Monday morning.
Bus service would be ‘reduced’
DISCUSSIONS to save a vital bus route in Annan are at an “advanced stage”. Last month it was revealed that the Stagecoach operated Annan Town Service bus would be withdrawn from January 5. But after many local concerns, an update was posted by Dumfries and Galloway Council. It read: “Please no...
Top marks for nursery
STAFF and pupils at Canonbie Nursery are celebrating after receiving top marks following an unannounced inspection. The nursery received the second highest possible mark (very good) from the Care Inspectorate for its leadership; how children play and learn and how children are supported to achieve. ...
Dumfries lass features on top Scottish women list
A WRITER and podcaster from Dumfries has been celebrated as one of Scotland’s 30 Under 30s. Muminah Koleoso has been included on the tenth annual 30 Under 30 list by The Young Women’s Movement. It’s a national charity for young women’s leadership and rights and every year it highlights those...
Mids keeper on the scoresheet . . . again!
THEY say lightning doesn’t strike twice but that’s not the case for Mid Annandale keeper Ciaran Boyes. It comes after the Mids shotstopper astonishingly scored from his own box in his side’s 5-2 Cree Lodge Cup quarter final against St Cuthbert Wanderers. It was déjà vu for Boyes after he had...
Group members plea
MOFFAT Community Council is seeking new members to join the group. They will be opening formal membership/recruitment process early in January which will be run by Dumfries and Galloway Council. Any resident of Moffat can apply to join the community council, you simply need another resident to ackno...
Drop by to driver roadshow
A DRIVER MOT roadshow will visit Castle Douglas and Dumfries again next week to speak to older drivers. It’s part of a national Fitness to Drive campaign, encouraging local drivers aged 60 and over to reflect on their driving skills and take steps to stay safe and confident behind the wheel. Topic...
Kirk campaign raised £8100 to ‘brake the cycle’
CHARITY cyclists from a Dumfries church have now handed over the monies raised in a 73 mile cycle ride in September. The group of ten from St George’s Church braved the elements on two wheels from the Isle of Whithorn back to Dumfries as part of their Brake The Cycle fundraiser. Their efforts made...
Entrepreneurial champions aim to inspire innovation
A NEW Entrepreneur in Residence programme is being rolled out at Dumfries and Galloway College, designed to strengthen enterprise and innovation. It’s part of the Scottish Government’s Entrepreneurial Campus Blueprint, supporting the drive to make entrepreneurship a core life skill across educat...
YFC super speechmakers take a bow
DUMFRIES and Galloway District of Young Farmers held its senior speechmaking competition at Twynholm. The judges were Andrew Taylor, Grace Gray and Colin Ferguson, while Colin McKinnon was quiz master Their winners were Stranraer and Rhins, followed by Stewartry Green, then Annandale in third. Best ...
Scotland's Christmas and New Year bin collection dates 2025 - check your council here
Don't miss your festive bins collection with our handy guide from all the councils across the country
Network Rail reveals number of times vehicles collide with Lanarkshire bridges
Significant disruption is caused when vehicles collide with railway bridges.
A success for seasonal shop safety
A MAN from Cumbernauld this week found out first hand how successful the Dumfries Radio Link Scheme is and how seriously police officers locally treat retail crime. After being spotted shoplifting from a store at a retail park in town on Tuesday, the man’s location was passed to officers by other ...