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Cammy’s back
DEFENDER Cammy Clark has returned to Galabank after leaving Dumbarton. The 25-year-old previously joined the club on loan from Queens Park in the 2019-2020 season. He made a positive impact and signed a deal which kept him at the club for the next two seasons. He joins Annan for a second stint after...
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Scots lifeboat crews tow 40ft yacht to safety during gale-force winds
The stricken boat was reported to coastguard crews after becoming adrift and unable to maintain control in horror conditions near the north of Loch Ryan
NHS’s top risks revealed
A LIST of 16 ‘risks’ facing NHS Dumfries and Galloway have been set out. A report for the regional board included the most up-to-date corporate risk register for the organisation. And it reveals five factors are currently deemed to be a ‘very high’ risk for the region. They are: Failure of t...
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Company opens new Dumfries office
UK Chartered Surveyors and Property Consultants, Graham and Sibbald have opened an office in Dumfries. Heading up the new premises at Hestan House, Crichton Business Park will be chartered surveyor Scott Morton. Scott specialises in residential surveying including home reports, mortgage valuation re...
Crews battle gales to rescue yacht
LIFEBOAT crews were called into rescue 40-foot yacht in difficulty in the north of Loch Ryan on Sunday evening. Stranraer’s RNLI lifeboat was alerted to the vessel which was adrift and unable to maintain control in gale force conditions at 5.59 pm. The yacht, which had one person onboard, had suff...
40ft yacht rescued by lifeboat after losing control during gale-force winds
Emergency calls were made to HM Coastguard after the yacht suffered a failure of its anchor line.
Scotland's best places to see Northern Lights as aurora activity hits peak
The Sun is currently at the most active phase of its 11-year cycle.
Offer made to bring village pub into community ownership
A GROUP hoping to bring their village pub back into community ownership have made an offer after achieving their fundraising goal. The Brig Inn Pub and Hub set out to raise £35,000 by mid January in order to submit an offer for Brydekirk pub the Brig Inn. A statement from the group said: “Thanks ...
Albinson signs up at Galabank
ATHLETIC have boosted their ranks with the signing of goalkeeper Charlie Albinson on a deal until the end of this season. The 29-year-old shotstopper is the first player to sign for Annan in the January transfer window, after leaving Hamilton Academical last summer. Albinson came through the youth r...
Dumfries gets a glow-up
PREPARATIONS for Dumfries’ glow-up are underway as the town board organises litter picks ahead of the return of the Northern Lights trail. The Dumfries Town Board is working in partnership with the Northern Lights 2026 event which opens on Thursday. In support of the event, the Town Board is organ...
Met Office issues new yellow warning for Scotland as flooding brings major disruption
The Met Office warned that clear skies and light winds will cause northern Scottish roads to freeze Monday evening into Tuesday morning.
Todd departs
ANNAN Athletic have announced the departure of midfielder Josh Todd. The 31-year-old has left Galabank by mutual agreement, allowing him to explore new opportunities. Todd joined the club for a second spell at the beginning of last season and has made over 70 appearances since he returned. Manager W...
Scotland warned of flood risks days after snow from Storm Goretti batters country
Severe weather was seen across the UK last week, with roads and schools closed, and thousands left without power after Storm Goretti tore through the country
Flood warnings issued across Scotland amid heavy rain and melting snow
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has issued a number of warnings and alerts.
TV tourists get under skin of the region
A PAIR of stand-up comedians are battling it out to be the region’s “best tourist” on a TV show. John Tothill and Fatiha El-Ghorri have been visiting sites across Dumfries and Galloway as part of the Channel 4 series, ‘Where to Next?’, in which they get tips from the public of what to see ...
Woodland views wanted
MOFFAT residents are being asked for their views to help secure the future of Moffat Community Woodlands (MCW). The land at Gallow Hill was purchased by the community in 2016 and since then the MCW charity have acted as its caretakers. Now the charity want to know what improvements they can make to ...
Plea to keep the River Annan rubbish free
CONCERNS about levels of rubbish in the River Annan were raised in Moffat this week. Long-time resident Roy Anderton-Tyres shared his upset at the current state of the river and appealed for those who live along its banks to take better care. He said: “Every rainfall spell brings rubbish that has ...
Firm marks six decades
LOCHMABEN firm Russell Roof Tiles recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. Founded in 1964 as the Annandale Tile Company, the business has grown from its original 11-acre site in Lochmaben, into a major UK producer of concrete roof tiles and accessories. Today, the Scottish plant employs nearly 50 ...
Cyber team in place at NHS after hacking
WORK continues to be ongoing within NHS Dumfries and Galloway to strengthen their cybersecurity following a serious hacking incident in 2024. Papers for the most recent health board meeting revealed the organisation is still shoring up their systems, two years on from the major data breach. The upda...
Crufts on the cards for canine club
IT’S a quiet Saturday morning at Breconbeds Equestrian, near Annan, but then the silence is shattered as Firebird Flyball Club prepare for the biggest international show in March. To the sound of “Teg! Ball! Ball! Ball!”, a sheep dog takes off like a shot, jumping over hurdles to retrieve a te...