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Bridges blow
The Diamond Jubilee and Cuthbertson Memorial bridges were swept away during record river water levels in October 2021. However, Dumfries and Galloway Council has this week told Annan A Tale of Two Bridges (ATOTB) – a volunteer working group to assist with the process of rebuilding the bridges –...
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‘Fellowship’ trips to replace Syracuse scholarship
THE year long Lockerbie-Syracuse scholarship has reached the end of the road, to be replaced with week long annual trips for ten students instead. Since 1990, two young people have been chosen every year from Lockerbie to spend a year at Syracuse University in the USA. Their role was to represent th...
Chris signs pro deal
ANNAN American football player Chris Brown achieved his dream this week after signing his first professional contract. The 21-year-old, former Annan Academy pupil, has penned a deal with International Arena League side Glasgow Tartans ahead of the 2026 season. Chris only started playing the sport a ...
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Parker’s men hit purple patch
GRETNA 2008 claimed a fourth win on the spin last Saturday. Vinnie Parker’s side beat Bo’ness United 1-0 at Raydale Park, courtesy of a superb strike from Kyan Gunn on 48 minutes. Speaking after the match, Parker said: “It was a well earned three points, that’s for sure. We had to absorb a w...
Hydrogen production plans submitted
A FULL planning application has been lodged for a green hydrogen production facility at Chapelcross. Creca Hydrogen Ltd, founded by Green Cat Hydrogen, want to construct a 50 MWe electrolyser facility and associated ancillary infrastructure on land adjacent to the former Chapelcross Nuclear facility...
Region among weakest jobs performers in Scotland
LATEST employment data shows the number of employees on the payroll in Dumfries and Galloway was 59,012. That’s down -0.4% on the same month of January last year. However, there are signs of returning confidence among employers, with organisations reporting an increase of 19 on payroll over the pa...
Second homes cash to help with housing crisis
CASH generated from Council Tax on second and empty homes is set to be reinvested into easing Dumfries and Galloway’s housing crisis. The total number of properties in the region has dropped by more than 1000 in the past five years – and the number of landlords has also decreased, writes Marc Mc...
Parking pressures ‘require council attention’
A COUNCILLOR is calling on officials to help sort out parents’ parking problems at Noblehill Primary. Nith elected member David Slater has written to the local authority’s roads department about the ongoing traffic issues at the school, particularly at drop off and pick up periods when surroundi...
Ceremony marks start of salmon season
THERE was a good turnout for the opening of the fishing season on the River Annan this week. The Annan 2026 Salmon Season was opened at the Newbie Beat on the lower river on Wednesday morning. Piper Craig Irving led everyone to the river, while Iain Graham performed the first cask. Annandale Distill...
Institute next steps for auctioneering pair
TWO young auctioneers from the region have been recognised by The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS). The duo have successfully completed the next stage of their professional qualifications. John McCulloch, of Wallets Mart, above, has officially become an associates of the In...
Residents urged to give views on major solar plan
CALLS have gone out for people to get more educated about the potential impacts of a nine mile long solar farm proposal. A public consultation will take place at Smith’s Hotel, Gretna Green, on Monday afternoon for for the Wyseby Hill Energy Farm project, which would be sited near Kirkpatrick Flem...
Quigg’s winner topples Spartans
STRANRAER took a big step towards their League Two play-off goal after they beat title chasing Spartans 2-1 at Stair Park last Saturday. Dean Clelland headed home the opener for the hosts on 12 minutes. It was not until midway through the second half when Ethan Drysdale equalised for the visitors, w...
Creesiders win Friday night clash
NEWTON Stewart moved within three points of third place after beating Abbey Vale 4-2 in a South of Scotland League encounter last Friday night in Dumfries. The visitors created a multitude of chances in a dominant first half. A penalty converted by Aaron Drysdale in the 20th minute and a Zak Service...
Thistle keep in touch at the top
LOCHAR moved back into second spot in the South of Scotland League last Saturday following a comfortable 4-0 victory over Lochmaben at the NWCC. In a bright opening 20 minutes, both sides had chances that could have seen the game played out in a different manner. However, the opener came on five min...
Breaking ground on 21 new affordable, highly-energy efficient homes for Larkhall
West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) and Building Craftsmen Dumfries Ltd were joined by Davy Russell MSP and Imogen Walker MP.
Doctor struck off for spying on people with secret cameras hidden in Airbnb
Ju Young Um hid tiny cameras in air fresheners and a smoke alarm
Woman seriously injured after being hit by quad bike in Dumfries
The woman was walking on a country road when she was struck in Dumfries
'Small manhood' doctor who spied on victims with hidden cameras struck off
Ju Young Um claimed that he spied on more than 30 people with hidden cameras as a result of his small penis.
Region to get walk in GP clinic
A NEW walk-in GP clinic is coming to Stranraer in April. The town is one of 16 locations across Scotland announced on Tuesday by the First Minister. Patients will be able to see a GP or nurse quickly without the need for an appointment, focusing on urgent, on-the-day primary care needs. They will be...
Gibson extends Annan contract
ANNAN Athletic manager Wullie Gibson has extended his contract at Galabank. He has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club until summer 2028. Gibson joined Athletic as a player in January 2023 and, after the departure of Peter Murphy, he was appointed as first team manager in summ...