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Taxi drivers be kind plea
A DUMFRIES taxi driver admits he has considered quitting his job after being subject to abuse from customers. The driver – who wished to remain anonymous – says he received personal verbal abuse from a couple of passengers which left him frightened. And he told the Dumfries Courier that he hoped...
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Scarf retired after five decades and 1290 matches!
A DIE-HARD Queen of the South supporter has retired his scarf that has been on his neck for the past five decades. Alex Bomphray made the hard decision to part ways with the scarf — which has been at more than 1000 Queens matches and around Europe — but will always be remembered as his […] The...
Goal drought over for Allan
IT had been nine games without a goal for Jordan Allan in Queens colours. The on-loan Falkirk striker had bagged his first for the Doonhamers against Inverness in January on his home debut. A lot has happened for Allan since, including slipping and missing his spot-kick against Stenhousemuir, but as...
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Library could re-open by end of month
REFURBISHMENT works to a Dumfries library should be completed by the end of the month. Ewart Library, in the heart of the town, has been undergoing works over the past couple of months. A council spokesman said: “The refurbishment works to the Ewart Library is progressing well with the works due t...
Burgh group meeting
LOCHMABEN and District Community Council will hold their next meeting next week. There will also be updates from elected members, councillors reports and a police report. The meeting takes place at Lochmaben Town Hall on Monday, April 7, starting at 7.15 pm. The post Burgh group meeting appeared fir...
World’s up for curlers!
TEAM Mouat are in pole position to reach the latter stages of the World Men’s Curling Championship. The Scots – who have Dumfries’ Grant Hardie and Wigtownshire’s Bobby Lammie and Hammy McMillan Jr in the rink – sit joint second in the round-robin table. The world number one have five wins...
Aitken lost for words after defeat
STRANRAER boss Chris Aitken admitted he was baffled after the Bully Wee netted twice in the final minutes to beat the Blues 2-1 at Stair Park. Stranraer had the ball in the net early in the second half, with Robbie Foster applying the finishing touch after Elliot Dunlop cracked the post with his ini...
Thistle do South proud in Shield
IT was not to be for Lochar Thistle last weekend in the Cup Winner’s Shield as they lost 4-2 at home to Whitburn. The two teams met on Saturday at a packed Wilson Park, with a place in next season’s Scottish Cup up for grabs. Whitburn started the stronger of the two teams and went […] The post...
Stay of execution for Dumfries and Galloway nursery which was due to close after summer
One member said the move to close Drummore Early Learning Centre without councillor approval had caused 'immeasurable damage' to the local authority's reputation.
Time running out to see Mary, Queen of Scots' casket at Kirkcudbright Galleries
The stunning item is on display until April 27, with lots of events planned this month to mark the occasion.
Scottish woodland site with cute huts named among best camping spots in the UK this Easter
This beautiful site, located in Fife, was the only Scottish site to receive a 10/10 rating
Extreme wildfire warning for region
A ‘VERY HIGH’ wildfire warning has been issued for Scotland, with parts of the region at extreme risk. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS)put the warning in place on Wednesday, and it is set to last until Monday 7 April. This is the third warning issued this year as the region enjoys sun...
Dumfries and Galloway at 'extreme' risk of wildfires as dry spell continues
The sunshine and dry weather has created tinderbox conditions in the countryside, leading to an increased possibility of wildfires.
Former Tory Scottish Secretary Alister Jack to be given place in House of Lords
The ex-MP for Dumfries and Galloway is expected to be given a peerage in Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list.
Dalbeattie High School pupils contribute to Dumfries exhibition highlighting power of oceans
Into The Oceanic: Conversation With Our Ocean is the first exhibition to be staged at community-owned The Standard in Dumfries following its landmark transformation.
Comeback keeps Athletic in the mix
ANNAN Athletic kept their League One safety bid alive and kicking last Saturday after they came from behind to beat Kelty Hearts 2-1 at Galabank. The away side got off to a quick start in the miserable conditions. And they impressively opened the scoring on 25 minutes. After passing the ball around ...
A Dumfries boxer has been crowned Scottish Elite Golden Gloves Champion 2025
Josh Hunter lifted the title at Boxing Scotland's Elite Scottish Championships in Motherwell.
Dumfries and Galloway Council workers could strike in dispute over pay
Unison union officials say more than 90 per cent of members who took part in a consultation are in favour of striking.
Working group to tackle road safety issues of asylum seekers on busy Dumfries and Galloway road
Concerns have been raised over “a number of very near misses” involving the residents of the Mercure Hotel walking on the A710 on the outskirts of Dumfries.
Scotland’s former National Centre for Children’s Literature to become offices
Moat Brae house and garden in Dumfries, which inspired JM Barrie to write Peter Pan, has recently been sold and is now being marketed as offices for rent.