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BMW driver who died in crash that closed road in Dumfries for over eight hours named
Phillip Thompson, 54, was pronounced dead at the scene
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First picture of man who died in BMW crash as police probe remains open
Enquiries are continuing into the tragic death of 54-year-old Phillip Thompson, who died at the scene on the A75.
When will Storm Chandra end as Scotland endures gales and snow?
Storm Chandra is bringing snow, strong winds and flood risks to northern parts of the UK, with yellow weather warnings across Scotland.
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Storm Chandra closes major roads across Scotland as three weather warnings in place
Scots have been hit by travel chaos this morning as Storm Chandra unleashed fury across the country overnight.
Victims of evil care worker finally see justice as pervert jailed
William Brydson, 78, was convicted on 12 charges against nine children in his care more than 40 years ago.
Lanarkshire bracing itself for Storm Chandra, with strong winds, heavy rain and deep snow expected
While the worst impact of Chandra will be in Northern Ireland and southwest England, multiple yellow weather warnings have been issued across the country on Tuesday, January 27.
Idyllic village on shores of Loch Lomond emerges as Scotland's Burns Supper capital
The Picturesque village recorded the most Google searches per capita for Burns Supper ingredients in Scotland this January
Best location in Scotland to see Red Squirrels ranked - including stunning forests and parks
January is a prime time to spot red squirrels, and a new study has highlighted the best Scottish locations
Burns Night events in Scotland this weekend from suppers to concerts
There are plenty of Robert Burns-themed activities to take part in.
‘Temporary’ village lights approach three-year mark
WORKS to repair a damaged footpath and embankment near Rigg will be completed at the ‘earliest opportunity’, according to Dumfries and Galloway Council. Temporary traffic lights just outside the village – on the bridge over the Kirtle Water – will have been in operation for three years by th...
Curling with the Royals
DUMFRIES and Galloway curlers — including Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan Jr and Bobby Lammie — met royalty this week as Team Great Britain were joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The post Curling with the Royals appeared first on DNG O...
Murdoch pairing claims pairs win
THE Ladies Daytime Pairs Final, sponsored by the ice rink management, was played recently at Lockerbie Ice Rink. The final was between the pairs of Marion Murdoch and Joyce Watkinson and Margaret Rogers and Norma Fears. The Murdoch pairing scored a one on the first end followed by a three on the sec...
Mids earn Gretna tie after cup win
MID Annandale progressed in the Southern Counties Cup last Saturday after beating St Cuthbert Wanderers 1-0. After no fixture since December 13, the Lockerbie outfit finally returned to action last Saturday with a first round tie at New King Edward’s Park against Saints in the Challenge Cup. Mids ...
Anvils leave it late to knock out Lochar
GRETNA 2008 netted a last gasp winner against Lochar Thistle to ensure progression in the Southern Counties Challenge Cup last Saturday. The Lowland League side ran out 3-2 winners in the end away to their South of Scotland League opponents. Thistle scored first on 15 minutes when Rory Copland’s c...
Family of spiking victim call for better protection in pubs and clubs as suspects go undetected
Figures from Police Scotland released under Freedom of Information show that the vast majority of drink spiking cases remain undetected with suspects in only ten percent of cases
High flying Lenzie triumph at Violetbank
Annan 1st XV 22 Lenzie 1st XV 33 ANNAN 1st XV fell to promotion contenders Lenzie last Saturday afternoon at Violetbank. Losing 17-26 at half time, Annan were still in the match. It was a tighter second half as defences firmed up but the Violetbank side were always chasing the match and just could n...
Strawhorn rink lifts trophy
THE Wullie Smith Trophy – sponsored by local agricultural businesses Dougie Brown, Graham Rae and Cornthwaite Group – took place over the last fortnight at Lockerbie Ice Rink. The final was played between the rinks skipped by Jack Strawhorn and Russell Smith. In an evenly matched game where ther...
A Movember to remember
DUMFRIES and Galloway College is celebrating the success of its Movember campaign, during which students and staff came together to raise funds and awareness for men’s mental and physical health. Throughout November, the college’s Student Association and Active Campus team joined forces with an ...
Former school housemaster who assaulted and raped vulnerable children jailed for ten years
William Brydson targeted pupils while employed as head of care at Monken Hadley, latterly known as Woodlands School, in Newton Stewart.
New minibus for transport service
AN Annandale and Eskdale charity which provides community transport has received a new wheelchair accessible minibus to help support people and keep them connected. Annandale Community Transport Services is delighted to announce the arrival of the new vehicle. The purchase of the minibus was made po...