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Thieves try to steal cash machine from Scots supermarket as police launch appeal
Crooks attempted to nick the ATM from the Tesco store in Annan in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
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Jack’s back!
IT’S another week and another tremendous bit of business completed by Queen of the South. Centre back Jack Hannah signed a two-year deal after a successful loan spell from English Championship outfit Middlesbrough last campaign. The 22-year-old became a regular and valuable member of the Palmersto...
Enterprise seeks new Board member
SOUTH of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) has announced that Scottish Ministers are seeking to appoint a new member to its Board. The region’s economic and community development agency is looking for an applicant who can demonstrate current experience in either renewables, energy or Net Zero. The main d...
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Oyster event is one of a kind
STRANRAER OYSTER festival is a bucket list visit. It appears on a list compiled by VisitScotland of ten ‘one-of-a-kind’ events across the country. From the 12th – 14th September, it offers a massive weekend packed with amazing food, music, markets and more to end the summer with a bang. Great ...
Teen paddleboarder treated for hypothermia after being rescued off Scottish coast
A 17-year-old was spotted in difficulty by rescue crew members near Port William Harbour as they were settling down for a barbecue.
Man charged after Dumfries ‘hit-and-run murder bid’
A man was taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary for treatment to serious injuries.
Man charged with attempted murder after 'hit-and-run' in Dumfries
A 28-year-old man was seriously injured after he is said to have been deliberately hit by a car in the town's Criffel Road on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Thousands of rowers heading to Dumfries and Galloway for SkiffieWorlds 2025
A record 79 entries have been received for the triennial world championship event, which is returning to Stranraer after a successful debut in 2019.
Ebike crackdown
POLICE in the region are clamping down on the use of e-bikes and e-scooters. The battery enhanced scooters and bikes are becoming increasingly common, but some are being used illegally and potentially causing a danger to other road users and pedestrians. Officers are now launching an initiative to t...
Steps to reduce water use in Dumfries and Galloway working - but more needs to be done
With rain not expected to arrive until the weekend, Scottish Water is calling on people to continue to use water efficiently.
Child poverty rate among rural Dumfries and Galloway communities hits record high
New figures show there has been a huge increase in rural poverty rates over the past 15 years.
Specialist bakery sets up shop at Midsteeple Quarter in Dumfries town centre
Batter and Patter, which makes only gluten, wheat and dairy-free cakes, is aiming to create a market feel and bring other traders with them.
Police at Tesco
POLICE are at Tesco in Annan today after a suspected incident with the store’s cash machine overnight. A Tesco spokesperson said: “The ATM at our Annan Superstore is currently out of order following an incident that occurred in the early hours of this morning. We apologise for the inconvenience....
Keep an eye out for hornets
SIGHTINGS of yellow-legged hornets are wanted from Dumfries and Galloway by experts at the British pest control association (BPCA). These creatures are smaller than our native species with an orange head. Almost their entire body is dark, yet the abdomen has fine yellow stripes and yellow/orange nea...
Chance to try on costumes
VISITORS to a workshop at Moniaive will have the chance to try on fantasy costumes at Spring Fling open studios weekend. Alex Rigg will open his collection of 200 astounding and evocative costumes worn by international dancers, performers and circus artists to the public to explore and try on. Visit...
Nominate your favourite path
IS Britain’s favourite path located in Dumfries and Galloway? The Ramblers, Britain’s walking charity, is inviting the public to take part in the search for Britain’s favourite path 2025. This was launched on the 1st of May, coinciding with National Walking Month, to encourage people across En...
Hunt for youths seen driving golf buggy on road before crashing into fence
The group was seen driving dangerously on the road and pavement in Stranraer.
Police hunting 'three youths who drove golf buggy dangerously' through Scots town
The trio were spotted on the buggy before it collided with a fence in Stranraer on Tuesday night.
Attempted murder probe after man deliberately hit by car in Scots street
A 28-year-old man has suffered serious injuries after a car deliberately hit him in an attempted murder.
Hunt for driver after man ‘deliberately hit by car’ in murder bid in Dumfries
Officers say around 11.20pm on Saturday, a man was deliberately hit by a car on Criffel Road, near to Lincluden Road.