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From the Andes to Ayr, explorer to speak about living with indigenous community
Jack Capener stepped unknowingly into the heart of this culture on a trip to the Andes, which led him to spend a year and a half living in remote indigenous communities in Ecuador and Peru.
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Tent discovered in Scots woods as cops keen to find occupant of campsite
Officers say the tent appeared to have been lived in for around nine days.
Spaniel saved after swallowing fish hook near loch
Vets issue warning to dog owners of life-threatening danger
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Scotland braces for 80mph gales and 'intense rain' in multiple weather warnings
The Met Office warns strong winds and heavy rain from a southeast-moving front may disrupt travel on Thursday.
Missing OAP tragically dies shortly after being found by searchers
Nancy Hill, 81, was found and taken to the Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary where she sadly passed away.
Woman, 81, dies in hospital after being traced following search
Nancy Hill was taken to the Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary where she passed away.
Schools locked down after bull went on the loose in Newton Stewart
Police Scotland contacted schools in Newton Stewart on Friday after the animal escaped
Police working with coastguard to trace 81-year-old after car found near beach
Nancy Hill's car has been traced within the car park at Dhoon beach.
Glasgow Central: All train routes impacted by fire closure - full list
A number of train services have changed in the wake of Sunday's fire that gutted multiple businesses and a railway station - so here's all you need to know if you're catching public transport in Glasgow this Tuesday
Two youths charged after 'brick thrown at football supporters' bus' as club promises bans
Police launched a probe after the alleged incident on Lochfield Road in Dumfries at around 7.10pm on Saturday.
Fishing season casts off
FISHING has returned to the River Cree following the opening of the season on Monday. The ceremony, organised by the River Cree Hatchery and Habitat Trust, was held at the Linloskin Pool, with the aim of bringing together the river community. After a speech from Jamie Hyslop, those gathered were led...
Anvils aim to continue hot streak and break Hearts
GRETNA FC 2008 are looking to extend their winning run to five matches and move up the Lowland League table in the Scottish capital tonight. They travel to Ainslie Park, Edinburgh, to face Heart of Midlothian B under the lights. A Gretna victory would lift them above the Young Jambos and into 15th i...
A slice of Ukraine in Annandale
HALLMUIR Chapel and cultural hub remain vitally important to Ukrainians in Dumfries and Galloway and across Scotland. The two pre-fabricated huts are all that’s left of a WWII POW camp, located less than two miles south west of Lockerbie. And the buildings still open on the last Sunday of the mont...
‘I’m proud of him, he’s very courageous and very brave’
LIUDMYLA Petrova’s son is expected to make a full recovery after being wounded on the frontline. Last May, Arkadiy left his computing course at Edinburgh University and travelled to Ukraine to join the army and fight for his country. Liudmyla, who lives in Annan with her three other children, said...
Spring Fling to be biggest ever
A RECORD breaking 111 artists and makers will be throwing open their doors to visitors for this year’s Spring Fling. And the 2026 open studios event is taking a ‘major step forward’ in ambition, scale and creative scope, say the organisers. It will feature woodland installation, street perform...
New Kippford homes will be ‘for life’
A COUPLE have been given the green light to build two new houses in Kippford after convincing councillors of their good intentions in the village. Janice Reid last week attended Dumfries and Galloway Council’s planning committee to state her family’s case for constructing a two storey house and ...
Special delivery for hospital babies
STAFF at the neonatal unit at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary were delighted to receive a donation of handmade blankets for babies in their care – from local craft group The Solway Quilters. Members of the group created unique designs for each of the 32 blankets. And the babies who first use...
Whitesands legal challenge called off
A PLANNED legal challenge against the flood defence work on the Whitesands in Dumfries has been halted. The costs of pursuing the action against Dumfries and Galloway Council have been deemed too expensive, with a crowdfunder only raising £4800 of the at least £70,000 needed. It also follows a con...
South season enters final stretch
IT was a day to forget for Lochmaben last Saturday after they suffered a trouncing 6-1 defeat to Dalbeattie Star in the South of Scotland League. Jordan Atkinson scored the consolation goal for the Burgh. This weekend Mids travel to Creetown in the Haig Gordon Memorial Trophy quarter final, kick off...
AI saves council staff nine hours per week
ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) is transforming social work services in Dumfries and Galloway by saving staff an average of nine hours per week. This region’s social workers have such huge caseloads and last year were working an average of 44.65 hours per week – despite their full-time employment c...