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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...
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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.
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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...
Police body-worn cameras roll out expands across the country
Around 900 officers, including on-duty officers, road policing officers, dog handlers, and custody staff, will be provided with devices.
First picture of pensioner who died after being hit by van in Stranraer
The woman was rushed to hospital following the incident in Stranraer earlier this month but sadly did not survive her injuries.
Woman, 85, who died after being hit by van in Stranraer named
Margaret Joy Todd, known as Joy, died in hospital after the crash involving a white Vauxhall Vivaro van on Saturday, January 3.
Net zero plans
Council responds to government climate change plan. People living in rural households and low income families will be hit hardest by Scottish Government plans to make the country eco-friendly, according to council chiefs. Ministers at Holyrood have created a draft Climate Change Plan, which has big ...
School knife incidents to be discussed
THE reporting of serious incidents at schools within the region – including Lockerbie Academy – is set to be a hot topic at today’s reconvened full council meeting. Serious questions have been asked about why parents were not notified about a knife incident at Lockerbie’s secondary school ...
Academy prepares for Burns bash
DUMFRIES Academy is preparing to host its annual Burns Supper. Organised by the parent council, school partners and pupils the event showcases the talents of pupils and brings the school community together in celebration sharing in traditional Burns’ celebrations including a two-course supper, rec...
Annan proud in defeat
BACKED by their biggest ever away support, Annan Athletic put on a performance to be proud of against one of the top clubs in the country last Friday night. Despite exiting the Scottish Cup, after being beaten 5-0 by Rangers at Ibrox, the Black and Golds showed no fear and battled hard throughout th...
New dark sky observatory plans
PLANS for a new £1.5 million Scottish Dark Sky Observatory (SDSO) near New Galloway have been submitted to officials. If approved the plans would see the conversion and extension of the former Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) visitor centre at Clatteringshaws. It will include a 360 degree planetari...
Famous shop put on the market
SCOTLAND’S most southerly shop has put on the market. For over 50 years, Drummore Stores has been owned by Bill and Tina Adye. The couple moved to Rhins from England after initially visiting the area on holiday. They later decided to buy the shop and relocate permanently. Now Bill and Tina have de...
Funding boost for arts trust
NEW funding has been awarded to the Glenkens Community Arts Trust. This significant £18,000 investment is made possible through an agreement between Glenkens and District Trust (GDT) and Carsphairn Renewable Energy Fund Limited (CREFL), with the funds being used to support community roles and space...
Shoreline saved from invasive seaweed
A GROUP of volunteers have saved Galloway’s shoreline from an invasive species of seaweed. Led by local charity Solway Firth Partnership, over 4000 people took to the shorelines of the Rhins of Galloway to learn more about marine wildlife when they made the shocking discovery of an invasive specie...
Award for agroecological farm
AN AGROECOLOGICAL farm in the region has won a £40,000 prize from the Royal Agricultural University (RAU). Lochhill Agroecological Farm is a 75-acre farm near Castle Douglas won the prestigious Farm491 Challenge Prize for its nature friendly and multifunctional land use approach to farming. Owned a...
Praise for Christmas toy donations
KIND hearted Tesco shoppers in Dumfries have been thanked for donating nearly 300 toys in the run-up to Christmas. Before the festive celebrations, Tesco stores in the town called on customers to support the retailer’s 2025 Christmas Toy Donation campaign so that children who might otherwise not r...
Jodie’s running for diabetes charity
LOCKERBIE lass Jodie Mundell is putting her best foot forward as she prepares to take on the Great North Run later this year. The owner of Jodie’s and the Sugar Bowl at Lockerbie Ice Rink will don lycra and her trainers to take part in the 13.1 mile race to fundraise for Diabetes UK. The […] The...
Man dies in horror crash on major Scots road as cops launch probe
Emergency crews rushed to the scene yesterday afternoon but the man, who was driving a BMW, did not survive his injuries.
Ex-Gers kid Muir ‘buzzing’ ahead of Ibrox cup clash
ANNAN right back Ryan Muir expresses gratitude when asked about his time at Rangers as a youth footballer. The 23-year-old signed for the Ibrox club in his early teens after being scouted while playing for local boys club Greystone Rovers in Dumfries. He moved through the ranks and penned a full-tim...