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New sightings of ‘puma-like’ big cat sparks alarm in Highlands town
Reports of a “puma-like” big cat roaming the Grantown-on-Spey area have sparked fresh concern in the Highlands.
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Baby duck dies in M&S car park as shop thanks customers for rescuing group
The retail giant said the mum of the group was struck by a car and passed away in the car park
Ultra-marathon runner who died on trail was 'just weeks away from wedding'
David Parrish died while attempting a record-breaking Cape Wrath Trail challenge in the Highlands – just weeks before his wedding, his fiancée has revealed as tributes continue to pour in.
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Night to forget for Mids
NEWTON Stewart rolled up to Lockerbie on Wednesday night for a Haig Gordon Memorial semi final clash and proceeded to roll over the Mids by seven goals to nil. Things started badly for the home side with Newton scoring in their first attack when their striker picked his spot with a header after bein...
Neil takes on the top role
ANNAN Community Council has a new chairman. Neil Carruthers has assumed the role following Monday night’s AGM and regular meeting where all positions were up for grabs. Neil, who has been a member of the group since 2019, said: “It’s an honour and privilege to become chairman of Royal Burgh of...
A ‘dram site’ greener
A DISTILLERY on the outskirts of Annan is leading the race to produce net zero whisky. Exergy3, a clean heat technology company, has announced the commissioning of a first-of-a-kind decarbonised heat project at Annandale Distillery. The pioneering project delivers high-temperature process heat of up...
Head to the harbour market
IT is market time again at Annan Harbour this Saturday, April 18, from 10 am to 2 pm at the bottom of Port Street. Saturday’s market will be set up on the higher level of the harbour car park, following Cubby’s Construction beginning work on the Harbour Regeneration Project. As usual, there will...
Petanque players in plaque action
SOLWAY Petanque Club held their first competition of 2026 last Sunday. The Solway Plaque doubles champions were Alan Legg and Irving Mackay, while runners up were Colin Dobie and David Mackie. Members, including three new faces, enjoyed a windy but sunny afternoon. The club’s Winter League 2025/20...
Come and try tennis in Annan
MEMBERS of the public are being encouraged to come and give tennis a try in Annan this Sunday. Annan Seaforth Tennis Club are holding an open day event from 12 pm to 2 pm on April 19. All are welcome to attend, play a game of tennis and find out more about the club. The post Come and try tennis in A...
Athletic claim derby victory
ANNAN Athletic Ladies were the derby winners at Galabank last Sunday as they defeated Gretna 2008 5-0 in an SWFL South clash. After an even opening period, Annan grew into the game and started to create chances. They soon took control and led 3-0 at the break. The second half followed a similar patt...
South title in touching distance
DALBEATTIE Star can win the South of Scotland League title this Saturday afternoon at home to Wigtown and Bladnoch. Following a 2-0 victory at home to Abbey Vale at Islecroft on Monday night, in which Kyle Higgins and Reece Paterson got the goals, Star sit top of the division. With two games remaini...
Harriers tackle 3 Villages race
A STRONG group of Dumfries Harriers made the familiar trip down to Carlisle for the 3 Villages races, taking on the winding roads through Wetheral, Scotby and Cumwhinton. The five‑mile route might be billed as undulating, but it still has a habit of biting back, and the Harriers handled it with th...
Roundabout saga continues
THE ongoing Lockerbie roundabout saga, near the Queens Hotel, will be discussed again next week. Frustrated community councillor Roger Claymore is still seeking clarification from Dumfries and Galloway Council after the group’s curling stones tribute idea was brushed aside. This was due to the hei...
New owner sought for mausoleum
A NEW custodian is being sought for The Douglas Mausoleum in Castle Douglas. The town’s community council feel they can no longer ‘maintain ownership’, so they have put out a plea to individuals; heritage or charitable trusts; clan organisations or charities who may be interested in taking it ...
Runner Megan bids farewell to Scotland
A WOMAN is aiming to become the fastest woman to run the entire coastline of Britain has finished the Scottish leg of her challenge. And Megan Boxall’s route brought her through Dumfries and Galloway. She arrived in Scotland on January 19 and ran from Carlisle to Annan, through Dumfries, Dalbea...
Pick local this summer
SHOPPERS in Dumfriesshire are being urged to choose and champion local stores. The fourth Scotland Loves Local Week will be celebrated across the area between June 13 and 20. This year’s theme is Flying the Flag for Local Businesses and there will be a range of events to highlight the transformati...
Classic car rally proving popular
ENTRIES have been flooding in for this year’s Moffat Classic Car Rally. Over 60 per cent of those who entered last year are returning again. And the Saturday run is proving more popular than ever, say the organisers. A spokesperson for the June event said: “There’s many new entrants, both club...
'Secret' Bible that saved Scottish World War One hero soldier to be displayed for first time
"If the bullet hadn't landed in the spine of the Bible, he would have died"
Superfit ultra-marathon runner dies while taking on 234-mile Cape Wrath trail
David Parrish's body was discovered in a remote mountainous area on Saturday night.
Actor’s bust on show
Dumfries Museum’s wartime display includes this bust of Dumfriesshire actor John Laurie. He is best known for Private Frazer in Dad’s Army and has been captured by James G Jeffs, known as Tim, who was assistant curator of the museum in WWII. The exhibition explores stories and objects from sever...