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Assault appeal
POLICE are seeking assistance in relation to a serious assault that took place in Stranraer at the weekend. A man suffered a serious hand injury in the incident, between 5-5.25 pm last Saturday near to Glen Orchard – Old Port Avenue – Coronation Drive area in the town. Detective Constable Chloe...
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How long you can expect to live healthily in Scotland - full list of 32 regions
New data shows people in the richer areas enjoy far longer periods of good health compared to those in Scotland's most deprived areas.

Blaze devastates brewery
A CASTLE Douglas brewery has been forced to halt production following a fire in its brewhouse. The blaze at Sulwath Brewery on Tuesday night destroyed some of the brewery’s essential equipment including its Hot Liquor Tank, power to the entire brewhouse was also cut off, forcing the team to halt p...
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New owner for Thornhill dentists
A DENTAL practice in Thornhill is under new ownership. Property adviser Christie & Co yesterday announced the sale of Thornhill Dental Practice to first-time buyer Sean Towler. The private practice with 3000 registered patients has been under the ownership of Daniel Korczak since 2009. As he pre...
Thistle share spoils on opening day
Lochar Th 1-1 Stranraer Reserves LOCHAR kicked off their South League title defence at Wilson Park on Saturday, and they had to settle for a share of the points as Stranraer Reserves battled well in an entertaining 1-1 draw. Thistle were quick out the blocks and took the lead on three minutes when e...
Police express bridge concerns
POLICE have now also expressed concerns at drivers failing to adhere to the restrictions on Kirkcudbright Bridge. A force spokesperson yesterday said they are aware of reports of some motorists breaching the conditions put on access to the bridge following its reopening on July 2. They added: “The...
Gynae waits ‘letting down’ local women
LONG waits for gynaecological appointments locally are “letting down women”, Colin Smyth MSP has warned. New data has showed some women in the area have been forced to wait years for key gynaecology appointments. According to FOI data obtained by Scottish Labour, the average inpatient gynaecolog...

The Scottish 'Highland cow safari' that was named top family day out
Visitors are treated to home baking after the tour.

Region’s food hygiene revealed
DUMFRIES and Galloway is on the lower end of the scale when it comes to pass ratings for food hygiene. A new report yesterday put the region at 21st out of 32 local authorities in Scotland for the number of food businesses passing inspections. The area has 759 premises and a 92.49 per cent pass […...
Camel capers will be a first
CAMELS will be joining the line up at Dumfries Show this year. They’re a new addition to the entertainment programme and will be racing in the main ring at 12 noon and again after the grand parade The show is courtesy of Warwickshire-based Joseph’s Amazing Camels, who have been operating around ...
Free career advice for aspiring law students
STUDENTS across Dumfries and Galloway are being offered legal career advice from a top law firm during exam results week. MFMac, one of Scotland’s “big four” independent law firms, is launching the new initiative to support young people considering a future in law. Their career helpline, runni...

Go Local chooses Dumfries and Galloway for first Extra shop in Scotland
The Freshway Lockerbie convenience store on the High Street also offers shoppers a delivery service through Snappy Shopper.

Calls for more action on gull concerns
CONCERNS about seagulls throughout Dumfriesshire have been raised in the Scottish Parliament. South Scotland MSP Craig Hoy spoke in a debate about the menace of seagulls throughout Scotland, highlighting this area as of particular concern. He said: “Dumfries and Galloway Council is spending its fu...

Man charged after 'attempted murder' of police officer in Scots town
A policeman had been helping a member of the public in the early hours of Monday morning when he was hit by a car.

Man charged over ‘attempted murder’ of police officer in hit-and-run in Dumfries
A 26-year-old man is due to appear in court after a car was driven at an officer in Dumfries on Monday.

What’s the Goss?
STRIKER Tommy Goss looks set to depart Annan Athletic but Galabank gaffer Wullie Gibson insists there’s been no fall out between the pair. Goss – who hasn’t featured for the League Two outfit during the Premier Sports Cup campaign – handed in a transfer request which was reluctantly accepted...


Common Riding in pictures
HERE'S more of our images from last Friday's Common Riding Day in Langholm. Don't miss this week's papers for a four page special on the popular event. The post Common Riding in pictures appeared first on DNG Online Limited....

Harriers head to the castle
THREE members of the Dumfries Harriers travelled across the border to Carlisle last month to participate in race three of the Sport in Action Carlisle Castle 5km Series. The trio delivered some fantastic performance. First up over the line for the Harriers was Karrie Milroy leading the charge, fresh...
Long waits for gynae appointments
WAITS for gynaecology appointments in region have more than tripled in the last six years, according to new data. The information obtained by Scottish Labour shows that in 2019-2020 the median wait for inpatient gynaecology appointments was 37 days. But in 2024-2025 the median wait for an appointmen...

Dumfries motorists once again facing tailbacks as roadworks return to major road
Work has started on the A701 in Heathhall just days after the previous round of roadworks were completed.
