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Queen of the South boss breathes sigh of relief after Stirling Albion draw
The goal less draw at Forthbank came after a fraught 90 minutes featuring a fine goalkeeping display by Harry Stone plus a late defensive tackle by Paul McKay
Upper Nithsdale windfarm set to be expanded to power more than 13,000 homes
A further six wind turbines – three reaching 125m in height and three at 150m – are in the works for Sandy Knowe
Dumfriesshire sex attacker who raped two girls jailed for 10 years
Kristofer Johnstone was handed two consecutive five year jail terms for the offences
Good luck all!
EXAMS are in full flow in secondary schools across Dumfries and Galloway. The 2024 SQA exam diet kicked off on Monday for National 4/5s and Higher and Advanced Highers. Young people from S3 to S6 will sit examinations in a variety of subjects across the next few weeks, in the classroom, the computer...
Teenager, 19, charged in connection with attempted murder of man on Glebe Street in Dumfries
A 22-year-old man was attacked around 4am on Sunday morning on Glebe Street in Dumfries.
Man rushed to hospital after 'sword murder bid' in Dumfries street
Police have launched a probe following the attempted murder, which happened on Glebe Street in the town at around 4.05am on Sunday.
Author Susi seeks stories of hope
SCOTLAND’S Scriever Susi Briggs, a writer and poet based in Dumfries and Galloway, has been commissioned to write a personal story of hope for Scottish Book Trust’s annual non-fiction writing opportunity. The Scotland’s Stories initiative is now in its 16th year and gives anyone, regular write...
Durie's ABC boxers win prizes at successful 'home' show
Eleven boxers were in action at the event, which took place at Rivals Gym in Wishaw
Tree planting scheme grows bigger roots
THE third year of the South of Scotland Tree Planting Grant Scheme has been bigger than ever before, with 92 awards made across Dumfries and Galloway and 9099 native trees planted. From Langholm to the Rhins of Galloway, they have covered more than 23 hectares in total. Grant recipients varied from ...
Chris is on his marks for new world record
A LOCH Ken man will push his body to the limits as he prepares to to break a world record by becoming the first and the fastest person ever to run 32 ultramarathons. The adventurer Chris Thomson will put his best foot forward for an ambitious challenge designed to raise awareness and support for men...
Litter louts blasted
A FED-up councillor has this week hit out at litter louts for damaging the environment and ruining the beauty of Dumfries and Galloway. Andrew Wood, who represents the Mid and Upper Nithsdale ward, has witnessed an increase in flytipping in the countryside, as well as motorists casually throwing rub...
Morag’s marathon inspired by aunt’s battle
IT’S taken over a decade for Morag Kell to finally secure a place in today’s London Marathon. It’s been eight years since the teacher from Annan last ran a marathon and at that time she said she’d never do it again . . . unless she got a London Marathon ballot place. Morag said: “I […] T...
Festival is shaping up to be ‘amazing’
THE countdown to 2024’s Eden Festival has begun as more acts are revealed. Mali’s husband and wife musical duo, Amadou & Mariam, pictured, have been mixing their Afrobeat influence with jazz and funk since the 1980s and will be bringing their global sound to the Great Mountain arena. Also ma...
Weddings could be staged at historic site
GRAND plans have been unveiled for staging weddings at an unusual historic site – however nearby residents are not in the mood for any celebrations. A large wedding marquee could be installed in the walled garden of the Amisfield estate, near the 18th century Amisfield Tower, under proposals for t...
Mike confesses all!
AN author has confessed on a popular podcast that he once stole a book from a Newton Stewart bed and breakfast – and still feels guilty about it 35 years later. Former editor of the Galloway Gazette Mike Kernan recently confessed his “crime” during an interview on The Book Alchemist podcast. M...
Ann goes global with quilt project
QUILTS made locally have gone global this week. For Mouswald based quilter Ann Hill BEM, right. is in Brno in the Czech Republic taking her Alzheimer quilt collection, “Changing Minds around the World”, to exhibit in the annual Czech Quilt Show 2024. She said: “This is a huge honour but mainly...
Partnering across continents to improve livelihoods
THE work of scientists and farmers in Scotland, including this region, to breed more productive dairy cows has paid off both at home and on the African continent. Research by Professors Raphael Mrode and Mike Coffey, from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), pictured, has enabled them to identify econ...
Terregles residents battling house project
A DUMFRIES man’s plans to build a new house in Terregles is facing stiff opposition from the community council and his would-be neighbours. Lloyd Gemmell hopes to be granted permission to construct a one-and-half storey house with integral garage on land in the Mainshead area. The property would b...
Towns bond over shared astronaut link
AN official kinship has been formed between Langholm and the American city of Wapakoneta. It has taken five years of discussion between dignitaries in the Muckle Toon burgh and their counterparts in Ohio but the link has now been formalised. And the two communities have come together to celebrate th...
Tributes to ‘inspirational’ police officer John Boyd who led hunt for Lockerbie bombers
John Boyd, who led the hunt for the bombers of the UK's deadliest terror attack, has died age 90.