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Woman charged after three dogs found dead inside Annan home
Emergency services were called to a property on Muirbeck Road in the Newbie area on Wednesday.
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Three dogs found dead in property as woman to appear in court
Police attended a property in Newbie in Annan, on Wednesday following a report of concern for the dogs
Driver in serious condition after crash involving car and stationary lorry on A75
Emergency services were called to the crash on the road from Gretna to Stranraer near Annan around 11.10pm on Sunday
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Jack backs Jack as former first minister campaigns for Labour namesake in Holyrood election
EXCLUSIVE: Former first minister Jack McConnell was out knocking doors for Labour candidate Jack McConnel in the Galloway and West Dumfries constituency.
Man dies after being hit by car in early-hours Dumfries crash
Emergency services raced to the horror collision at 3am on Sunday, May 3.
Teen died in Scots river incident just days after celebrating 18th birthday
Benjamin Glen, from Dumfries, died following an incident in the River Nith on Thursday night.
Devastated family of teen who died in Scots river say their 'hearts are shattered'
Benjamin Glen, 18, has been named locally after he drowned in the River Nith.
Teenager’s body pulled from River Nith in Dumfries after search operation
Emergency services were alerted to a person in the River Nith near the Kingholm Road area
Police inspector thrown 15ft in air after being struck by driver in hit-and-run
Martin McGroary, 27, was told a prison sentence was 'inevitable'
Man admits severely injuring police officer by hitting him with car in Dumfries
Martin McGroary, 27, admitted driving in a “culpable and reckless manner” after he stuck Inspector Jonathan Edgar with his car.
Best staycation spots in Scotland for city lovers, beach bums and culture vultures
With fears that flights might be cancelled this summer, it is a great opportunity to holiday in Scotland
Man misdiagnosed with depression before simple blood test found hormone problem
Gordon Russell, 46, put his low mood and fatigue down to “lack of sleep and having a child”.
Scotland's highest village with underground cave and pub offering scenic views
You can visit this underground cave which boasts plenty of history and sits beneath Scotland's highest village. You can also follow a guide down this dark tunnel
Child rapist who ‘wrecked victim’s life’ jailed for 12 years
Robert Guthrie, 50, groomed the 13-year-old girl before assaulting and raping her on a number of occasions
Beloved Dumfries and Galloway campsite lamb has leg amputated after breaking limb in field
Workers at the Bush of Ewes noticed that newborn Valais lamb Noodle had been hurt on March 26
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
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...