Dumfriesshire News

Region’s children party like it’s 1999

SIX Dumfries and Galloway youngsters won’t forget their 10th birthday in a hurry ... they partied with The Queen. Read

Film company trades Edinburgh for New Abbey

FILM firm Mothcatcher have shunned the bright lights of Edinburgh for New Abbey. Read

Annandale and Eskdale news

Special athletes get kitted out for Games

A TEAM of 16 athletes from Annandale and Eskdale taking part in the Special Olympics next month have been given a double boost by staff at the Chapelcross Nuclear Power Station. Read

Justin cops top police college award

ANNAN community cop Justin Clark is the toast of the division after winning the prestigious David Gray Memorial Trophy at the Scottish Police College. Read

Mid and Upper Nithsdale News

Nithsdale village to go online

A NEW website for Thornhill is in the pipeline in a bid to let visitors know what the village has to offer and for residents to find out what is going on in the area. Read

Court date mix-up for accused

A FORMER Dumfries and Galloway councillor has appeared before the Sheriff at Dumfries on a warrant after failing to appear at a preliminary trial hearing in the court. Read

Stewartry and Wigtownshire News

Osprey chick

Osprey chick survives plastic bag ordeal

RUBBISH nearly claimed the life of one of the region’s first Osprey chicks in 200 years last weekend. Read

No way back for Milk Link as Kirkcudbright creamery closes

HOPE ran out for 121 employees in Kirkcudbright this week after Milk Link bosses confirmed proposals to end production at its creamery in the town will be implemented. Read

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