Dumfries and Galloway Standard - Local News - Annandale and Eskdale

Vintage ploughing day on the way

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

MORE than 100 vintage tractors from across the region will take part in an annual working day on Sunday (October 18) at a farm off the A75 near Annan.

Dairy study for Craig

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A LOCKERBIE creamery employee is one of two in the UK chosen by Milk Link to take part in a groundbreaking dairy education initiative.

Market celebrates first anniversary

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

LOCKERBIE Farmers Market is celebrating its first birthday on Saturday in the Town Hall.

Moffat church bash makes cash

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

THE Episcopal Church in Moffat recently hosted a gathering of people to support the Rett Syndrome Association, the charity which benefits children suffering from this debilitating condition.

Mileson money bid

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A COURT bid is being prepared to claw back up to £12 million of debt left by former Gretna football club tycoon, Brooks Mileson.

Gretna housing plans are snubbed

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

OUTLINE plans for up to 200 new homes and a 100-bed nursing home on part of the former Gretna Golf Course have been refused by councillors.

Wheelchair curling taster session success

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A WHEELCHAIR curling taster session at Lockerbie Ice Rink was a huge success.

Sports trust hosts holiday programme for kids

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

ANNANDALE and Eskdale Sports and Leisure Trust are again organising two weeks of activities and sport in the October school holiday period.

Sporty kids this October

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

SOME of the country’s sporting stars, top coaches and sports organisations have played a part in one of the region’s most successful schemes for youngsters.

Community revels in rural grant awards

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

THE ESKDALEMUIR community is celebrating a fifth share in £186,030 handed out in grants by the Rural Dumfries and Galloway LEADER Programme.

Windfarm applications cause air of discontent

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

OPPOSITION to the proliferation of windfarms in Annandale and Eskdale is gathering force with lobbying to the Scottish Government.

Annan jobs cheer

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

SIX months after reducing its workforce to just 25 employees, Annan’s Young’s Seafood factory has created 43 new jobs.

Movies return to Old Well

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

MOVIE magic has gripped Moffat.

Lockerbie radio gets new DJs

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

THERE are five new DJs at Lockerbie Academy’s radio station – LA2DAY. They are all bubbly pupils and are all passionate about music.

Annan school gets £350,000 facelift

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

ANNAN’S St Columba’s RC Primary School is being repaired and renovated this year at a cost of £350,000.

Painters con locals out of cash

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

POLICE fear the public may be talked into making a donation or paying for paintings they do not really want.

New plans for old course set to be refused

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

DEVELOPERS hoping to site up to 200 new homes and a 100-bed nursing home on part of the former Gretna Golf Course could be barking up the wrong tee.

Gateway set to widen

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

AROUND 50 jobs are to be created at the Gretna Gateway Outlet Village with the opening of six new stores this month.

Communities speak of grief at farmer's death

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

THE communities of Eskdalemuir and Langholm have united in grief at the tragic death of a local businessman and farmer, John Allan Reid.

Scarecrows help raise funds

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

STONE the crows!