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Annan chairman blasts reconstruction process

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:59:00 GMT

Annan Athletic were one of only six SFL clubs to vote against league reconstruction plans passed at Hampden Park on Wednesday.

Connor secures Scottish double

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Dumfries golfer Connor Syme has won back to back Scottish Schoolboys’ titles.

Robinson heads to Sweden

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:01:00 GMT

Queen of the South goalkeeper Lee Robinson has signed for Swedish side Ostersunds FK.

Gretna eye return to the seniors

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:01:00 GMT

Gretna hope that league reconstruction proposals approved this week by Scottish League clubs can pave the way for them to return to the professional game.

McNish ready for Le Mans

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Allan McNish believes his Audi team are in good shape for the Le Mans 24 Hours next weekend.

Grant Hanley help Scotland to shock win

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:44:00 GMT

Grant Hanley helped Scotland to their first win under new manager Gordon Strachan on Friday night as the national team beat Croatia 1-0 in Zagreb.

Engine trouble forces Andy to drop out

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:47:00 GMT

An engine problem forced Andy Scott to withdraw from the fourth round of the FIA European Rallycross Championship in Finland on Sunday in order to prevent terminal damage being caused to his car.

Rhys knocks opponents for six

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:52:00 GMT

Rhys Pagan will be out to hit his opponent for six as he looks to extend his undefeated run in June.

Young cyclists on track

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:56:00 GMT

The Annandale and Eskdale Track Cycling Competition for children aged Primary 4 – 6 was held at The Everholm Sports Complex Running Track in Annan on Sunday .

Bogie grabs dramatic win

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:25:00 GMT

A dramatic final twist saw Dumfries’ David Bogie win his fourth Jim Clark Reivers Rally in five years on Sunday, and his second consecutive victory in the ARR Craib MSA Scottish Rally Championship.

Dunbar set to face Samoans

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:28:00 GMT

Alex Dunbar steps on to the rugby world’s main stage tomorrow as he picks up his first Scotland cap.

Kirsty keeps place in Scottish squad

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:44:00 GMT

Dumfries High School pupil Kirsty Howat has been chosen again to play football for her country.

Lochar leave on a high

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:42:00 GMT

Lochar Thistle bowed out of the Dumfries and District Amateur Football League on Friday night with a victory over rivals Lochmaben at the David Keswick Centre in the Tayleurian Cup.

Young agrees new deal with Queens

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:39:00 GMT

Derek Young has become the latest member of the Queens double-winning side to commit his future to Palmerston.

Star striker joins Annan

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:36:00 GMT

Annan Athletic have snapped up veteran striker Peter Weatherson for the new season.

Women's debut in national league

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Fri, 31 May 2013 10:26:00 GMT

The Dumfries Women’s team made their debut in the Women’s National League on Sunday away to George Watsons.

Crews set for Jim Clark race

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Fri, 31 May 2013 10:24:00 GMT

Dumfries competitors in the ARR Craib MSA Scottish Rally Championship are readying themselves for the third – and only Tarmac round – of the series, the Jim Clark Reivers Rally on Sunday.

Three cups up for grabs at County

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Fri, 31 May 2013 10:03:00 GMT

The Dumfries and County club championships took place on Sunday on one of the best days of the summer so far.

New Ger Bell sets sights on Europe

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Fri, 31 May 2013 09:47:00 GMT

Ex-Queens keeper Cammy Bell hopes signing a long-term deal at Rangers will see him play in Europe again.

Gaffers gave me a Pat on the back

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Fri, 31 May 2013 09:24:00 GMT

Queens youngster Patrick Slattery is eagerly anticipating next season after winning another contract with the Doonhamers.