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Aftermath of the bus crash near Newton Stewart

Supporters survive horror bus crash

A GRANDAD told yesterday of the terrifying moment when a football supporters’ bus skidded on black ice and overturned.Read

Truck problem in Castle Douglas

A “FRIGHTENING” increase in the number of lorries hurtling through Castle Douglas has sparked complaints from residents.Read

No go for cold callers

BOGUS WORKERS are set to be left out in the cold.Read

School car park concern in Castle Douglas

POLICE have responded to complaints from parents about parking at a school.Read

Fishery plans could end ‘crazy’ crayfish import to local restaurant

RESTAURANT bosses are backing plans for a radical solution to crayfish contamination.Read

Cable thieves put “life on the line”

THIEVES put their lives at risk to steal electricity cables worth just £200.Read

Mum handed implant reprieve

A GATEHOUSE mum is to have her breast implants replaced after a health scare.Read

Drivers urged to slow down on Stewartry road

A LORRY smash has sparked a call for motorists to “slow down” on a busy Stewartry road.Read

Bridge of Dee farmer victim of tractor con

A STEWARTRY farm worker thought he’d picked up a bargain when he bought a £5,000 tractor over the phone.Read

Fishing festival thrown lifeline

A FISHING festival which was culled by crayfish contamination is back on stream.Read

Mums take brave leap for charity

TWO brave mums will take part in a charity skydive later this year to support a cause close to their hearts. Read

Palnackie teaching pair aim for Kenya

A PAIR of Palnackie Primary School teachers will tackle a half marathon in a bid to fund a trip to Kenya.Read

New food festival for the region

FOOD lovers are expected to flock to the Stewartry later this year thanks to a new festival.Read

Gatehouse mum on mend after health scare

A WOMAN affected by a breast implant scare has spoken of her “relief” after a long-awaited removal operation.Read

Turbine group hits out at windfarm

A WINDFARM watchdog has hit out at new plans for a massive development in the Stewartry.Read

New viewpoint for Dundrennan

A NEW viewpoint is set to be created near Dundrennan as part of the celebrations for the Queen’s diamond jubilee.Read

Go-ahead for outdoor centre

CONTROVERSIAL plans for an outdoor centre near Kirkcudbright have been given the go-ahead by the Scottish Government.Read

New Dalbeattie school open day

PEOPLE in Dalbeattie are being encouraged to take a close look at plans for a new multi-million pound school.Read

Chairman’s car vandalised during game

A FOOTBALL club chairman believes he has been targeted personally after his car was vandalised while he watched his team.Read

Football charity calls on the Stewartry

A FOOTBALL charity which has been a hit in Dumfries plans to relaunch in the Stewartry.Read

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