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Festival events staff required

A LANGHOLM man has used his love of music to carve out an unusual career in the entertainment business.Read

Right royal recognition for volunteers

VOLUNTEERS in Dumfriesshire could be given official recognition for the work they do.Read

Gretna hotel has two reasons to celebrate

A FLAGSHIP Annandale and Eskdale hotel has scooped four prestigious awards.Read

Penpont playground project

PUPILS at Penpont Primary School have begun the work to transform their playground into a new outdoor environment that will encourage education, learning and fun.Read

Building firm wins award

THE BUILDING firm behind the construction of Dumfries and Galloway College’s new £37million campus has won a top award.Read

Youth worker honoured lifetime achievement awatd

AFTER more than 30 years supporting young people, Dumfries and Galloway Council youth officer Ian Donaldson has been honoured with a prestigious lifetime achievement award.Read

Last service for minister

A MUCH-LOVED and respected Reverend who has given sterling service to the New Abbey and Beeswing district has retired.Read

Teams and schools up for sporting awards

SIX individuals, teams or schools in Annandale and Eskdale will have their sporting achievements honoured at a ceremony tonight.Read

St Joseph’s celebrates centenary

A PAPAL Blessing from Pope Benedict XVI for the school community has kick started the centenary celebrations for St Joseph’s College in Craigs Road, Dumfries.Read

Testing questions at Locharbriggs quiz night

THE LOCHARBRIGGS Community Centre Association (LCCA) quiz night, which was held in The Lochar Inn, recently attracted 20 teams from within the community.Read

Disabled riders’ achievements rewards

A GROUP of young members of Nithsdale Riding for the Disabled passed their Grade 1 exams with flying colours recently.Read

Bench marks fond memories

DUMFRIES and Galloway Aviation Museum recently lost its most experienced engineer with the sad loss of Douglas “Dougie” Boyd .Read

Team work raises cash for charities

THE FIRST night of the Dumfries Round Table quiz was on the February 6 where all who took part decided on which charity all monies raised would be donated.Read