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The Reverend George Lind bades a fond farewell to Annan for pastures new

A DUMFRIES-born banker who became a Church of Scotland minister in Annan 12 years ago has left for pastures new.Read

Come Divine with me

A COME Dine With Me inspired event has been organised to raise money for Closeburn Gala.Read

Robert Burns Day celebrated in Dumfries

A NUMBER of traditional ceremonies commemorating and celebrating the life of Robert Burns were held in Dumfries on Monday, January 25 – the date of his birth.Read

Charities share in cash from Light Up A Life

TEN local charities have shared in the money raised by St Michael’s and South Parish Church’s annual Light Up A Life event.Read

Barn dance planned for Drumcork Farm

A THORNHILL farmer is following in the footsteps of his late father by raising money for the community.Read

Raising a glass to the bard

ROBERT Burns enthusiast Wilson Ogilvie raised a toast to Scotland’s national bard as the traditional celebrations of the poet's birth get into full swing.Read

NHS Dumfries and Galloway wins prestigious award

HEALTHY OPTIONS REAP REWARDS: NHS Dumfries and Galloway has been recognised for making it easier for hospital staff and visitors to eat more healthily, by gaining a prestigious national award. David Matheson, catering Manager at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary picked up the healthy living award at the recent Promoting Health Service conference in Edinburgh.Read

AA rosettes for Sanquhar eaterie

THE BLACKADDIE Country House Hotel in Sanquhar, run by Michelin Star chef Ian McAndrew, has received another top award.Read

Interfaith Group enjoys special event

MEMBERS of the Dumfries and Galloway Interfaith Group have been learning about other beliefs and people’s life stances.Read

Dumfries and Galloway Council praises Food Train service

THE POPULAR food train service has come in for praise from council chiefs.Read

Lockside kids create calendars

YOUNGSTERS have helped create a colourful calendar for 2010 for the Children's Services Centre at Lochside, Dumfries.Read

A look inside Burns Howff Club

WITH a seven-year waiting list for new members, Dumfries Burns Howff Club has a certain reputation in the Burns’ world.Read

Closeburn Martial Arts Club To Celebrate 15th Year

CLOSEBURN Judo/Sombo Club is all set to enter into their 15th year.Read

Sanquhar panto gets modern twist

THE Sanquhar Pantomime Group’s Christmas 2009 ‘star studded’ production ‘Cinderfellas’ departed from the traditional tales with a more modern story line.Read