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Over 11,00 tickets were ordered online, and the crowd did not disappoint. YouthBeatz 2011 was a massive success also bringing in tourists to Dumfries. The music festival which took place at Dock Park on Saturday 13th August included musical acts like Chipmunk and Basshunter, as well as our very own Emma’s Imagination. Dock Park […]
Police in Dumfries are investigating a spate of vandalisms to cars across the town of Dumfries overnight. At this stage it appears that 18 or so cars have had windows smashed. Cars in Newton Road and Findlater Court in Lochside, Dumfries; Church Street; Terregles Street, Terregles Village; Maxwell Street; Ewart Walk and Barnett Road in […]
The 2011 Galloway Country Fair this weekend the 20th and 21st of August at Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate looks to be one of the most exciting yet with trade stands, craft stands, food halls, falconry, terrier racing, clay pigeon shooting, axe throwing, archery, stick making, fishing demo, lurcher show plus much more with main […]
Police report that the missing man Alan Barrick from Crocketford has been found safe and well today in Southend on Sea. The public and media are thanked for their assistance in this matter.
A special joint exhibition exploring the landscapes, buildings and people of Dumfriesshire opens at Dumfries Museum and Gracefield Arts Centre this weekend. The exhibition at Dumfries Museum focuses on historical works, showcasing the way artists have recorded the county over the last three centuries. […]
A film from David Slater, of the Cultural Minister’s visit to Moat Brae House, and the Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust, to inform them they are receiving £246,000 of Historic Scotland funding.
MP for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale, interviewed by Mark Smith this afternoon about the riots in England, the government’s response and tomorrow’s debate in the House of Commons: David Mundell PM comments on the riots
Police are asking drivers to extra care on road across Dumfries and Galloway as further heavy rain is forecast through Wednesday evening and into Thursday. Already a number of roads in the region are being affected by standing water and drivers reminded of the dangers of driving into water at speed. Drivers should also consider […]
Police are advising motorists that the A76 is blocked north of Kirkconnel due to a road traffic collision. The road is expected to be closed for a considerable period of time to allow for recovery and police investigations to take place. Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible and to expect delays if […]
Mark Smith interviewed his daughter, Rebecca (Bec), who lives near Hackney and close to some of last night’s riots. She also works in Leather Lane, in the borough of Camden: Bec Smith from near Hackney
