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Police are warning the public to be vigilant when using ‘hole in the wall’ cash machines after a skimming device was found on a card machine in Dumfries. The device was found by staff at the Santander premises in High Street, Dumfries on Friday 5 November 2010. Police want to trace the following three people […]
Missed the fireworks at Park Farm lastnight, or want to see them again? Here’e a film from David Slater of the Fireworks Extravaganza held at park farm on Sunday 7th November 2010. These are some highlights of a fantastic display on a clear but very cold night.
A short film from David Slater, about the flag raising ceremony held in Dumfries on Thursday 4th November 2010. The raising of the Norwegion flag was to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the arrival of the first Norwegion refugees to arrive in Dumfries.
There will be a Peace/Remembrance Vigil at Dumfries Northwest Church of Scotland on Sunday 7 November between 6.00 and 8.00pm. Film footage of all of the major conflicts will be played on the interior walls of the sanctuary. The music will be The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace (Jenkins) Requiem (Faure) Requiem (Lloyd Webber). […]
Police in Dumfries are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision on the A710 at Whinneyhill near Dumfries this morning (Friday 5 November). The collision occurred at around 08.30hrs and involved a white Fiat Punto and a grey Suzuki Jeep. The local 32 year old male driver of the Suzuki has sustained serious […]
Police are advising motorists that the A710, Dumfries to New Abbey road is closed at Whinnyhill near Islesteps, Dumfries following a road traffic accident. Early information suggests the road collision involves two vehicles. Drivers are asked to exercise patience, avoid the area if possible and expect delays if travelling nearby. Further information will be released […]
Are you applying to Dumfries & Galloway Council or Nithsdale Area Committee for funding? Nithsdale CVS is holding a workshop to raise awareness about the application process for council funding using the new D&G Council application forms and criteria. Date: Friday 26th November 2010 Time: 2pm to 4pm Location: the hub 24-26 Friars Vennel, Dumfries, […]
Dumfries ultra runner Marcus Scotney has been selected to represent Great Britain in an exceptionally tough endurance running event in Gibraltar this weekend. On Sunday 7th November, Marcus will take on some of the world’s top ultra-endurance runners in the gruelling 100km World Championships. The event has attracted around 270 competitors from some 28 countries, […]
Members of the Dumfriesshire Federation of the Scottish Womens Rural Institute converge on DG One in Dumfries on Friday and Saturday for their federation show. The showcase event includes competitions from photography to home baking, floral art to crocheting. The show is open to the public and the ladies of the SWRI are hoping to […]
The Dumfries Fairtrade group is looking forward to the Fairer World Fair to be held at St George’s Church Hall, George St., Dumfries on Saturday 6th November. The Fairer World Fair will feature at least 9 stalls from local fair-traders, selling a range of products from chocolate to jewellery, and from rice to bags. All […]
