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Education Scotland Inspectors recently paid a visit to Dumfries Academy and found it to be a place where young people feel “safe, supported, encouraged and well cared for.” The school was praised for the positive relationships it developed with its young people which support effective learning. The inspectors noted that these relationships were helping its […]

Joan McAlpine MSP has sought reassurances from an Australian deep mining company that local people will benefit from any developments through jobs training and community benefit.       Ms McAlpine met with Gary Fietz from New Age Exploration in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday to hear more about the company’s plans to mine for […]

As scaffolding is removed and the newly restored fabric of Moat Brae House is being revealed – like a present being slowly unwrapped for Christmas, two special, festive events will be held to raise funds for the Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust. A Sale of Works of Art and Experiences at Thomson Roddick Scottish Auctions […]

The Met Office has issued an amber ‘be prepared’ warning for strong winds across parts of Scotland for tonight and Thursday morning.   The most severe weather is expected in the Highlands and northern Scotland with winds of around 80mph possible. However commuters and motorists in the central belt are also being asked to prepare […]

The public across Scotland are tonight being warned of potential disruption over the next 24-36 hours due to severe winter gales and the potential of flooding on east and west coasts. The Met Office have issued an Amber ‘Be Prepared’ warning covering most parts of Scotland, effective from 2am till 4pm on Thursday, with the […]

COTLAND’S men and women curlers failed in their bid for gold glory at the 2013 Le Gruyere European Curling Championships which ended yesterday. The men’s rink skipped by Lockerbie’s David Murdoch finished with a bronze medal after they beat Denmark 7-6. Murdoch said: “We know what the real goal is this season and this week […]

EXTRA police patrols in Dumfries town centre and at the surrounding retail parks are being introduced from this weekend to combat crime in retail premises. Dumfries Community Policing Unit Town Centre Officers launched their festive safety campaign yesterday. A Police Scotland spokesman said: “This will see increased patrols in Dumfries Town Centre and the surrounding […]

Stranraer captain and firefighter Frank McKeown played in a fourth-round Scottish Cup tie just hours after carrying out “traumatic” rescue duties at the Glasgow helicopter crash scene. McKeown was one of more than 100 firefighters working through the night at The Clutha pub, before playing against Clyde. “Obviously it was a bit of different build-up to a […]

Queen of the South twice pegged back St Mirren to ensure their Scottish Cup fourth round tie goes to a replay. On-loan Newcastle midfielder Conor Newton half-volleyed the Buddies in front, but home pressure paid off when Iain Russell equalised. St Mirren regained the lead when Steven Thompson finished a flowing move. Michael Paton’s cool […]

Big Country will be among the bands to play at the Big Burns Supper event in Dumfries in January next year. It is the third edition of the festival which is held at a number of venues across the town. Other performers taking part in the 2014 supper include Dick Gaughan and the Mull Historical […]