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Armed police have sealed off a street in Dumfries as they search for three men who are wanted in connection with an attempted robbery. Three men forced their way into a property on Kirkpatrick Court on Monday and demanded cash from the residents. Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary said: “At no time during this operation was […]
Police are investigating reports of an “altercation” after a car crash which blocked the A75 near Dumfries. The collision involved two vehicles – a Volkswagen Passat car and a Ford Transit van and took place near the Shell service station on the east side of Dumfries at 12:30 on Wednesday. As a result of the […]
Carers and their families and friends are invited to the launch of Dumfries and Galloway’s new Joint Carers’ Strategy. During the week beginning 27 August, the launch event will be touring the region to make sure everyone gets a chance to find out about the new strategy. The launch will be at 8 different venues […]
Queens have been handed the plum draw in the quarter final of the cup as they travel to face Div 3 Rangers at Ibrox. The tie will be played on Sunday 9th Sept The Ibrox side beat the holders Falkirk 1-0 on Tuesday to reach this stage of the competition – Andrew Little with the […]
Dumfries and Galloway Police tell us the A75 road in Dumfries and Galloway is blocked at present just east of the Shell Service Station near Collin due to a road crash. Police and emergency services are dealing with the crash and motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible. Diversions are being arranged.
A fifth small town store has been raided in southern Scotland in a series of cigarette thefts across the region. The Co-operative in Cotton Street in Castle Douglas was targeted at 03:00 on Monday. It follows similar incidents at the Costcutter in Annan on Thursday and previous thefts at Thornhill, Newton Stewart and Gatehouse of […]
Police are investigating a serious assault which occurred about 2300 hours on Wednesday 15 August 2012 in Queensberry Street, Dumfries. The incident resulted in a 30 year old man requiring hospital treatment for the injuries he sustained. Anyone with any information on this incidents is asked to contact police on 0845 600 5701 or any […]
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious one vehicle road traffic collision that occurred on the A716 Cornerhouse to Drummore Road just south of Drummore, at around 20.15hrs on Thursday 16 August. The collision involved a blue coloured Vauxhall Corsa being driven by a local 20 year old man. The man sustained serious facial […]
Fire Fighters from Thornhill, Dumfries and New Galloway are still at present fighting a large hay shed fire at Moniaive . Dumfries and Galloway Fire and Rescue recieved the call at approx 5.15pm and the are expected to be on scene for the rest of the evening The hay shed next to Moniave Primary School, […]
Annan Athletic 3-2 Berwick Rangers Scott Chaplain grabbed a double as Annan Athletic scored three in five minutes to come from behind and defeat Berwick Rangers. Philip Addison tapped in from six yards to give the visitors the lead after 14 minutes. Fraser McLaren then scored from close range in the 25th minute to give […]
