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Locally based artist Gary Craig is fascinated by the uniqueness of people – their personalities, what they do, their mannerisms and how they see themselves. Gary’s perception shows in the quality of his work – his portraits seem full of energy and convey the characters of his subjects. This new exhibition in Gracefield Café Gallery […]
Do you want to help shape the future of Dumfries & Galloway? Dumfries & Galloway Council remains committed to developing and strengthening our Council at local level and to provide services that meet the needs of the communities across the region. As part of the new Area Framework model, our Council is enhancing opportunities for […]
Iain Renicks sits in for Sheila Notman on Thursday drivetime his phone guest will be legendary music journalist and broadcaster Dave Fanning . Dave is considered to be the man who broke U2 onto mainstream radio . He has also interviewed many of musics glitterati from REM to Jon Bon Jovi, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel […]
Police are once again warning the public to be vigilant when using ‘hole in the wall’ cash machines after another device was found on a card machine in Moffat. This is the second time that a bank in the town has been targeted for this type of scam this year. The previous one being in […]
Police in Dumfries are investigating a serious case of vandalism at the Arnold Clark Garage in Annan Road Dumfries. Sometime over the weekend Friday 7 to Monday 10 October 2011, 29 cars in a compound at the garage have been vandalised. The cost of the damage to the cars is estimated to be in the […]
Police in Dumfries are investigating a robbery which took place on the cycle path at Nunholm, near to what is known as the Old Carnation Factory in Dumfries. About 1630 hours on Monday 10 October 2011 a 23 year old man was cycling along the path when he was approached and threatened by the following […]
As Scottish Flu Awareness Week launches today, Monday 3 October 2011 week, it’s been revealed that over 42 per cent of people aged under 65 in the Dumfries and Galloway area who are entitled to get the flu jab didn’t take up the offer last year. Health professionals across the country will be urging people […]
Jane Henderson – organiser of the Bridal Ball to be held at the Cairndale Hotel on Saturday 12th Novemeber from 3pm – will be Annette Richards Guest on the Breakfast Show Tuesday 4th October. Tune in after 8am to get your invitation and find out more
Police are reminding members of the public to be aware of the dangers associated with bogus callers. The warning comes after a local woman received a call from an Indian sounding male who requested she went to a local bank to collect an UCash voucher. The caller then went out to state that once she […]
A joint investigation led by Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Benefit Fraud Section in conjunction with the Department of Work and Pensions, has resulted in a Castle Douglas man being fined £350 at Stranraer Sheriff Court. William Patterson aged 70 of Cotton St, Castle Douglas was found guilty of obtaining benefit which he was not entitled […]
