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Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has used her time in Scotland to visit the global headquarters of a charity which specialises in landmine removal. She is visiting the country with her partner Brad Pitt as he shoots the film World War Z in various locations. The pair are long-standing supporters of the Halo Trust’s work. Jolie […]
Police report that the missing youth Samuel Gale has been found safe and well in Edinburgh. The public and media are thanked for their assistance in this matter.
Police report that concerns are growing for a missing youth from Castle Douglas. Samuel Gale 16 years, from Gelston, Castle Douglas., he has not been seen since 05.00 hrs on Thursday 18th August 2011. At that time he was thought to be at his home address. Samuel is described as about 5’4” tall, slim build […]
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
