Threave Bowmen Archery Club find new Castle Douglas home for indoor season
Threave Bowmen Archery Club have started their indoor season with a new home in Castle Douglas. Shooting indoors at Castle Douglas Town Hall on a Friday evening allows the club…
Neil Robertson returns and Wu Yize compared to snooker great after epic English Open final
Neil Robertson eventually held off the challenge of Wu Yize (Picture: Getty Images) Neil Robertson returned to the winner’s circle on Sunday night, but only after being pushed hard by…
Prince Andrew Royal Lodge alternative ‘ruled out’ as Fergie makes major £4.25m townhouse decision
A potential alternative residence for Prince Andrew has been ruled out as his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, has rented it out. The beleaguered Duke of York is being pressured by his…
90s film icon reveals ‘ridiculous’ way she lost weight months after giving birth
Demi Moore has reflected on the ‘pressure’ she felt under to lose weight after giving birth (Picture: DGP/imageSPACE/REX/Shutterstock) Demi Moore has revealed the ‘crazy’ way she lost weight after putting…
Number of tourists coming to major Dumfries and Galloway events well short of target
The number of tourists being attracted to Dumfries and Galloway through major festivals and events is still falling well short of the agreed target. A huge amount of effort and…
Donations help enhance Dumfries hospital room for families affected by baby loss
Recent generous donations have allowed the local branch of national bereavement charity Sands to further support families affected by baby loss through enhancing the Rainbow Room at Dumfries Infirmary. The…
Scottish Government claims Galloway National Park could be like no other in Scotland
A national park for Galloway could be like no other in Scotland if it goes ahead, the Scottish Government has indicated. Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon said the proposal is…
Satellite mapping could help save lives in flood-prone Dumfries and Galloway communities
Lives could be saved in flood-prone Dumfries and Galloway communities – thanks to a helping hand from outer space. Data from a new satellite emergency mapping service (SEMS) will mean…
Kirkcudbright Primary School given pass marks for Education Scotland
Kirkcudbright Primary School has earned pass marks in an inspection by Education Scotland. Key strengths under the newly-appointed headteacher and acting depute headteacher included a strong focus on improving learning…
The £27m Celtic bench that saved the day as Brendan needing big guns says it all about fearless Falkirk
It said it all about Falkirk’s sterling display at Celtic Park that Brendan Rodgers had to send for his big guns to finally get the better of the Bairns. John…