Disappointment has been expressed over the failure of South Lanarkshire Council to commemorate the centenary of the Rutherglen Cenotaph. A local resident, Dorothy Connor, had hoped the council would mark the 100th anniversary of the war memorial’s unveiling on October 26, 1924. Despite reaching out to Council Leader Joe Fagan and Provost Margaret Cooper to…

A Scottish nurse is honouring her late father by embarking on a 60km ultra-marathon to raise awareness for men’s mental health. Imogen Sharp, a 25-year-old ICU nurse, lost her father, David, to suicide when she was just nine years old. Describing him as a “very happy, loving, generous man,” Imogen revealed that her father was…

The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS), the country’s largest teaching union, has expressed its approval of the decision to abandon plans for a four-and-a-half day week in secondary schools in Dumfries and Galloway. The EIS raised concerns about the lack of clarity and numerous unanswered questions surrounding the controversial proposals. The Dumfries and Galloway councillors…

Dumfries and Galloway Council is pondering the idea of reducing support for music festivals and altering bin collection frequencies, among nearly 50 other propositions as part of a budget consultation. The financially-strapped council is contemplating scaling back its assistance for the Youth Beatz music festival and changing household bin collections to every three weeks. These…

Dumfries and Galloway councillors are poised to approve local place plans for four communities in the region. Residents in Gretna, Rigg, Gretna Green, Springfield, and St John’s Town of Dalry have been actively involved in developing proposals for these plans over the past year. These local place plans (LLPs) are aimed at empowering communities to…

A team of volunteers has been recruited in Dalry to wind up the historic town hall clock after the previous caretaker retired. The clock, donated to the village in 1897, requires weekly winding and monthly adjustments. Gary Blissett, a volunteer, took over the responsibility from the previous caretaker and organized a team of ten volunteers…

Dalbeattie Caravan Park Receives Approval for Expansion Despite Public Opposition In a decision that has sparked controversy, Dalbeattie Forest Lodges and Caravan Park has been granted permission to expand, adding 31 static caravan pitches to its existing setup. The owner, Gordon Hoey, sought approval from Dumfries and Galloway Council for the expansion within the Solway…

A new knitwear range has been launched using Blackface wool from the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere. The first-ever Merrick Scottish Blackface Knitwear garments, designed by Jo Storie, have gone on sale this week to mark Wool Month 2024. This social enterprise is considered to be the first global fashion brand utilising Scottish Blackface…

Success at the double for Laurieston farmer John Carson and his team It has been a week of triumph for local farmer John Carson and his team at Dornells Farm in Laurieston. Carson recently clinched the runner-up position in the Sheep Farm of the Year category at the prestigious Scottish Agricultural Awards. The following day,…