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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,…

Labour politicians recently met with the director of Ravenscraig to discuss the latest proposals for the vast site. Mark Griffin, the Scottish Labour MSP for Central Scotland, and Pamela Nash, the Labour MP for Motherwell, Wishaw, and Carluke, visited the Ravenscraig site to get an update on the new developments planned by Ravenscraig Ltd. The…

Air fryers, popular kitchen gadgets known for their ability to cook foods using hot air instead of hot oil, have come under scrutiny for potential privacy breaches. A recent study by experts from Which? revealed that certain air fryers sold in the UK have been found to request permissions to eavesdrop on users’ conversations. This…

**Massive Increase in Scottish Road Fatalities as Police Watchdog Issues Warning** A recent report has revealed a significant 26 per cent increase in road fatalities across Scotland, prompting a warning from the police watchdog. According to the report published by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS), the total number of people killed or…