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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…

Shoppers Divided Over Coca-Cola’s Return of Festive Cinnamon Drink Shoppers have expressed mixed reactions to the return of Coca-Cola’s festive cinnamon drink, hitting supermarket shelves just in time for Christmas. The brand has decided to bring back its controversial cinnamon-flavoured beverage to add a touch of festive spirit. Posted in the Extreme Bargains and Couponing…

Dr Gary Gillespie, the chief economic advisor to the Scottish Government, will be presenting a speech in Dumfries as part of the Crichton Conversations series. The event will take place at the Gilchrist Room in Easterbrook Hall on Bankend Road. The topic of the lecture will be “Does structural economic change accelerate in times of…