Dumfries and Galloway's pupils may only return to school for two days a week in new term timetable proposals

"Your willingness to comply with the test and protect system has been absolutely invaluable."I also want to thank all of the public health staff in Dumfries and Galloway who have been involved in the management of this incident."

Get the latest politics news sent straight to your inbox every FridayEleven positive coronavirus cases have now confirmed in a cross-border cluster of infections.The total increased by one overnight as health officials test and trace contacts in part of Dumfries and Galloway.Scotland’s national clinical director, Jason Leitch, revealed the new figure during Nicola Sturgeon’s daily press briefing.

“I am sorry about this, but the five-mile limit means you should not travel to pubs south of the border this weekend.“I know this will not be welcome news for people in these areas and I am genuinely sorry about that but this outbreak is sharply reminding us just how highly infectious Covid is and how vital it is that we proceed with real care and caution.”

“Generally, it will provide a better service.”Mr McLeod was asked to give the costs but he said: “The documents are with the manager of the fleet so I cannot answer the question, it’s not I don’t want to.”

“Town centres in Galloway and West Dumfries have been badly hit in recent months and the SNP Government needs to lead the way in coming up with a rescue plan.”● Public toilets reopened in Annan, Dumfries, Castle Douglas, and Stranraer on Monday.

Game of Thrones as an example. Not only was the depiction of her rape incredibly brutal, but after she survived it, it defined the rest of her plot line on the show.

castle and baronial mansion house hotel in Dumfries and Galloway which doubles as a wedding venue has gone on the market for the first time in 35 years.Comlongon Castle Hotel, in Clarencefield, has a long and illustrious history having been built, and originally owned, by the Murrays of Cockpool.It is being marketed by real estate advisor Colliers International with a guide price of around £1.1 million.The Lands of Comlongon were granted to the Murrays in the early 14th Century with the Tower

Get the latest politics news sent straight to your inbox every FridayThe Scottish Government has revealed a “cross border” cluster of covid-19 cases in Dumfries and Galloway.Nicola Sturgeon announced the single figure outbreak at her press conference in Edinburgh.Coronavirus infection levels are falling north of the border, but concern exists about people from other parts of the UK bringing the virus to Scotland.The First Minister has said the Government has no plans to impose quarantine on

them.” MSP Colin Smyth said: “No stone should be left unturned to stop job losses at Brown Brothers.“This is really devastating news for the staff that could be affected by job cuts and my thoughts are very much with them and their families.

lockdown that has left the industry hanging by a thread. Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced on Wednesday that bars with beer gardens and outdoor restaurants can get back to business from Monday, July 6.The plan is part of the next phase of the route out of lockdown.

return of pupils after the summer holidays. Kirkcudbright Academy has prepared a fortnightly timetable for splitting learning between home and school.But the change in policy means it will not be implemented – unless the Covid-19 situation deteriorates.Kirkcudbright Parent Council leader Liz Kettle believes most parents would welcome a return to normal.She said: “Overall the reaction will be positive.

 “Martha Knows Best,” which will follow Stewart doing outdoor projects on her Bedford, New York farm, is tentatively slated to air later this year.We do not yet have dates or more details for Stewart’s return to “Chopped” or her holiday-themed Food Network show.Also Read: Why Discovery's Lifestyle Boss Doesn't Mind Poaching Viewers From Her Own Networks“I am thrilled to be partnering with HGTV on ‘Martha Knows Best’ and sharing everything I have been working on at my home during quarantine,”

Cops have been alerted to a council probe into a bungled roads maintenance contract which cost taxpayers more than £3 million.An internal investigation into the loss-making deal with Transerv Scotland has revealed a trail of mismanagement and incompetence.And the police were informed of the inquiry amid concerns that there may have been fraudulent activity involved.Council leader Elaine Murray (below) told the Standard: “There’s certainly been incompetence.

Love Island, faced a backlash for having an imported Pomeranian pup from Russia in the middle of a pandemic, rather than buying or adopting from the UK. The Mirror Online reported they used a Cheshire based breeder called Tiffany Chihuahuas to import the dog from Russia - and that the dogs can sell for up to £5,000.

Fifteen care home residents in Dumfries and Galloway have died of Covid-19 since the pandemic struck.The number was disclosed in a report to Dumfries and Galloway Council’s specially convened committee to continue authority business during the lockdown.And at last Friday’s meeting of the Ad Hoc Covid-19 sub committee, which is screened to the public via a webinar, Lillian Cringles, chief social work officer, gave an update of testing in the region’s 31 care homes.She told members how they had