They have also funded tablets to support some young carers who lacked a device to access the internet in a bid to help maintain education services.
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“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.
The council said more information will be made available for other openings in soon.
.They have also funded tablets to support some young carers who lacked a device to access the internet in a bid to help maintain education services.
“They are booked solid right through to September,” Mrs Sutton said, “and holiday home sales have orbited since we opened up. We have had six viewings and four sales already.” She added: “People seem to be thinking twice about flying abroad and facing possible quarantine.
With travel restrictions easing after what seems like forever in lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic, people are starting to dream of holidays abroad. However, as celebrities are both trendsetters and jet-setters, some of them have already travelled off to exotic locations to enjoy a well-deserved break after spending months confined to four walls.
The Scottish SPCA’s Ayrshire Animal Rescue Centre is back finding animals their forever home after lockdown saw rehoming completely suspended for almost two months.After trialling a limited rehoming service in May, the centre is now rehoming animals using a combination of an online-only application system, carefully controlled appointments and ‘virtual home checks’ where prospective owners and their homes are vetted via Zoom calls.Now the charity have this lovely girl (pictured above) in their
Dumfries and Galloway will be lifted today.Travel curbs were retained in parts of the region last Friday after a "cluster" of Covid-19 cases was discovered.Twelve people were confirmed to have been infected.
"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.”
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
Eager holiday-makers flocked to Kilwinning’s Thorne Travel on Monday to book their summer getaway following an ease on lockdown restrictions.After three months in lockdown, Thorne Travel welcomed back customers and even made bookings to Europe set to jet off as early as July 15.The travel agency was thrilled by the support shown to the team on Monday, which saw a wave of customers pop in to enjoy a Tuk Tuk of sweet treats and book their holiday.Owner, Shona Thorne said: “The reopening went
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
zoos, sarafi parks and farms were given the green light to reopen last month, bosses at Cockfields, on the border of Ashton and Oldham, said they wanted extra time to put all the new safety measures in place.Now they are ready to open the gates once again, from Saturday, July 4, and say the 'staff and animals are so excited to see everyone'.Sessions will run from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm, with a reduced capacity so that social distancing can be maintained and the place can be deep cleaned in
Rutherglen shop owner is hoping her customers return now that coronavirus lockdown restrictions have been eased.
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.