Majority of Dumfries and Galloway's polling stations handed temporary reprieve

Although the case rate is “well above” the Scottish average, it was “testament to the people of Dumfries and Galloway following the rules” that it had fallen.He added: “Bringing that number down depends on each and every one of you thinking as you open the door ‘Do I actually have to open it?’.”

“In the interim alternative branches for Thornhill include Penpont and Closeburn.“The nearest branches for Georgetown Post Offices include St Michael Street and Dumfries. For Gretna branch the alternatives are at Springfield and Longtown.”

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is due to address Holyrood shortly on the matter of whether the current restrictions - due to last until the end of the month - will be extended.An announcement is also extended on whether school pupils will return to classes at the start of February.

Since the start of the outbreak last March there have been 3,199 overall.Across Scotland there were 1,429 cases reported yesterday taking the total since the start of the crisis to 163,762 There have been 78 deaths as a result of the virus since Friday and 5,305 overall.

news of the River City star’s tragic passing at the age of 61. The Perth-born actor was most recently known for his role as Pete Galloway on the hit BBC Scotland soap.

Perthshire -based TV actor Andy Gray, star of River City, has died at the age of 61. Andy, who was born in Perth, was best known for his role as Pete Galloway on the BBC Scotland soap.

River City actor Andy Gray has died at the age of 61.The Perth born star was best known for his role as Pete Galloway on the BBC Scotland soap.He also played roles in hit TV shows such as City Lights and Naked Video.

“Our Take Five campaign, which launched recently, raises awareness of fraud and highlights ways in which people can protect themselves and remain vigilant to this crime.“Be aware an unsolicited telephone call, email or text message may not be from the person or organisation it appears to be from.

coronavirus” by encouraging their staff to broadcast from office studios.Robin Galloway contacted the Record after penning an open letter to Scottish radio.The Pure Radio presenter said yesterday: “It pains me to be that person but I’m unable to keep counsel any longer.“Nearly every radio station in Scotland is promoting the spread of coronavirus by encouraging their staff to attend their studios.

Rangers to extend their lead in the race for the title. Celtic's goalless stalemate with Livingston yesterday gives Steven Gerrard 's side an opportunity to inch even closer to their first Scottish Premiership trophy in a decade.

Covid-19 vaccination programme.The taxpayers’ money was awarded to KPMG in September – three months before the first jab was available.Contract documents reveal the multi-national firm secured the deal without any other bids being considered.The job description states it is for “extended flu and Covid vaccination programme management and advisory services”.Scottish Labour’s Neil Findlay said: “This is extraordinary – we have the Scottish Government handing over millions to a private sector

Brian McConnachie QC, defending, said Bauba “deeply regrets” being responsible for the death.Lord Matthews told Bauba, who also admitted attempting to pervert the course of justice, that he had to sentence him on the basis that Mr Dunn went for the knife first.

Lawrence Shankland ’s “ridiculous” wonder goal was fitting on the night the club paid tribute to legendary Dundee United boss Jim McLean.

He said: "Dumfries and Galloway went from almost no cases to the highest in the country in three weeks - that is the nature of this virus."People should be cautious in Dumfries and Galloway, but they shouldn't be scared, the hospital both has its own capacity and we have mutual aid across the whole country."

There are currently 1,467 people in hospital – up 83 from yesterday. A further five people are intensive care, taking the current figure to 100.A further 78 people have died, taking the total to 4,779.

NHS patient in the UK to receive a bionic hand last month, which was fitted over Zoom. The 57-year-old from Glasgow 'can't wait to eat a burger' with two hands and get back to doing the 'simple things' like cutting her own food and brushing her hair.

Neil Lennon will see out the season at Parkhead, a report has claimed. The under-fire manager managed to steady the ship after a horror run of just two wins in 12 games.

UK health secretary Matt Hancock announced yesterday that the Oxford-AstraZeneca had been approved for use in the UK.The first of 100 million doses – enough to vaccinate 50 million people – are due to be administered on Monday.