Hundreds of cyclists tackled the fifth round of the Scottish Cyclocross Series in Castle Douglas on Sunday.
Hundreds of cyclists tackled the fifth round of the Scottish Cyclocross Series in Castle Douglas on Sunday.
May at Dalbeattie High School brings SQA exams for senior students, but also a little bit of a change with an “alternative timetable” for some.
A controversial new recycling initiative has been delayed for a second time.
A controversial new recycling scheme has been delayed.
Dog owners are being urged to make sure their pets are under control when they’re in the countryside.
Last week we left Betty Craig of Castle Douglas in 1969 at Stobhill Hospital in Glasgow, where she had just completed two years of training and qualified as a state enrolled nurse.
Police are continuing to appeal for information after a crash on the A75 on Friday night claimed the life of a Castle Douglas man.
Police officers are urging people to stay safe and not to be complacent over the festive period.
Catering companies in Dumfries and Galloway have turned down the chance to be part of the UK’s biggest youth festival, it has been revealed.
A poem written by a retired Castle Douglas nurse has been included in a landmark national publication.
“The organisers came in to apologise but it seems one half doesn’t know what the other half should be doing.”The Tour Series was part of the four day CD Bike and Food Festival and co-ordinator John Whittaker said: “The driver moved the barrier so she could drive through and the traffic management guy said she couldn’t do that, perhaps not in the nicest way."I believe it was resolved – Ian Barr from the council went to apologise and someone from the traffic management company also went in to
“He would lay a wreath regularly at his mother’s resting place and never spoke a word to anyone.“Now I can visit her and put up a permanent memorial in her memory.”
Walker choked back tears after being found guilty.Sheriff Brian Mohan insisted people living in a similar area were obliged to “live and let live” and added: “Your temper got the better of you.
“However I must stress that it will not detect the potential presence of the Covid-19 virus in asymptomatic patients who show no signs of fever.“Nonetheless, this thermal imager will increase awareness to the potential presence of the virus in vitally important places such as GP surgeries, or indeed any other place of work.”
www.justgiving.com/ScotlandsVirtualKiltwalk2021-DawnCampbellEvery penny they raise will be topped up by 50 per cent thanks to businessman Sir Tom Hunter and The Hunter Foundation, who are supporting the Virtual Kiltwalk.Between Friday and Sunday, kiltwalkers will take on a variety of socially distanced challenges including walking, running, cycling and even trampolining.
baby who was born in lockdown has become obsessed with TV show The Chase after watching it every day for a year. Despite not yet being able to speak, nine-month-old Nalah Watson demands to watch the popular quiz show every single day.Mum Jade, 33, from Castle Douglas says Nalah concentrates hard while watching and even laughs at host Bradley Walsh's jokes.
Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A Kirkcudbrightshire chemist’s son who went on to become President of Ghana has died in hospital in Accra, the country’s capital, aged 73.Jerry John (JJ) Rawlings is reported to have contracted Covid-19 after attending his mother’s funeral in the city.He was the son of James Ramsay John, a pharmacist from Castle Douglas who spent almost 30 years in the country.James became head of Kingsway Chemists, now part
“So we are looking for toiletries such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste and shower gel.“We would also appreciate donations of Christmas items such as crackers, mince pies and small items that could go in a stocking.”
“Our recognition of forces personnel must not end when active service does – there is always more we can do for our veterans.” Poppies to be displayed can be found at www.poppyshop.org.uk/products/download-a-remembrance-poppy and donations can be made at www.justgiving.com/campaign/poppyappeal2020
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon revealed last month an “indicative date” of September 14 for gyms reopening.That date is set to be renewed on August 20 and could potentially be brought forward to August 30.
Wilko in Castle Douglas has tested positive for Covid-19.The worker experienced “mild symptoms” and got tested immediately, the company said.The retailer confirmed the case in a statement on Wednesday afternoon.a spokesperson said: “One team member at our Castle Douglas store experienced mild symptoms of Covid-19 and acted very quickly and responsibly to self-isolate and got tested straight away.“The team member had been away from the store for over a week before this, therefore we are confident
A Castle Douglas mum has come up with a fun way to help couples reconnect during lockdown.Zoe Lloyd decided to create The Snapping Strategy after the birth of her son and chats with other mothers about strained relationships.The game, which is based on Snap, features questions for couples to ask each other and aims to help towards a happier, more loving partnership without having to resort to therapy.Zoe said: “I believe relationship help could be made more accessible.“The best person to talk to
A care home manager is being bold by going bald.
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