The Galloway Gazette - News Feed

Court hears of ‘bizarre’ behaviour

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:38:06 GMT

A binge drinker who dropped his trousers in a Newton Stewart nightspot appeared at the sheriff court in Stranraer on Tuesday to admit six offences.

Trio assaulted man in Port

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:34:47 GMT

Three teenagers from Whithorn were all fined at the Stranraer Sheriff Court last week after pleading guilty to assaulting a man in Port William in 2011.

Driver admits offences

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:32:47 GMT

A 26-year-old man from Stranraer was fined a total of £1275 and banned from driving for 15 months at Stranraer Sheriff Court this week after he admitted five offences.

£10,000 benefit fraud admitted

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:18:35 GMT

A 23-year-old Castle Kennedy woman pled guilty to a £10,000 benefit fraud at Stranraer Sheriff Court this week.

Moira’s team are the golden girls at Chelsea

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:12:11 GMT

A team of Scottish flower  arrangers, including Moira Graham from Twynholm, struck gold this week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Families’ Boxing Day row ends with fines

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:44:08 GMT

A row between two families on Boxing Day in the Isle of Whithorn was resolved in Stranraer Court this week.

Twinning date is revealed

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:49:44 GMT

The official twinning of Newton Stewart with the French town of Marcoussis will take place on Friday, November 1, at a civic reception in the town, funded by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Suspicious activity near bird nests

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:11:59 GMT

Police want to identify a man acting suspiciously at bird of prey nests near Threave Castle between 7pm and 8pm on Monday. No nests were disturbed in this incident. He wore a green jumper and trousers and had a white bag.

Uncle to the rescue following flash floods

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:48:00 GMT

Captain Underpants, aka Uncle John, came to the rescue of a car full of wedding guests (and the wedding band!) on Saturday after flash flooding saw them stuck on the road between Mutehill and The Grange, Kirkcudbright.

Lemurs come out for summer season

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:38:46 GMT

The ring-tailed lemur twins born in February have made an appearance at their home in the Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park.

New healthcare technology for region

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:38:41 GMT

Putting You First is supporting a large scale pioneering clinical trial which will test the potential for new technology to transform healthcare in Dumfries and Galloway.

Council commits £12.6 million for broadband delivery

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:57:39 GMT

Dumfries and Galloway Council has agreed to spend £12.6million on delivering superfast broadband to the the region.

Country fair dates announced

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:35:48 GMT

This year’s Galloway Country Fair takes place on August 17 and 18 at Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate.

Suspects face multiple charges

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:47:48 GMT

Persistent investigatory work by local officers has resulted in some clear-ups to recent crime spates in Dumfries.

ITV Border to air referendum series

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:18:24 GMT

ITV Border is to broadcast a series of programmes examining the history and development of the independence question in Scotland as part of ITV’s coverage plans for southern Scottish viewers ahead of the referendum in September 2014.

Scrap metal stolen from village

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:33:22 GMT

Police are seeking the culprits of a metal theft from Whauphill.

Galloway people invited to become tree buddies

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:30:03 GMT

Environment and Climate Change Minister, Paul Wheelhouse, is urging people in Galloway to get involved with a UK-wide initiative that aims to build a comprehensive picture of tree health issues.

Still no catering for centre

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:26:16 GMT

Catering services at Kirroughtree Visitor Centre at Stronord continue to be on hold ahead of the busy summer season.

MSP launches ‘yes’ campaign

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:38:36 GMT

SNP MSP for the South of Scotland Aileen McLeod addressed the launch event of Yes Wigtownshire in Stranraer’s Ryan Centre on Saturday alongside the Yes campaign’s Dennis Canavan and Tam Dewar from Labour for Independence.

Garden launches TV bid to draw visitors

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:06 GMT

Logan Botanic Garden is trying to drive more tourists to the Dumfries and Galloway area by investing in a TV advertising campaign with ITV Border.