- Tests on fake retina 'encouraging'
- Councillor Leishman elected Provost
- Waiting-time breaches evidence call
- Rail crime levels fall in Scotland
- Number of hate crimes increases
- Call for child protection inquiry
- Woman's jewellery 'seen in house'
- Language could be taught from P1
- '3,200 jobs lost' with single force
- Two more patients die at hospital
- Fraser 'normal after disappearance'
News
Supermarket plans to be in by end of month
PROPOSALS for a new supermarket and filling station on land at Barnkirk, Newton Stewart are due to be submitted within a fortnight.
Political figures give backing to caravan campaign
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to object to government plans for a 20 percent tax levy on static caravans which could aid the death of the region’s tourist industry.
Businesses wanted to boost Galloway’s forest tourism
AN appeal has gone out to entrepreneurs who can help run the new £4.5 million visitor services planned for Galloway Forest Park.
Administraion agreement signed between SNP and Tories
AN agreement has been signed between the Conservative and SNP groups to run Dumfries and Galloway Council.
10 cleared of sectarianism
THE trial of 10 people from Newton Stewart, Minnigaff and Ringford charged with singing sectarian chants in Victoria Street, Newton Stewart, on April 24 last year ended last week with nine of them acquitted and one found not guilty.
Sport
Star shine in Challenge Cup
Dalbeattie Star saw off the challenge of Queen of the South in the final of the South’s most prestigious competition, the Challenge Cup, by winning 8-1 at the neutral ground of Galabank, home of Annan Athletic.
Monday night football
Dalbeattie Star completed their league campaign unbeaten when they played their final match against Newton Stewart at Islecroft on Monday and won by 5-0.
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Lifestyle
Homeowners run insurance risk
Nearly 3.5 million UK homeowners are putting their homes and possessions at risk by not having adequate home contents and buildings insurance, according to research from MoneySupermarket.com.
Celebrating 10 years of Newton Stewart Walking Festival
NEWTON Stewart Walking Festival has been celebrating its 10th birthday over the past week with hundreds of walkers from around the country gathering in the town to enjoy the varied walking opportunities that Galloway has to offer.
Local art goes on show
A GROUP of local artists are exhibiting at the Harbour Cottage Gallery, Kirkcudbright, from May 21 to June 2.
Cheaper to rent prime properties
In stark contrast to the general UK property market, research by PrimeLocation.com shows it is cheaper to rent than buy a prime property in the UK, the website’s new Prime Rental Index reveals.
New sounds from Whithorn group
A NEW group on the Galloway music scene has emerged in the past year and is gathering quite a following.
Community
Moonlight meander
The Marie Curie Cancer Care Machars Fundraising Group is holding its second Newton Stewart Moonlight Meander.
Sainsbury’s seek new charity partners
LOCAL charities in Wigtownshire are in with a chance of receiving a year’s worth of fundraising support thanks to Sainsbury’s in Newton Stewart.
Galloway Past Picture
RAMBLING through the glens of Galloway has been a popular pastime in this area for more than a century as this picture confirms. Long before the Wigtownshire Ramblers pulled on their boots there was a Newton Stewart Ramblers Club. This photograph comes from a collection of old snaps loaned to The Galloway Gazette by Stephen McDowall.
Creetown quilts heading for Hampden
A group of ladies in Creetown are doing there bit to raise awareness of dementia by making quilts that will end up covering the pitch at Hampden Park.
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Weather for Newton Stewart
Thursday 17 May 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 6 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: South
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 6 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 23 mph
Wind direction: East
