News
Stranraer baker takes treacle award
A STRANRAER baker has won a silver award for its treacle scone at the Scottish Baker of the Year Awards.
Stranraer’s Clinton Cards faces uncertain few days
FIVE members of staff at Stranraer’s Clinton Cards will have to wait to find out if their jobs will go as part of the company’s administration.
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.
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
Advice for those seeking mortgage
As lenders raise mortgage rates and tighten criteria for borrowers, the website unbiased.co.uk has gathered advice and tips for consumers on how to navigate the current mortgage market.
DJs Darren Emerson and Steve Lawler Top Wickerman Festival’s Dance Bill
DANCE music legend Darren Emerson and creative phenomenon Steve Lawler will be heading to The Wickerman Festival’s ‘Bass Camp’.
Collection goes on show
Whether you are local or visiting the region, now is your chance to discover more about the artwork held in the Dumfries and Galloway Council collections thanks to an exhibition at the Gracefield Arts Centre titled Highlights.
Spring Fling gets out and about
Magical mystery tours, bike rides and guided walks are lots of fun ways to see great art while enjoying fabulous countryside during this year’s Spring Fling open studios event.
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.
Community
Activities for disabled children
Dumfries and Galloway Council supports families who have children with disabilities during what can be a long summer holiday by providing six summer activity schemes throughout the region.
Play park group in fundraising effort
A FUNDRAISING group to improve facilities at a Newton Stewart playpark has been gathering momentum.
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.
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Weather for Newton Stewart
Friday 18 May 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 6 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 23 mph
Wind direction: North east
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 5 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 23 mph
Wind direction: North east
