- Alert sees town streets cleared
- City bed tax 'is ill-considered'
- Lennon: I thought of giving it up
- Children's unit 'may become unsafe'
- Skippers on £1m confiscation orders
- Suspicions of affair 'festered'
- Special Award for Moffat at Baftas
- Call over airbase 'radium' probe
- Firms urged to use apprentice offer
News
Former business personality of the year banned from Chamber of Commerce
AN award winning businesswoman has been kicked out of the Wigtownshire Chamber of Commerce after allegedly breaching their code of conduct.
Real-life kitchen sink drama
A CREETOWN resident whose hot water stopped running last weekend was advised by her social landlords to wash her kitchenware in her bathroom sink.
Man cleared of knife attack
A man who went on trial for an alleged knife crime was found not guilty at Stranraer Sheriff Court on Monday.
Be WOWed at the beach
The annual World Oceans Week Celebrations (WOW to those in the know) are set to return this year with some fantastic new marine-themed activities for all the family.
No-show for Wigtown Bay ospreys
WIGTOWN Bay’s ospreys have surprised everyone this year by pulling a bit of a vanishing act.
Sport
Bravehearts in Ireland
TWO boxers from the Whithorn Bravehearts Amateur Boxing Club flew over the Irish Sea last weekend to compete for a Scotland select in Ireland.
Young cricketers win cup tie
GALLOWAY Cricket Club’s under-13 team travelled to Kingholm last Friday night to take on St Michael’s Cricket Club in a Scottish Cup match.
Sevens heaven at Newton Stewart
ALL eyes in the rugby community will be turned to Newton Stewart tomorrow (Saturday) when the club holds its annual sevens tournament. The Seriously Strong and Bladnoch Whisky Rugby Sevens kicks off around noon, with a fine line-up of teams competing for the title.
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.
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Lifestyle
Planning applications for week ending 18/05/12
WHAUPHILL, Sheep Park Farm, formation of access (retrospective); applicant R&E Vance; agent Mr A Paterson (11/P/1/0412).
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’.
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.
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.
Community
Letters: Lorries are a hazard
I feel compelled to write after spending a week’s holiday in your area last month.
LETTERS: Ghost towns on a Sunday deter tourists
ON a recent visit to the area, we decided to take a tour of the towns near where we were staying in Kirkcudbright to find somewhere for lunch at around 1pm.
LETTERS: Town shops do not satisfy demand
IN RESPONSE to Joan Mitchell (Letters, The Galloway Gazette, May 11), I would love to support our local independent shops. I am going to a wedding in seven weeks and I am planning to buy a new suit, shirt and tie for the occasion. To help me support our local independent traders, can you tell me where in Newton Stewart I can buy these items?
1 commentBusy year for Machars Young Farmers
Following the Machars Young Farmers Club annual general meeting it has been non-stop for the members with many events and activities competed.
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.
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Weather for Newton Stewart
Saturday 19 May 2012
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 4 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 21 mph
Wind direction: East
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 6 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: East
