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Lamp post accident at Carty, Newton Stewart.

Tractor downs power cables

Thirty-two properties in and around Carty were left without power today after a tractor accidentally pulled down electricity cables.

JD is missing from his home in Port Wiliam

Have you seen JD?

A cute little cat called JD has been missing from his home in Port William for over two weeks now, and his frantic owner is looking for help finding him from Galloway Gazette readers.

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Whithorn are chess champs

Robert and Victoria Smith, Leah Pickthall, Gavin Martin, Adam and Jim Astbury and Max Vance from Whithorn Primary School travelled to Glasgow on Saturday, April 28, to compete in the Schools Mega Final Chess Challenge.

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.

Sport rss

Ryan Centre Clubs raise £1464 for Sport Relief

USERS of Stranraer’s Ryan Centres and users came out in force to raise money for Sports Relief during the months of March and April.

Martyn Henry, Jonathon Hill, Johnny Fisher, Graeme Blain, Calum Dunn and Martin Walsh

Fond farewell at club awards

NEWTON Stewart Football Club held its end of the season and annual awards event on Saturday night in the Arkhouse, Stranraer.

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.

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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.

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Lifestyle rss

Descent from Mullwharchar to Loch Enoch (Corserine to Loch Trool) - Newton Stewart Walkfest 15 May 2012

Another year over for Newton Stewart Walking Festival

THE organisers of Newton Stewart Walking Festival have thanked those who supported their 10th anniversary event which finished last week.

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Cats’ Corner

The South Ayrshire Branch of Cats Protection would like yoy to meet Smoosh.

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).

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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.

Community rss

Sports physiotherapist Laura Patterson with Jack, Hope and Rachel. GG 2105016 12

Sports Day with a difference

LAST Friday, Port William Primary School held a ‘sports day’ with a difference when inviting guests to talk to the pupils about their careers in sport.

From Our Files

50 years ago – May 26, 1962

LETTER: Time for new thinking on theology

As we witness the decline in church support, we must ask ourselves if we could not harness the goodwill of many believers who have difficulty with dogma. This was codified for the illiterate in AD451 by the Council of Chalcedon when the Copts decided they couldn’t accept the concept of Christ as anything but the spiritual Son of God. Resurrection and virgin birth seem needless hurdles of a non-spiritual nature to many who believe in one God, not a trinity. There must be room for them as friends of the church at least to protect us from a religious vacuum that invites outlandish cults. I would suggest a new Council of Chalcedon.

Kirkcowan School celebrates 150 years

PUPILS past and present flocked to Kirkcowan Village Hall last Saturday for a special tea dance to begin the week long celebrations marking Kirkcowan Primary School’s 150th anniversary.

Letters: Lorries are a hazard

I feel compelled to write after spending a week’s holiday in your area last month.

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Weather for Newton Stewart

Tuesday 22 May 2012

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Temperature: 8 C to 16 C

Wind Speed: 12 mph

Wind direction: South

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