- Man killed in tractor crash named
- Car deaths followed crane oil leak
- Army battalions lay up Colours
- App to show alcohol's ageing effect
- Actor Mullan reopens Govanhill pool
- Delivery driver chased off robber
- Man's ear bitten off in attack
- Jobs fear 'holds back house buyers'
- Social housing consultation begins
- Motorists warned as snow falls
- Fire crews tackle property blazes
- United action over far-right march
- Man arrested over woman's death
- Parents continue search for son
- Pair questioned over shooting death
- 'Ticket row' conductor back at work
- Scots referendum talks rescheduled
- Snow forecast during wintry weekend
News
Budget Day for Council on the horizon
DUMFRIES and Galloway Council will meet next Thursday to set their budget, including another proposed council tax rate freeze, for the year amid accusations they are operating a “sinister culture of secrecy”.
Man to stand trial over crash death of 22-year old
A STRANRAER man is to face trial at Kirkcudbright Sheriff Court accused of causing the death of a young driver near Springholm, Castle Douglas.
Lawyer denies wife assault
A well known solicitor appeared from custody at Stranraer Sheriff Court on Wednesday to deny assaulting his wife in a hotel in Portpatrick.
Chance to make the CAP fit
Scotland’s farmers are being presented with another opportunity to help shape the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) as the Scottish Government launches its consultation on the EU Commission’s proposals for the policy.
Sport
Abi is Scottish Junior Champion
NINETEEN-year-old Stoneykirk teenager Abigail Brown will be heading to Sweden next month for the World Junior Curling Championships after her team won last weekend’s Scottish Junior Championships at Aberdeen.
Newton Stewart come full circle
From a time many moons ago when Newton were entrenched in a mire of losses and when Irvine issued a five-try display of running rugby, how things have changed. Without ball, running rugby is not quite the same. Against a well-organised defence, the touchline tends to arrive before the try and trying to obtain decent ball against a superior pack all make for where Newton Stewart are now as opposed to then.
Big day at Murrayfield for Emily
TOMORROW will be a day to remember for 11-year-old Emily Cleer as she will be one of the Scotland rugby team’s mascots for their Calcutta Cup clash against England at Murrayfield.
Lifestyle
What’s on
Starting this week until 30 March: Scottish Snowdrop Festival - across Galloway. Some gardens charge entry fees.
Choral society celebrates 120 years
KIRKCUDBRIGHT Choral Society (KCS) is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year with several events to mark this auspicious achievement.
Win a copy of a great new book
Chas and His Rock’n’Roll Allotment is a gardening book like no other. Written by Chas Hodges, better known as half of musical duo Chas and Dave, the book is full of funny stories and anecdotes interspersed with the author’s tips for “growing your own”.
Heart-rending problems in pets
This week concludes the series looking at heart disease in our pets. Having discussed the clinical signs, examination and diagnostic tests, we finish by considering a few of the most common heart problems.
Cat homing show to be held
CATS Protection will be holding a homing show in the Macmillan Hall, Newton Stewart on Saturday 11 February, between 10am and 3pm.
Community
What’s on
Starting this week until 30 March: Scottish Snowdrop Festival - across Galloway. Some gardens charge entry fees.
Planning applications
LESWALT, pumping station, Ervie Road, proposed 11KV overhead line; applicant Scottish Power (12/C/1/0001).
Sexperts in the school
RECENTLY sixth years at the Douglas Ewart High School participated in ‘sexperts’, a peer education programme designed to teach third years about sexual health and how to stay safe.
Letters: Thanks for cash help
May I through the Gazette thank all the people who contributed to my Christmas appeal for Children in Distress. The appeal was to raise £500 to sponsor a teenager in Romania and I am so pleased that, thanks to the generosity of local people, I now have £970 ready to be sent away – £500 to sponsor a teenager and the balance to help the other children in the orphanages that Children in Distress administers in Romania.
No pain, no gain - chest wax brings in cash
THE Next Step Progress Voluntary Group has set about fundraising for the Coronation Day Centre, Stranraer - a much needed facility in our community. The group are undertaking a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) entitled Working with Others. The programme is being delivered by the Lowland Training Programme and supported by the Council’s Community Learning and Development Service.
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Weather for Newton Stewart
Sunday 05 February 2012
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 4 C to 6 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: West
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 0 C to 6 C
Wind Speed: 8 mph
Wind direction: North east
