- 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
Local Headlines
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.
Scottish Headlines
Man killed in tractor crash named
An elderly man who died after a crash between a car and a tractor has been named by police.
Car deaths followed crane oil leak
Three members of a family killed in a crash when their car skidded may not have died if a crane leaking oil had been properly maintained, a sheriff has ruled.
Army battalions lay up Colours
The Princess Royal returned to the church where her daughter was married to see two army battalions lay up their Colours.
App to show alcohol's ageing effect
A phone app which illustrates the impact alcohol has on personal appearance aims to "shock people into drinking just a little bit less", its creator has said.
Actor Mullan reopens Govanhill pool
Actor and director Peter Mullan has reopened a community swimming pool following an 11-year campaign.
Showbiz
Walliams overcomes BGT buzzer fear
David Walliams has overcome his reluctance to buzz contestants on Britain's Got Talent - and is now happy to put them out of their misery.
Tulisa to tell life story in book
X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos has promised fans there is "lots to tell" after it was revealed she is releasing her autobiography later this year.
Griffin O'Neal jailed over crash
The son of actor Ryan O'Neal has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for his involvement in a drug-fuelled, head-on car crash that injured another driver.
Rape trial shock for Corrie viewers
Viewers were left stunned tonight as they saw Coronation Street's scheming Frank Foster walk free from court after he was found not guilty of raping Carla Connor.
'Upbeat' Holden set for BGT return
Amanda Holden is expected to return to Britain's Got Talent next week.
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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
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Sunny spells
Temperature: 0 C to 6 C
Wind Speed: 8 mph
Wind direction: North east
