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In this issue

May 01, 2026

'Disgusting' vandals target bench dedicated to region's Covid dead

A memorial bench gifted for those who died during the Covid-19 pandemic in Dumfries and Galloway has been vandalised to make a \"treehouse.

3 mins

COUNCIL TO SUE SHARKS

The council is taking the operators of Solway Sharks ice hockey team to court after it failed to keep up with debt repayments.

2 mins

Grant's proud to finish marathon

An Annan dad who ran the London Marathon in memory of his stillborn son has barely had time to catch his breath-with an Edinburgh half marathon already on the horizon.

1 mins

Man pleads guilty to running down officer

McGroary deliberately hit inspector with his car

3 mins

Teen to appear in court

A Thornhill teenager has been ordered to appear at Dumfries Sheriff Court accused of a number of offences.

1 mins

MP opens Annan bank hub

Annan Banking Hub was officially launched by Dumfriesshire MP David Mundell at its permanent home at 68 High Street.

1 mins

Crichton Trust appoints new chief executive

The Crichton Trust has announced the appointment of Ivar Milligan as its new chief executive - succeeding Gwilym Gibbons.

1 mins

Restoration plans are approved for Ellisland

Major step forward in campaign to save site

2 mins

Zoonotic infection is thriving on farms

Survey shows Orfin 88.8 per cent of sheep flocks

2 mins

Gardeners flock to support worthy causes at spring sale

An amazing project has seen a successful joint venture between Lockerbie and District Rotary Club, HMP Dumfries, James Jones and Sons Ltd, and the McDermid Supply Company.

1 mins

Council's row with racing ace over work

Formula 1 ace David Coulthard is on a collision course with planners over his luxury Stewartry home.

1 mins

'Positive' response to new rail link campaign

More than 60 folk attended a meeting in Dumfries to forge ahead with a campaign for a modern railway linking Stranraer with Dumfries.

2 mins

School's cheers for marathon teacher

Hero's welcome Miss Blamire back at school with her medal

1 mins

Iain's final lifeline trip to help Ukraine

Kind volunteer steps away as pal Andy vows to continue legacy

5 mins

Get free tickets to see Our Land

Our Land Watch for free at the RBCFT and Annan Lonsdale if pre-book tickets online

2 mins

A lot of fine art will be on display at Eskdalemuir

The Dumfries and Galloway Fine Arts Society launches a May exhibition at Eskdalemuir Old School Hub and Café tomorrow.

1 mins

NEWTON STEWART SPOT-ON TO CLINCH TROPHY SUCCESS

On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, Newton Stewart lined up to take on Lowland League side Gretna 2008 in the Challenge Cup Final.

1 mins

Team's season is celebrated at gala showcase

After Saturday's draw at home to Montrose, Queen of the South fans joined directors, management, staff and players for the club's end of season awards.

2 mins

THIRD PLACE BATTLE ZONE

Stewart's raring to go as Queens take on Alloa in big play-off showdown

2 mins

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Dumfries and Galloway Standard Description:

Publisher: Reach-Publishing-Services-Limited

Category: Newspaper

Language: English

Frequency: Semi-Weekly

The Dumfries & Galloway Standard is a tabloid newspaper primarily serves Dumfries and the surrounding towns and villages such as Thornhill, Sanquhar, Lockerbie and Annan.