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Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Vale edge out Anvils in cup clash
Abbey Vale boss Allan Clark praised his players for digging deep with 10 men to edge past Gretna in the first round of the Potts Cup on Saturday.
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November 28, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Tribal panto for festive times
The Birchvale community theatre and hub in Dalbeattie is getting set for its Christmas pantomime.
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November 28, 2025
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Boxing Club puts on a grand show
Nith Valley Boxing Club held their latest home show at the Loreburn Hall in Dumfries.
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November 28, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Calls for A75 to be duel carriageway
Irish Seaport operators are calling for the long-awaited bypass of Springholm and Crocketford on the A75 to become a dual carriageway.
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November 28, 2025
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Campaigners hit out at latest wind farm proposals
A constant battle against windfarm developments has descended into a “war of attrition” in the Stewartry, villagers have claimed this week.
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November 28, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Celebrating sixty glorious years of great music
Accordion and fiddle players mark major anniversary
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November 28, 2025
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The only way to have a fun Christmas is to allow other people to bring something to the party
So this year, we all sat down - it’s the same team who work on it - and it's made by Raise the Roof, which is Phil Spencer and I's production company.
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November 28, 2025
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Don't miss midwife Ren's Rock Nativity
Fledglings Musical Theatre Company's Rock Nativity is thrilling audiences at St George's Church Hall.
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November 28, 2025
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Drove through doors of house while over limit
A drink-driver crashed through the patio doors of another man's home before phoning him and saying:\"Just wait until you see your house!
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November 28, 2025
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Memorial to brave missionary murdered by Nazis
Scotland's first brass Stolperstein plaque to Dunscore-born Jane
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November 28, 2025
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Coming together to mark milestone
An audience of more than 90 enjoyed the 60th anniversary club ight held in the Crichton Golf Club.
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November 28, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Zootropolis2 is a Disney cracker
In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ZOOTROPOLIS 2 (PG), detectives Judy Hopps (played by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile.
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November 28, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
'Smash and grab raid' on pay packets
This week’s Budget has been blasted by Dumfriesshire MP David Mundell as a’smash-and-grab\"raid on the pay packets of ordinary working people throughout Dumfries and Galloway.
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November 28, 2025
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How to save but still celebrate
THE christmas wish of many parents is to give their kids the best of everything - even if it means sacrifices for themselves.
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November 28, 2025
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New speed limits in place to improve safety
Transport Scotland, in partnership with Dumfries and Galloway Council, is introducing new 20mph speed limits on sections of the trunk road network to improve safety and encourage active travel.
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November 28, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Increase in deliberate fireraising
A small group of yobs were responsible for dozens of fires recorded in two areas of Dumfries and Galloway earlier this year.
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November 28, 2025
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LOCHAR PROGRESS WITH HARD-FOUGHT TRIUMPH
Local side into the next round of Potts Cup after outbattling Mid Annandale
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November 28, 2025
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Global fundraiser launched to save home of Auld Lang Syne
The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust launches its international fundraising campaign tonight at a special event in Glasgow-just ahead of St Andrew’s Day.
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November 28, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
It all started with music legend Max
A much- respected Scottish dance band leader and legendary proprietor of The Hole i' the Wa' in Dumfries, Max Houliston, decided to host some informal nights where accordionists, fiddle players and the like could bring their instruments and play to an assembled audience.
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November 28, 2025
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Treemendous Lions fundraiser
Dumfries Lions Club members are again set to play a fantastic part in spreading bundles of Christmas cheer.
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November 28, 2025
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Caring Peter building a team to help older generation thrive
SureCare Dumfries and Galloway is looking to create 12 new jobs in response to a growth in business.
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November 28, 2025
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£150 COST OF LIVING LIFELINE
Reeves takes aim at rocketing energy bills and finally moves to end hated two-child cap
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November 28, 2025
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Community will come together at carol service
Dumfries and Galloway is one of 14 areas in the UK chosen to host a 'Together at Christmas' Community Carol Service.
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November 28, 2025
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Shock at major increase in drink-driving offences
Concerning figures highlighted in anew police report
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November 28, 2025
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Local chruch saved by the Jardine Clan
Members rally to help historic Applegarth site
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November 25, 2025
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GIBSON PROUD OF ANNAN BOYS DESPITE CLYDE LOSS
Boss takes positives from defeat after losing first-minute goal
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November 25, 2025
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Dumfries Academy
S1-3 pupils from Dumfries Academy had the opportunity to attend the Sky Academy Studios in Livingston.
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November 25, 2025
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Never too early to get prepped for Christmas
YOUR CONSUMER RIGHTS CHAMPION
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November 25, 2025
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Bowlers to fly flag in Cyprus
Four members of Dumfries' Marchmount Bowling Club are preparing to head to Cyprus to compete in a world event.
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November 25, 2025
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Show will grow on you... but be quick!
Final tickets selling fast for Little Shop of Horrors
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