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Dumfries and Galloway Standard
I couldn't believe that, at 79, I'd be making my directorial debut
LYNN RUSK CHATS TO BRIAN COX ABOUT CHANGING ROLES LATE IN HIS 60-YEAR CAREER TO MAKE GLENROTHAN
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April 17, 2026
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QUEENS READY FOR PETERHEAD CLASH
In-form side primed to seal play-off spot after long trek north east
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April 17, 2026
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All will truly be revealed in new stage show
There will be a little less in the costume department than usual for the bold cast of Dumfries Musical Theatre Company's new production — Calendar Girls: The Musical.
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April 17, 2026
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Ex-Royal Marine David dies on the Cape Wrath Trail
A former Dumfries Academy pupil who died during his fundraising challenge on the Cape Wrath Trail “lit up every room” he went into.
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April 17, 2026
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Cinema revival update is a coming attraction
Chance to hear of plans for the reopening of Dumfries Odeon
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April 17, 2026
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Open day as school celebrates 60 years
St Michael's Primary will reveal its newly refurbished facilities
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April 17, 2026
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Forager Mark tells his story at Thomas Tosh
Renowned Galloway-based forager and wild food chef Mark Williams is launching his new book at Thomas Tosh in Thornhill on Wednesday.
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April 17, 2026
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College secures unprecedented number of award nominations
Dumfries and Galloway College has secured an unprecedented 10 nominations at The Herald Education Awards 2026.
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April 17, 2026
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Young Farmers host the annual calf rally
Dumfries and Galloway District of Young Farmers Clubs held its annual calf rally on Sunday and Monday at Wallets Marts.
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April 17, 2026
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Food security under threat
NFU Scotland has warned escalating disruption in the Middle East is rapidly developing into a \"domestic food production crisis\"- with Scottish farmers and crofters facing \"unsustainable cost pressures and growing risks to food security\".
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April 17, 2026
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A76 closure raises concerns in burgh
Community fears over loss of business during diversions
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April 17, 2026
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Police appeal
Detectives are appealing for information after a housebreaking in Gretna’s Glasgow Road.
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April 17, 2026
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Residents view windfarm plan
People living in Upper Nithsdale will have the chance to see how the proposed Glensalloch Wind Farm could look at a series of public exhibitions being held from April 27 to 30.
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April 14, 2026
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MANAGER DELIGHT AS LOAN KEEPER DEBUTS WITH CLEAN SHEET
Murphy hails performance in crucial win over Cove
3 min |
April 14, 2026
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Battery storage planning advice
Planning guidance to assist applicants, decision-makers and other participants to effectively plan for Battery Energy Storage Systems projects has been published.
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April 14, 2026
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Campaigners take battle to save Ellisland to Tartan Day
Team join New York parade
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April 14, 2026
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First tenants for Johnstonebridge development
New homes for social rent in Johnstonebridge are nearing completion, with the final residents set to move in later this month.
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April 14, 2026
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Outlander star Sam brings Dumfries to Tartan Day festival
Balmaclellan-born actor, Sam Heughan, brought a touch of Dumfries and Galloway to the streets of Manhattan as he stepped off from 44th Street, with a posse of colleagues from his whisky firm, Sassenach, behind him.
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April 14, 2026
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Two men in hospital following incident
Two men were taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary hospital for treatment following a \"disturbance\" in Kirkconnel around 2.25am on Sunday.
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April 14, 2026
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FASCINATING FIND AT ERICSTANE DIG
Cremated human remains dating from the Iron Age have been discovered during an archaeological excavation at Adie’s Brae, Ericstane, near Moffat.
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April 14, 2026
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Facts of life insurance you need to hear...
WHEN TIMES ARE TOUGH, IT CAN FEEL LIKE A NEEDLESS EXPENSE, BUT THE RIGHT PROTECTION CAN SAVE LOVED ONES EXTRA GRIEF, SAYS ELLA WALKER
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April 14, 2026
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BRAZILLAN ARTIST'S WORK ON DISPLAY IN CAMPLE MILL SHOW
A solo presentation by Brazilian artist Anderson Borba has launched the 2026 exhibition programme at the Cample Mill gallery just outside Thornhill.
2 min |
April 14, 2026
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True story of a remarkable and desperate life
Paul Bessell reveals in a new book how he dived into the past to discover how his ex-MP father became an infamous witness in the political \"trial of the century
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April 14, 2026
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Queens land huge Cove victory
Side make the most of home advantage to boost play-off bid with crucial success
2 min |
April 14, 2026
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St Andrew's pupils show spirit of Lent
St Andrew's RC Primary School in Dumfries embraced the season of Lent by focussing on compassion, inclusion and service to others.
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April 14, 2026
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Thug is behind bars for abusing another victim
A thug who controlled his girlfriend's social media accounts and abused a dog has been unmasked as a serial domestic abuser.
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April 14, 2026
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New way to report potholes
Dumfries and Galloway Council has introduced FixMyStreet Pro as the new single way to report road, pavement and streetlighting defects across the region.
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April 14, 2026
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Blossom into life this April
APRIL is a beautiful month in the garden.
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April 14, 2026
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Moniaive windfarm hit by new safety objection
Plans for a £90 million windfarm near Moniaive face a major hurdle after air traffic safety experts ruled the development poses an unacceptable risk to flight radar operations.
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April 14, 2026
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JOBS TO DO THIS WEEK
In the veg garden, if conditions are good, it's outdoor sowing and planting time for loads of crops - leeks, peas, cauliflower, beetroot, radish, onions, carrots, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, artichoke, broad beans and chard.
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