Do we the public have any confidence left in the government of UK or intact any of the governments in the western hemisphere. The lack of confidence is growing at an ever increasing rate. Where does one begin, lets begin by some of the players in the seat of power. The government is guilty of cover up after cover up some would go as far as to say that it’s rotten to the very core. Shall we look at some of the things that the government has tried to hide. Pedophillia and the cover ups are rife in the upper echelons of parliament.
The Neonatal Unit at DGRI received a 15K donation funding specialist equipment to be used in the community to minimise and prevent hospital visits and admissions for newborn babies. Ryan and Becky Muir were delighted to know that their efforts with a charity tractor run, hugely supported by people across the region, would make such […]
If you’ve passed by St. Michael’s Church recently, you may have noticed a striking new feature: the Big Blue Bunting adorning the church railings. Unveiled just in time for Doors Open Day in September, this vibrant installation will remain on display throughout the autumn season. Featuring over 20 pieces of bunting and artwork centred around […]
An Impressive 10 Years At The Helm Of Shax After 25 years working in third sector roles in Dumfries and Galloway, Joyce Harkness retired from her role as Social Enterprise Manager at SHAX on the 30 th September 2024. Joyce has enjoyed a varied career within the sector and has made a considerable impact along […]
Around the world people come together singing Auld Lang Syne, now National Lottery funding will help secure the future of the Dumfries and Galloway farm where Robert Burns wrote it. Situated in rural South West Scotland Ellisland Farm was built by Scotland’s Bard, Robert Burns, and still maintains the original buildings where he lived, fields […]
This weekend saw two of Moffat MRT’s team members attend the Scottish Mountain Rescue AGM at Glenmore Lodge where they were both presented with Distinguished Service Awards. Gary Tait joined the team in the early 1970s when he was still in his teens. Now with over 50 years of continued service to Moffat MRT, Garry […]
POLICE officers in Dumfries and Galloway are appealing for information following a break-in and theft at a premises in Lochmaben. The incident happened between 9pm and 10pm on Tuesday, 8 October, 2024, in the Glebe Terrace area. Entry was gained to the premises and four motocross bikes and one electric bike, with a collective value […]
Chiara Camoni, Sister (Farfalla), 2023 iron, flowers, polychrome terracotta, stoneware glazed with vegetal ash, garden’s soil, river sand. Image: Camilla Maria Santini. Courtesy the artist and SpazioA, Pistoia Cample Line are delighted to present murmur, buzz, hiss and rub, a new solo exhibition by artist Chiara Camoni (born 1974, Piacenza, Italy) that opened on Saturday, 5 October […]
A local community-led group has recently become one of Dumfries & Galloway’s newest charities, and is holding a launch event to celebrate. Nith Life is a grassroots charity that that aims to protect and improve the health of the Nith catchment’s landscape and wildlife, to celebrate the river through art and culture as a […]
Isle of Whithorn brewery, Five Kingdoms’ Dark Storm Stout (6.9%) has been awarded the CAMRA’s prestigious Champion Bottled Beer of Britain award. The annual competition recognises the best bottle-conditioned beers in the country, and this year the winner was announced at an event at Bohemia in North Finchley, London. Five Kingdoms, a small brewing team […]
Annan man Tony Nisbet , co founder of Newstart Recycle, and his wife Angela were invited to Holyrood in Edinburgh to help celebrate the Scottish Parliament’s 25th anniversary. South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth nominated Tony as a Local Hero, part of a parliament scheme to recognise the brilliant work of people from across Scotland who […]
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