At Summerhill Community Centre

Saturday 22^nd May 2010;

5-8 years old:   10am – 11am

8-11 year olds:  11.15am –1pm

12years + :   2pm-5pm Read the rest of this entry

Following a sell out, critically acclaimed, run at the Traverse Theatre, Theatre Modo’s Sick is coming to Dumfries. Read the rest of this entry

Ryan McGuffie signed a contract with Queen of the South over the weekend. He is a local lad; born in Dumfries in 1980. Ryan is a utility player who can play either in midfield or at right back. He previously played for Queens Park (1998-1999), Annan (1999-2001), Newcastle United (2001-2002), Gretna (2002-2008), and Morton (2008-2010).

Ryan played for Queens before, as a trialist against Barnsley, and came on as a sub against Southport in pre-season 2002-2003 before he joined Gretna.

With our squad being reduced, a utility player is useful as he can cover positions as and when required. We wish Ryan all the best with Queens and hope he can be a positive addition to our team!

Stig Nordkil

Torthorwald Primary School is to close on 1st July 2010. The school is asking former staff and pupils to search their cupboards to find old photographs and other memorabilia before their open events in June. If you have old school photos or records that you would be willing to lend for a day or two, please contact the school office on 01387 740470.

The current pupils are inviting past pupils and friends of the school to their open events.

There will be an Open Afternoon on Tuesday 15 June from 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm and an Open Evening on Thursday 17 June from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm. You will have the chance to have an interesting and enjoyable trip down “Memory Lane” and look at old photographs, archives and records of the school’s history.

Baby Neo Anderson

Police report that they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a baby at a house in Victoria Road in Lockerbie on the evening of Wednesday 12 May 2010.

The baby has been named as Neo Riley Anderson who was born on 21 May 2009. The Procurator Fiscal has been notified and a post mortem examination has been arranged. Police Family Liaison Officers are working with the immediate family at this time in relation to this tragic event.

Some reports indicate that the tragedy may have been as a result of a bath-time incident.

Commenting on David Cameron’s formal acceptance of the Queen’s request to form a UK Government as the new Prime Minister, First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond said:

“I congratulate David Cameron on the high office he has achieved, and will speak to the new Prime Minister at the earliest opportunity, and will of course welcome him to St Andrew’s House during his planned visit to Edinburgh.

“To facilitate the discussions, I will write to Mr Cameron tomorrow morning setting out some of the issues that the Scottish Government regard as important in our relationship with the UK Government.”

Alive Radio sports presenter, Stig Nordkill questions Queen of the South manager, Kenny Brannigan about his reflections on the end of the last season and plans for the coming season, on Monday 10th May 2010.

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Russell Brown won the Labour seat in Dumfries and Galloway with 23950.

Alan McLauchlan and Vanda Shanks reporting from Easterbrook Hall in Dumfries at the count for the 2010 General Election.

Tweedsdale Results
David Mundell wins with 17,457 votes

Dumfries & Galloway Results
Richard Brodie 4608
Russell Brown 23950
Peter Ducan 16501
Andrew Wood 6419
William Wright 695

Keep checking back here for regular updates throughout the night

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Police have named the man who was found dead in his home in Syme Road in Dumfries on 3rd May 2010, as 39 year old Sean O’Neill. Police also confirm that there would appear to be NO suspicious circumstances surrounding this death and the matter is being treated as unexplained at this stage.

A report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal and a post mortem examination has been arranged.