Plans for a £2.4million redevelopment of the Dock Park in Dumfries have been unveiled with lots of new features.
The Dock Park is a flagship park in Dumfries and designs for the redevelopment have been in the pipeline since 2005. The new plans include a new frontage at the Dock Park entrance, followed by a carpark for 98 spaces. New entry pillars would be created, leading on to a cafe then a play area with an outdoor gym.
Also included would be a large multi-purpose community event area which would be situated next to the bandstand. If the plans do go ahead, this could be the new enue of the Youthbeatz event which hits the Dock Park on 13th August.
Praising the new vision, Provost Jack Groom said: “It looks tremendous.”
Graeme Robertson featured in Scottish film Neds and said that he had problems with his voice mail after being annoyed by the press.
After the annoucement of the closure of the News Of The World, Graeme thought it was supicious that when he tried to access his voice mails, it asked him for a PIN which it had never done before. Also, people had leaft him voice mail messages which he did not receive.
He is now urging everyone to check their security on their own mobiles.
The next phase of works on Buccleuch Street bridge, Dumfries will start this weekend, 9 and 10 July.
The existing surface will be planed off in preparation of the new surface being laid the following weekend. A temporary road closure and diversion will be in operation on both Saturday and Sunday of the next two weekends and then on Sundays 24 and 31 July.
During these closures access will be available for traffic heading into the town centre. Outward bound traffic will be diverted along the Whitesands, St Michael’s Bridge Road, Pleasance Avenue and New Abbey Road.
From Monday to Friday, the bridge will be opened and both ends of the bridge will be controlled by temporary traffic lights. During this period traffic will be running on a temporary surface, with raised manholes, and drivers should take care when crossing the bridge. Delays to the travelling public will be unavoidable, particularly at the weekends in the St Michael’s Bridge area. Drivers should, where possible, avoid the area.
The recent water main works will also continue to progress during the week along Galloway Street/Laurieknowe and will also result in some delays.
The Buccleuch Street works have created a deal of local disquiet, particularly being scheduled for the height of the tourist season. If you have a comment opinion in relation to the works, please do let us know.
At Kirkcudbright Sheriff Court yesterday, a Confiscation Order for £4,000 was made against Andrew Robert Hunter under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA).
On 14 October 2010 Hunter, from Stranraer, was sentenced to 300 hours Community Service for being concerned in the supply of drugs.
Police in Dumfries are investigating the theft of a number of reels of cable with a total value of £35,000, from the British Telecom yard at Greystone Avenue, Dumfries. The theft occurred sometime overnight Tuesday 5.Wednesday 6 July. It appears that a vehicle was used in the raid and police are keen to trace the four occupants of a blue coloured 7.5 ton lorry, seen in the area between 2250 hours and 2310 hours on Tuesday 5 July. The four occupants are only described as wearing dark clothing.
This week on The Late Show: Thursday 7th July 2011:
Shaun Hollamby will be joining Michael Greaves Mackintosh on The Late Show.
With a racing career lasting over 30 years Shaun Hollomby could be one of the most experienced British drivers yet to win a major title. currently driving a VW Golf in this years British Touring Car Championship along side his day job, running a tuning buisness in Essex (AMD).
If you have a question for Shaun you can Text 07564364464 or email hello@aliveradio.net
Here’s a film by David Slagter of the 14th Annual Moffat Classic Car Rally. Started by Scottish Rootes enthusiasts in 1998, with just over 200 vehicles, it has turned into one of Britain’s top two-day events.
This year there were over 120 entries. Organiser and Chairman of the event, Gordon Bisset, was absolutely delighted with the amount of interest in this ever growing event.
Police want to trace four youths, one of whom threw a stone from a bridge at a passing car. The youths were standing on a bridge over the A75 and a vehicle was damaged it as it travelled along the road at the Cuckoo Bridge in Dumfries.
The incident happened at around 2100 hours on Tuesday 5 July, as a 33 year old man from Newton Stewart was driving his burgundy coloured Subaru Legacy along the westbound carriageway. No-one was injured, but the consequences could have been tragic. The car’s windscreen was slightly damaged in the incident.
Planning a wedding in 2011? Like to win a Luxury Honeymoon?
Sky Living’s show ‘Four Weddings’ is back and we are looking for more brides/grooms-to-be to attend and score each other’s weddings. The production team would love to speak to brides who are planning their dream wedding.
If you are interested in finding out more then contact: 4weddings@itv.com or call 020 715 73803.
If you are lucky enough to be chosen and win your episode, then you’ll be whisked away on the ultimate honeymoon.
Nominations set to open on the 7th of July for the Scottish Independent Retail Awards 2011
The Second annual Awards recognises the best in the independent retail industry.
The Scottish Independent Retail Awards will take place at the Marriot Hotel in Glasgow on the 13th October 2011. The sparkling occasion recognises and rewards independent retailers for their hard work and their commitment and dedication to their businesses. Nominations will open on the 7th of July for 12 weeks, closing on the 29th September 2011.
The Scottish Independent Retail Awards highlight the value that independent retailers add to the communities and country they operate within; thus acknowledging their diversity within the industry. The Awards also celebrate the entrepreneurial flair and business acumen that the best in the business possess, nurturing their ventures to success. Read the rest of this entry
