One of the lorries from the Coke ad was in town today – or at least at the Cuckoo Bridge retail park. The tour manager explained to Alive Radio that they have a fleet of three trucks, which appeared on the ad and are touring the UK until 23rd December. One however spends most of its time outside the O2 Arena in London, but the others have a busy schedule around towns and cities. “Coca Cola has strong links with Christmas”, he said, explaining the reason for the profile raising tour.
Coca-Cola staff took photographs of people by the lorry and then issued pin codes so they could download the images from the website.
Police in Dumfries have released more details about the serious assault which took place in Buccleuch Street, Dumfries around 1850 hours on Saturday 19 November 2011.
A 51 year old man from Dumfries was seriously injured in the assault and as a result is currently being treated in the Intensive care Unit at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary for head injuries. As a result a 23 year old man from Dumfries has been arrested and will appear at Dumfries Sheriff Court on Monday 21 November 2011 in relation to this incident.
Buccleuch Street was sealed off after the incident while a full Scene of Crime examination was carried out.
Police tonight cordoned off a section of Buccleuch Street in Dumfries following what’s described as a ‘serious assault’. Local sources indicate that a stabbing took place mid evening (Saturday 19th Nov), but these reports are unconfirmed. What is known is that Police are investigating the incident, but are not releasing any more information at this time.
Police are asking householders to be on the alert in relation to the giving out of any personal details or dealing with people who they don’t know over the telephone. Today a number of calls have been received by members of the public in Dumfries from a man pretending to be a Police Officer. This man has stated he is making enquiries into bank frauds and is asking for bank details. Under no circumstances should the public provide theses details over the telephone.
Police are also keen to hear from anyone who may have been approached in a similar manner and ask them to get in touch if they can help.
Police report that the Whitesands in Dumfries is starting to flood and drivers are asked to avoid the area. Anyone with a vehicle parked in that area are asked to return and remove it as soon as possible.
Police in Dumfries are appealing for witnesses following a high-value theft from a farm in Parkgate.
Five shotguns and a rifle were stolen from the farm in Parkgate sometime between 10.00hrs on Thursday 10 November and 12.00hrs on Tuesday 15 November. A high-quality designer handbag, a watch and an amount of cash were also stolen in the theft. The total value of the stolen goods is around £15,000.
Police are keen to trace the occupants of a small van seen in the area during the morning of Monday 14 November
Detective Constable Hayley Ross from Dumfries CID said: “Clearly there is a public safety issue here and we need to trace these guns as soon as possible before they fall into the wrong hands.
“The guns were legally licensed to the owner who had them for legitimate purposes. However as anyone will know, they can be a dangerous weapon and should only be used by trained professionals who have legally applied for them.
“Thankfully gun incidents rarely happen in our region and this is partly down to secure policing and appropriate handling of them by their owners. We are resolute for this to continue.
“The combined total of all the property and cash stolen is undeniably significant and one would have to assume that the people who targeted this property knew there were items of worth inside. This would suggest they may have been in the area before the incident. We would urge anyone who know the whereabouts of the stolen property or seen any suspicious activity in the area to contact us on 0845 600 5701 or anonymously with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
A yellow Renault 180 lorry had a windscreen damaged as it was parked in the County Yard car park sometime between 16.10hrs on Monday 14 and 07.20hrs on Tuesday 15 November.
Anyone with any information on these incidents is asked to contact police on 0845 600 5701 or any police officer. Information can also be left with the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at Crimestoppers.uk.org. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court. Crime prevention advice can be found on our police website www.dg.police.uk
A film about Armistice day in Dumfries Scotland. There was a good turnout of local people, including many young people, attending the parade and the remembrance wreath laying ceremony.
“On the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them, we will remember them. Lest we forget”.
Joan Stroud – a very interesting lady, with many experiences and ‘hats’. Over the years Joan has enjoyed writing poetry and has recently she started Poetry Magic4U…….tune in to find out more – you will be entertained!!
One of the lorries from the Coke ad was in town today – or at least at the Cuckoo Bridge retail park. The tour manager explained to Alive Radio that they have a fleet of three trucks, which appeared on the ad and are touring the UK until 23rd December. One however spends most of its time outside the O2 Arena in London, but the others have a busy schedule around towns and cities. “Coca Cola has strong links with Christmas”, he said, explaining the reason for the profile raising tour.
