Wigtown

08:24, 21 NOV 2023

Wigtownshire maternity consultation branded "more dithering and delay"

Dumfries and Galloway Integration Joint Board is asking for views on two proposals for maternity services in Wigtownshire

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St Cuthbert Wanderers end wait for league win with victory over Wigtown & Bladnoch

The Kirkcudbright side ran out narrow winners despite having to play the last 30 minutes with 10 men

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Machars residents turn out in force to view controversial Galloway Hills windfarm proposal

Around 20 Hands Off Our Hills activists holding placards staged a demo at Wigtown ahead of a consultation event on the Blair Hill Wind Farm scheme

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Galloway family return home after escaping Rhodes wildfire

The group were halfway through an idyllic holiday on the Greek island when a wall of smoke and flames appeared out of nowhere

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Councillor accuses new leadership of Dumfries and Galloway Council of "by-passing the democratic process"

Just a matter of days after taking charge of the council administration, the Conservatives group came under scrutiny over its decision-making process

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Glenkens to host world premiere of Easter Passion - in Scots

A Tale o’ Guid Friday and Ayont will be performed by the men and women of Glenkens Parish Choir

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Bonus day off work for Dumfries and Galloway Council staff...well, most of them

Dumfries and Galloway Council

The King's Coronation will be marked by the local authority, meaning that the majority of staff will get an extra day's leave in May

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Bumper weekend of children's storytelling and workshops coming to Dumfries

Some of the nation's favourite authors will be heading to the town at the end of March for Big DoG and Hooked

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Galloway maternity services review expected to attract large turnout

The birthing suite at Galloway Community Hospital in Stranraer has been closed since 2018

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Dumfries and Galloway schools to close due to further teacher strike action

All schools across the region will be shut on Tuesday and Wednesday as members of the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) walk out due to a pay dispute

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The Scottish seaside holiday home that comes with its own bookshop

For book-lovers who have always wanted to live out the fantasy of running a cosy little bookshop, there is a unique holiday rental to do exactly that.

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The Scottish glass memorial dedicated to a young woman with a tragic history

The Wigtown Martyrs Monument in Stirling is one of the most unique and striking memorials in the country, dedicated to a young woman called Margaret Wilson who was sentenced to death.

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Review of Galloway maternity services set to begin

Campaigners have been calling for the birthing suite at Galloway Community Hospital - closed in 2018 - to be reopened

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Conservatives claim victory in Mid Galloway and Wigtown West by-election

Richard Marsh saw off the challenge of Ian Gibson of the SNP to take the seat that had been held by Labour's Sandy Whitelaw

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Feature film shot and set in Dumfries and Galloway wins awards

Stella - filmed at Galloway House near Sorbie - enjoyed success at the Melech Tel-Aviv International Film Festival

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Castle Douglas' Carolyn Yates shares more of her story in the second part of Galloway People

Carolyn is the chair of Castle Douglas Development Forum

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Galloway Association of Glasgow celebrates 230th anniversary dinner

The Lord Lieutenant of Wigtown and guests from as far afield as Somerset and Inverness came along to mark the occasion

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Dumfries and Galloway councillor quits less than six months after being elected

Sandy Whitelaw has stood down from representing Mid Galloway and Wigtown West, with a by-election set to be held in the coming weeks

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Evictions and house price rise lead to increase in homelessness in Dumfries and Galloway

Dumfries and Galloway Council

The number of applications for temporary homeless accommodation has jumped by 33% in a year

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Dead birds and 30ft whale found on Scots beach amid avian flu crisis

The birds, if they are confirmed to have died of avian flu, will be the latest victims in a pandemic that is causing the deaths of thousands of coastal birds across Scotland.

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Former Wigtown Primary head teacher hailed for dedication as Stroke Association volunteer

Stewart Anderson, who had a stroke 12 years ago, has been an ambassador for the charity for nine years

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Bladnoch Distillery to receive Queen's Award for Enterprise

The malt whisky producer scooped the accolade for international trade and outstanding short-term growth

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P&O passenger says troubled European Causeway ferry 'just cut out' after leaving Scotland

Jonny Wilson was travelling on board the beleaguered firm's European Causeway vessel on Tuesday afternoon when it experienced what bosses have called a "temporary mechanical issue".

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Dumfries and Galloway councillors call for action on care-experienced children missing schoolwork

A new report shows that children-at-home pupils are missing out on 15 per cent of their time in school

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