News at a glance
Induction for new teachers in region
NEWCASTLETON primary school welcomed Lauren Malin, one of 59 newly-qualified teachers at Scottish Borders council’s education authority, when the school started the new term.
Last updated 2 September 2010
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Council's Sports Academy for kids
THE summer holidays might be just over but events are already being planned to keep kids in Eskdale entertained in the October break.
Last updated 2 September 2010
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Disaster exercise off coast of Galloway
EMERGENCY service workers in Dumfries and Galloway will be put through their paces by taking part in a mock disaster situation this month.
Last updated 2 September 2010
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Repairs at centre
HAWICK Recycling Centre, which closed on Monday this week, will stay shut for two weeks while repair work is carried out.
Last updated 2 September 2010
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N-plant's milestone
MAGNOX North Chapelcross’s decommissioning programme hit a significant milestone last week as the 50th flask was safely shipped to the Sellafield site in Cumbria for reprocessing.
Last updated 2 September 2010
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Gaelic for beginners
DUMFRIES and Galloway council has organised an evening class in Scots Gaelic for beginners.
Last updated 2 September 2010
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Flying the flag in a modern context
EARLIER this year the Scottish Flag Trust launched a Scotland-wide competition called the Saltire in the Sky, which is open to all amateur photographers and offers prizemoney totalling £500.
Last updated 2 September 2010
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Degree joy for Linnette
LINNETTE Kelly, née Scott, graduated on July 1 with a BA degree, Grade A in Combined Studies (Art and Design) from Edinburgh College of Art.
Last updated 2 September 2010
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Holm Show results
Trophy Winners
Last updated 2 September 2010
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Kielder challenge
THE most gruelling mountain bike race in the UK takes place this Saturday in Kielder Water & Forest Park.
Last updated 2 September 2010
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Langholm youth club to restart
THE youth club will restart on Monday at Langholm Community Centre.
Last updated 2 September 2010
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Learning about bats
THE council ranger service and the Dumfries bat group have designed a curriculum-linked Big Bat Pack for middle primary school pupils and teachers in Annandale and Eskdale.
Last updated 1 September 2010
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Gallery’s clear-out benefits guide dogs
THE need for a clear-out was turned into a fundraising opportunity for a pair of shop workers from Langholm.
Last updated 1 September 2010
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Fortnight of flavours to tickle the tastebuds
A TWO-WEEK celebration of Dumfries and Galloway’s food and drink has been announced by Savour the Flavours.
Last updated 1 September 2010
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Committee to meet in town for first time
THE Scottish rural affairs and environment committee will meet in Langholm for the first time next month.
Last updated 1 September 2010
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Accidents reduced
DUMFRIES MSP Elaine Murray has welcomed the news that road traffic accidents in Dumfries and Galloway police force area have decreased by more than 30 since last year.
Last updated 1 September 2010
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Wedding bells Stateside for Jimmy
THE wedding of Jimmy Turnbull and Marta Hunt took place at the Immanuel Baptist church, Traverse City Michigan, USA, on Saturday, June 12.
Last updated 1 September 2010
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Special presentation to top apprentice
THERE was a special presentation to a top apprentice working at the building firm of T Graham & Son last Friday.
Last updated 1 September 2010
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‘Help us crack down on cannabis growers’
POLICE in Dumfries and Galloway are urging communities to be on the lookout for properties that may be housing an illegal cannabis cultivation and to report any suspicious activity.
Last updated 1 September 2010
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Cory’s passing out parade
YOUNG soldier Cory Campbell Park has passed out after completing the first year of his training at the Army Foundation College.
Last updated 1 September 2010
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