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18th May 12
18th May 12 
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River dam dog rescue drama
A PENSIONER looked on in horror as his much loved pet dog fell into fierce currents at a dam in a fast-flowing Dumfriesshire river.As the nine-year-old springer spaniel battled for survival, other onlookers discouraged the owner from risking his li...
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Choir high note for new singers
ADULT learners were in fine voice in Annan, taking part in a taster singing workshop.And participants are urging the team behind Adult Learners Week to introduce regular classes, after giving a thumbs up to the introduction led by singer and songwr...
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SITES SHORT-LISTED FOR NEW INFIRMARY
TWO sites have been shortlisted as possible locations for a new regional hospital in Dumfries.That means the new locations, both close to the by-pass, will be well away from the current Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.
Garroch and Summerfield have made the final cut.
They were selected at a special meeting of Dumfries and Galloway NHS Board, which was held in private this week.
An NHS spokesman said: “With regard to the proposed site for the new DGRI, the NHS Board confirms that two s...
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Tories and SNP take control of council
UpdateA SHOCK move has seen the Conservatives partner with the SNP to lead D...
Concern grows for missing man
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MUIRHEAD ON THE MOVE
ANNAN Athletic's versatile defender Aaron Muirhead has signed a two-year deal with Partick Thistle.
The 21-year-old who has been a big hit with the Galabank fans made 29 starts during the past season and has played 127 times for the first team durin...
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