Dalbeattie

Footballer critical in hospital after being hit by pick-up truck

A footballer is in “critical but stable condition” after being hit by a pick-up truck in Dumfries and Galloway.
Dean Watson was walking on the B7076 near to the village of Ecclefechan at around 1.30am when he was struck by a black Mitsubishi L200.
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Lorry driver killed in horror crash pictured for first time

A LORRY driver who died after a horror crash has been named.
Ian Spencer died at the scene of last Friday’s crash in Dalbeattie.

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Ian Spencer tragically died in the crash last FridayCredit: Facebook
The 56-year-old, from Castle Douglas[1], was involv…

Timber haulage boost for Scotland

Sixteen new projects have been given a funding boost which help improve Scotland’s timber transport infrastructure, decarbonise the forestry sector and take pressure off rural roads used by communities
The projects will create new haulage routes away f…