Dumfries

Dumfries House: Person taken to hospital following crash

The entrance to the estate was closed off for a period of time, after a crash believed to be involving a car and a lorry along the A70 between Cumnock and Ochiltree[1].
Emergency services attended the scene, but the road remained open throughout.

Ambu…

Storm Debi: 77mph gusts hit UK as railways disrupted

The UK is experiencing the busiest storm season in nearly a decade after Storm Debi brought winds up to 77mph on Monday. Storms are named alphabetically from a new list released for the year every September collated by the Met Office, and the Dutc…

Repair bill for cross damage will be ?10k – DNG Online Limited

A VILLAGE landmark steeped in history was badly damaged after being hit by a lorry.
Residents were left shocked when Moniaive Cross was in bits following the collision.
The incident occurred over two months ago but members of Glencairn Community Counci…

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.
Emer…