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Council joins fight for maternity services - DNG Online Limited

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Council joins fight for maternity services - DNG Online Limited

THE fight to restore maternity services in Wigtownshire continues, with Dumfries and Galloway Council officially getting back in the ring. Councillors unanimously agreed at last Thursday’s full council meeting to lobby the region’s Integrated Joint Board (IJB) to urgently review its decision and reconsiders the re-opening of a birthing unit at Galloway Community Hospital in Stranraer. The motion was put forward by Labour councillor Emma Jordan w…Read Article

Rescue heroine Grace will inspire coastal rower Adam

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Rescue heroine Grace will inspire coastal rower Adam

Adam Wilson, 18, will be among those flying the flag for the Musselburgh based Eskmuthe Rowing Club when the internationally renowned SkiffieWorlds coastal rowing competition takes place in Loch Ryan, Stranraer, from July 6-12. And Adam has revealed a special source of inspiration – a family connection with Victorian rescue heroine Grace Darling. In 1838, […] The post Rescue heroine Grace will inspire coastal rower Adam appeared first on The Edi…Read Article

SkiffieWorlds 2025 due to arrive in Stranraer

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SkiffieWorlds 2025 due to arrive in Stranraer

Record-breaking SkiffieWorlds 2025 to transform Stranraer into Scotland’s coastal rowing capital Largest gathering of St Ayles skiffs in history brings 79 boats and 2,000+ competitors to a week-long world championship event with a free to attend on-shore festival, from 6-12 July On-shore festival programme revealed, with connection between water and wellbeing at the heart of the festivities More than 2,000 rowers from four continents will desc…Read Article

Assault probe - DNG Online Limited

POLICE are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious assault in Stranraer. A 32-year-old man suffered serious injuries as a result of the attack in the area of Hannover Street and Dalrymple Street at about 11 pm last Thursday, June 19. Officers are following positive lines of enquiry and are now urging anyone who may have seen what happened or has relevant footage or information to come forward. If you in the area at the time o…Stranraer · Stranraer Read Article

Adam looking forward to Skiffie Worlds - DNG Online Limited

ROWERS across the globe are counting down to the SkiffieWorlds 2025 in Stranraer next month, with one competitor hoping his family connection to Victorian heroine, Grace Darling, will see his team win gold. The World Championship of St Ayles class of coastal rowing, takes place every three years, and this year’s championship is being hosted by Stranraer Water Sports Association, on Loch Ryan. With record entry numbers, this will be the biggest e…Stranraer · Stranraer Read Article

Grace Darling’s distant relative hopes he has the competitive rowing edge at SkiffieWorlds

Rowers across the globe are training hard for SkiffieWorlds 2025, the highlight of the competitive coastal rowing calendar will be held in Stranraer, south west Scotland, 6-12 July. One competitor, Adam Wilson, 18, who is competing for the Musselburgh based Eskmuthe Rowing Club, hopes his family connection to Victorian heroine, Grace Darling, will see his team win gold. SkiffieWorlds, the World Championship of St Ayles class of coastal rowing, t…Stranraer · Stranraer Read Article

Lactalis Announced as Headline Sponsor of Stranraer Oyster Festival 2025

Stranraer Oyster Festival is one of Galloway’s biggest events and takes place from 12-14 September 2025 The community-run festival celebrates Scotland’s last wild, native oyster fishery Lactalis employs more than 220 people in Stranraer, and support for the festival illustrates the company’s commitment to the local community Lactalis UK & Ireland, one of Stranraer’s biggest local employers, has been announced as the headline sponsor of Stranra…Stranraer · Stranraer Read Article

Lorry park decision blasted by MSPs - DNG Online Limited

A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build a lorry park at Stranraer’s waterfront has been described as a ‘hammer blow’ to regeneration efforts. The council’s planning committee backed a recommendation by officials to vote through the application for the lorry park at the former Stena port, despite opposition and concerns it will wreck plans to turn the waterfront into a space that attracts investment, visitors, and jobs. ‘HAMMER BLOW . . . MSP Colin Smyth…Stranraer · Stranraer Read Article

Supporting Community Health in Stranraer - Homeopathy UK

Homeopathy UK is proud to support The Good Life health shop in Stranraer, co-run by Sarah Fraser-Robinson and Sharon Boyd. Their passion for natural health and community wellbeing shines through everything they do. From expert advice on supplements to hosting homeopathy clinics run by Elaine Hamilton (funded by Homeopathy UK), The Good Life is more than a shop—it’s a lifeline for many. We’re delighted to recognise their dedication and to help ma…Stranraer · Stranraer Read Article

Carer Struck Off for Threatening Woman and Asking for Drugs

Leona Greenhorn was removed from the Scottish care register on Monday after 'repeatedly' entering a woman’s house in Stranraer and asking her to supply 'pharmaceutical products'.Belleville, Ontario · Belleville See the Story

Independent opticians in Stranraer join forces

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Two independent opticians in Stranraer are merging their practices in order to support the future of independent eye care in the local community.Stranraer · Stranraer Read Article

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