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"Give us a voice': An open letter to Jenny Gilruth from a concerned teacher

A TEACHER concerned by the “tsunami” of bad behaviour in schools has written an open letter to Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth and Humza…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 18, 2023

Castle Douglas swimming pool refurbishment comes with £1.4 million price tag

Members of the council's economy and resources committee will be asked to approve allocating funds to the scheme over the next three years

Daily Record · Jun 6, 2023

Castle Douglas Development Forum set to take over former outdoor centre

A separate bid to lease Lochside Caravan Park has been knocked back by Castle Douglas common good fund committee councillors

Daily Record · Jun 5, 2023

Castle Douglas Swimming Pool in line for an upgrade

Local councillors have been told a "refurbishment project" for the facility - which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2022 - is in the works

Daily Record · Jan 2, 2023

‘Top deck advised’: readers’ favourite scenic UK bus rides

From Cornwall to North Yorkshire beautiful bus rides take in sea views, mountains, rivers and cute villages. Our readers know the best routes. Scroll down for the winning tip

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022

Castle Douglas councillors slam plan to spend tens of thousands of pounds designing junction improvements

Councillors are also unhappy there has yet to be any consultation on the proposal for the roundabout

Daily Record · Nov 11, 2022

14 spookily stylish Halloween door decor ideas to try this year

Whether you want to spook your neighbors or create a cozy, warm welcome into your home, our Halloween door decor ideas are as fabulous as they are frightening

Homes & Gardens · Oct 27, 2022

Key Stewartry bus service between Castle Douglas facing the axe

Stagecoach West Scotland is pulling out of the 502 route with plans for an alternative still to be put in place

Daily Record · Jul 8, 2022

Eco-festival set to take place in Lanarkshire next month

The Stonehouse Eco Festival aims to engage with the community to tackle climate change.

Daily Record · May 1, 2022

(From the Archives, April 21) Moon landing delayed

Houston, April 20: The Apollo-16 Command Ship failed to execute a proper engine burn to-day and Miss

The Hindu · Apr 20, 2022