The Latest Breaking News from Stranraer

Dumfries and Galloway set for visitor boom thanks to Coast to Coast route

The 250-mile route will run from Stranraer to Eyemouth and could generate millions of pounds for the local economy

Daily Record · Oct 26, 2022

New 250 mile Coast to Coast cycle route gets green light in south of Scotland

The Coast to Coast route will run from Stranraer in the west to Eyemouth in the east.

Daily Record · Oct 19, 2022

Investigators look for breakthrough in cold case of woman who washed up on Scots beach

A woman was found on a beach at Port Logan, Stranraer, on November 22, 2006, but now investigators think she entered the water in Ireland.

Daily Record · Sep 6, 2022

Armed police in Stranraer housing estate as officers stand guard amid ongoing incident

Officers descended on John Simpson Avenue around 2.30am today, cordoning off a section of the street while the force helicopter circled overhead.

Daily Record · Jun 7, 2022

ScotRail announces new timetable with Ayrshire service to have just two trains running on Sundays

ScotRail have introduced a new temporary timetable for Sundays as a pay dispute with drivers continues.

Daily Record · Jun 2, 2022

Award-winning Scottish rapper on why youngsters shouldn't go through 'nonsense' he did

GLASGOW-BASED rapper Bemz describes winning the BBC Introducing Scottish Artist of the Year award a few weeks ago as a blessing but in some ways…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2022

Albion Rovers avoiding relegation "remarkable", says boss after heavy Stranraer defeat

Brian Reid insists injuries have taken their toll after his side conceded nine goals in two games

Daily Record · Apr 20, 2022

Scots pensioner James Craig wins US extradition fight over '£1.1m share fraud' case

The Stranraer man, wanted by US prosecutors over fraud charges, has quashed an extradition order and been discharged by Scotland's highest criminal appeal court.

Daily Record · Apr 1, 2022

Man rushed to hospital after horsebox and car crash near Scots ferry port amid 50-mile diversion

Emergency services have been scrambled to the A77, near Cairnryan, after a two-vehicle smash.

Daily Record · Apr 1, 2022

P&O Ferries chefs distraught at getting the boot with zero notice after 30 years' service

Mark and Alan worked through covid and dedicated life to the Cairnryan to Larne crossing - then mercilessly got the boot.

Daily Record · Mar 19, 2022