The Latest Breaking News from Thornhill

Accidental YouTube Sensation Rabbi Mendel Kaplan Has Led A Toronto Chabad For 25 Years

Kaplan taught at the Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, then in 1998, he and his wife moved to Thornhill, Ontario.

Zenger · Aug 15, 2023

Thornhill celebrates in the sun with memorable gala day

Rideouts, bowls and a coffee morning preceded the traditional parade

Daily Record · Jul 11, 2023

Thornhill opera singer awarded OBE in King's Birthday Honours

Nicky Spence, who started his serious singing life with the Dalgarno Singers as an early teen, has gone on to become a much-loved classical singing sensation

Daily Record · Jun 21, 2023

Campaigners call for more safety measures and reduced speed limit at danger junction

Petitioners who raised concerns over a busy rural junction near Thornhill say they are delighted by new measures to be introduced – but want to see more, including a change in speed limit. The campaign over the A873 at Burnbank and Coldoch saw local

Daily Record · Apr 13, 2023

Runners raring to go in Thornhill 10k to raise funds in memory of tragic farmer

Thornhill will once again host the village’s own 10k race again in May following a successful edition last year. The event, organised by Tay Fitness Events, saw last year’s edition attract 682 runners and helped raise more than £7,500 for the Beatso

Daily Record · Mar 30, 2023

One of Scotland's oldest schools prepares to mark 300 years since its formation

Wallace Hall Academy in Thornhill will host a weekend of celebration of three centuries of achievement, progress and cultural enrichment later this year

Daily Record · Feb 23, 2023

Thornhill family smash fundraising target with festive light display

Andy and Lynn Ross, together with daughter Skye, wow the crowds every year with the lights at Queensberry Brae

Daily Record · Jan 6, 2023

Thornhill landmine clearing charity receives Scottish Government backing for Ukraine work

The Halo Trust has been handed £300,000 towards its operations to remove explosives left behind by Russia's invasion

Daily Record · Jan 5, 2023

Thornhill couple looking forward to baby's first Christmas after tough start for little Reuben

The youngster was born on March 13 but was later diagnosed with tracheomalacia – resulting in him stopping breathing and turning blue due to a lack of oxygen

Daily Record · Dec 20, 2022

Dumfries dentist latest to switch to private health care in the region

The latest development follows similar announcements from dental practices in Thornhill, Gretna and Castle Douglas.

Daily Record · Dec 2, 2022