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Malaysia call for bids: International Programme Fund, 2024 to 2025
The British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur is inviting bids for project proposals supporting work on institutional reform and good governance initiatives.
Paedophile music teacher loses bid for freedom after abusing young boys
Thomas Rodgers applied to have his two-year sentence reduced and suspended, but the judges decided the offences were so serious, that the bid was rejected
Zimbabwean post-grad student returns to Galloway ahead of new university term
Natsani Brandon Dube is staying with Roland Chaplain Balmaclellan ahead of the start of his dissertation at the University of St Andrew's
Creetown beat Newton Stewart in Haig Gordon Cup final
Jamie Adams' side ran out 1-0 winners just days after missing out on the league title
Kippford man organises motorcycle run for Movember charity
Donald Reid and around 20 other dapper riders will take part in the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
Dumfries Baton Twirlers enjoy success at Scottish Championships
A 33 team took part in the competition, many claiming titles and podium places
Dumfries Community Choir set to tour region for series of gigs
The group has nearly 60 singers and have been covering songs by the likes of Sam Ryder and The Velvet Underground
Annan bakers tastes success at Scottish Baker of the Year Awards
T.A. Francis & Son landed five gongs at the ceremony, including the best roll in the south of Scotland
Council care workers in Dumfries and Galloway to be balloted on strike action
The GMB Scotland and Unite unions will be issuing ballot papers after claiming council leaders across Scotland have delayed making a pay offer
Potentially life-saving cardiac screenings to be offered to Dumfries and Galloway young people as a legacy of David Hill
The David Hill Memorial Fund has now raised more than £65,000, some of which is being used to bring Cardiac Risk in the Young's screening programme to Dumfries
Mauricio Pochettino is fuming as Chelsea owner puts midfielder up for sale
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has turned around the season for the struggling side. The Blues have won four Premier League games in a row, they have faced just one defeat in their last thirteen Premier League matches. Their
Fitness fans go back to the 80s for Kelton Nursery fundraiser in Castle Douglas
People dressed in their best spandex and leg warmers to work out to the tunes of Madonna, Wham! and Sister Sledge
Lochrutton Primary parents claim desire to keep school open "not being considered"
Council officials are considering mothballing Lochrutton Primary due to a projected school roll of 10 after the summer holidays
Stewartry Sharks finish season with John Birrell Tournament at Moffat
Youngsters from all age groups had a great time in the sun
Galloway Mountain Rescue Team stretcher injured walker off Pibble Hill
The casualty had sustained a potential ankle injury and had summoned help
Moniaive Folk Festival one of the busiest yet thanks to glorious sunshine and dragon dance
Highlights included traditional folk music, Saturday afternoon's parade and family events
Major energy firm to stop supplying electricity to 53,000 homes - what this means for you
Customers of Electric Ireland will be pulling out of Northern Ireland's electricity market which means its 53,000 customers will need to get their electricity elsewhere
Dumfries to host Legion Scotland's annual conference
It is the first time in 20 years the gathering for Scotland’s largest Armed Forces membership charity has not been held in Perth
Listed building in Dumfries' Midsteeple Quarter could be transformed into flats
Midsteeple Quarter has lodged plans to revitalise the property at 51 Bank Street
We all store food like this but it could be harming your health
Loads of us use old takeaway containers for food prep but a food safety worker says repeated use can cause harmful chemicals to get into your food
Lando Norris celebrated his first Grand Prix win by pulling an all-nighter in Miami with mate Max Verstappen and golf at Augusta... as JONATHAN McEVOY explains why the Brit believes he won't be waiting long to toast a second
POLE POSITION: Lando Norris loves the haters. We know it because he is reading - and relishing - every tweet that has accused him of being cocky after his first win grand prix win in Miami.
What the papers say: Friday's front pages
A wide range of topics feature on the front pages of Friday’s newspapers.
Stewartry gardens set to open to the public for charity
The rhododendrons and azaleas at Brooklands are in full flower, with The Limes featuring a variety of different plant habitats
Dalbeattie Star gaffer hails players after South of Scotland League title triumph
The Islecroft side lifted the trophy after a draw against nearest rivals Creetown in their final game
Stewartry school pupils stage strike over "awful" new time table
Students at Dalry Secondary were furious to be presented with a new timetable after agreeing their subject choices for the new term
Queen of the South youngsters win under-16 league
The teenagers were crowned champions following last week’s 3-0 home win over closest rivals, Falkirk
Jake Gyllenhaal shows off his unique singing skills to Sabrina Carpenter in a new promo for the season finale of Saturday Night Live
Just days after it was revealed his Road House is getting a sequel , Jake Gyllenhaal showed off his singing voice in new Saturday Night Live promos.
New Queen of the South director outlines his future for Palmerston club
The team will operate with a much reduced playing squad of 20 players with a slashed budget for newly installed manager Peter Murphy
Dumfries couple to take part in Edinburgh events marking Norwegian National Day
Michael and Beverley will take part in a special remembrance service and attend the Norwegian National Day Parade
Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri DENIES claims he threatened to 'rip an Italian journalists ears off'... with the Old Lady now 'weighing up sacking the manager before the end of the season'
Traditionally the powerhouse of Italian football - at least for the last 15 years - Juventus have endured a wearisome few years, though they will secure a Champions League return.
US military says first aid shipment has been driven across a newly built US pier into the Gaza Strip
Trucks carrying badly needed aid for the Gaza Strip have rolled across a newly built U.S. floating pier into the besieged enclave for the first time
Man United managerial target makes two demands for key players
It still isn’t clear if Man United intend to stick with Erik ten Hag or not as manager for next season. Rumours continue to swirl regardless, with one name getting more traction than any other; Thomas Tuchel. The former Chelsea man