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Woman duped out of £1000 in online cat sale scam – BBC News

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011 Posted in Dumfries & Galloway | Comments Off

Woman duped out of £1000 in online cat sale scamBBC NewsDumfries and Galloway Constabulary said the woman first paid £250 for the cat, which never arrived, via a website. However, charges for insurance and shipping costs meant the price rose ...

Probe into fire at former school in Thornhill – BBC News

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 Posted in Dumfries & Galloway | Comments Off

Probe into fire at former school in ThornhillBBC News... in Thornhill was discovered shortly before 22:00 on Monday. Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary said the full scale of the damage had yet to be assessed. A spokesman said a joint investigation ...

Black ice causes road chaos and it’s still dangerous today – Scotsman

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 Posted in Dumfries & Galloway | Comments Off

Black ice causes road chaos and it's still dangerous todayScotsmanDumfries and Galloway Constabulary also advised drivers to travel only if absolutely necessary. Five cars collided on the Annan to Eaglesfield road, the A711 Auchencairn to Palnackie road was closed because ...

Advertising callers are not from the Galloway Gazette – Galloway Today

Monday, December 12th, 2011 Posted in Dumfries & Galloway | Comments Off

Advertising callers are not from the Galloway GazetteGalloway TodayDumfries and Galloway Constabulary said the problem with hoaxers is that they hook onto something familiar, such as the name 'Gazette', and use it to their advantage. He added: “In this sort ...

Force step-ip drink driving campaign – Galloway Today

Monday, December 12th, 2011 Posted in Dumfries & Galloway | Comments Off

Force step-ip drink driving campaignGalloway TodayIN line with all other Scottish police forces, Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary started their festive Drink Driving Campaign last week. Officers across the region are ready to tackle the scourge of those who still think ...

Burt, A makes statement on Abdelbaset al-Megrahi – DeHavilland (press release) (subscription)

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 Posted in Dumfries & Galloway | Comments Off

Burt, A makes statement on Abdelbaset al-MegrahiDeHavilland (press release) (subscription)Lord Howell of Guildford, has made the following written ministerial statement: On 23 November, Official Report, House of Lords, column 1051, I said that part of the Dumfries and Galloway constabulary ...

Hundreds will strike for fairer pensions – Dumfries and Galloway Standard

Friday, November 25th, 2011 Posted in Dumfries & Galloway | Comments Off

Hundreds will strike for fairer pensionsDumfries and Galloway StandardA spokesman for Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary added: “While the force is committed to supporting the rights of its staff whether they choose to take industrial action or come into work, the ...

Carlisle cashiers praised for helping catch drugs gang – BBC News

Friday, November 25th, 2011 Posted in Dumfries & Galloway | Comments Off

BBC NewsCarlisle cashiers praised for helping catch drugs gangBBC NewsDumfries and Galloway Constabulary have commended the pair for their actions. They were among a large number of police and members of the public being recognised at the force's annual awards ...