New Abbey5 Feb 2026What happened to the baby born in an army truck in the 1996 big snow?The Roper family will never forget the heaviest February snowfall on record in south-west Scotland.5 Feb 202626 Jan 2026Football league with 134-year history in hunt for new teamsThe South of Scotland League - dating back to 1892 - wants to avoid numbers falling to single figures.26 Jan 202617 Oct 2025Injured 10-year-old girl rescued from hillsideMountain rescuers were called out after she got into difficulties on Criffel near New Abbey.17 Oct 202517 Jun 2025Motor trike accident leaves two in hospitalPolice want to trace a group of bikers seen near New Abbey in southern Scotland prior to the accident.17 Jun 202529 May 2024Historic corn mill lorry protection action refusedCouncillors turn down plans aimed at stopping heavy goods vehicles ending up in the gardens.29 May 202420 Feb 2024Injured walker rescued after Criffel fallTwo mountain rescue teams are called out to help take a woman to safety in the Southern Uplands.20 Feb 202418 Jan 2024Injured walker rescued from icy hillsideTwo rescue teams are called out to help take the casualty to safety on Criffel in southern Scotland.18 Jan 20246 Oct 2023Man, 93, killed in single-vehicle crashWilliam Barbour died in hospital after the accident on the A710 a few miles west of Dumfries.6 Oct 202310 Jul 2023Man in critical condition after New Abbey crashFour others - including two children - were also taken to hospital after the accident on the A710.10 Jul 2023...
