Stuart Gillespie

Scotland

Sports Reporter at The Galloway News

Journalist at @GallowayNews, St Mirren fan, motorsport lover, cake eater, runner. Sarcasm and cynicism guaranteed. Views my own and usually nonsense.

Articles

Dumfries and Galloway residents urged to stay safe around rivers and reservoirs

2 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Stuart Gillespie

The plea has been issued ahead of Drowning Prevention Week after it emerged there were 33 accidental drownings in Scotland last year. People are being urged to stay safe around Dumfries and Galloway's reservoirs, rivers, lochs and beaches this summer. The plea has been issued ahead of Drowning Prevention Week after it emerged there were 33 accidental drownings in Scotland last year.
More than 60 Dumfries and Galloway teaching jobs re-advertised in just two years

2 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Stuart Gillespie

The Scottish Liberal Democrats have revealed more than 1,350 teaching posts across Scotland had to be readvertised across Scotland between 2022 and 2024. More than 60 teaching posts had to be re-advertised in Dumfries and Galloway in the space of two years. Figures released by the Scottish Liberal Democrats show more than 1,350 teaching posts across Scotland had to be readvertised across Scotland between 2022 and 2024.
Dumfries and Galloway church faces closure due to falling attendance

2 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Stuart Gillespie

Church goers will soon be asked to back a recommendation that Kells Parish Church in New Galloway is shut. A church in the Glenkens is facing closure due to falling attendance. Church goers will soon be asked to back a recommendation that Kells Parish Church in New Galloway is shut, with the building then sold off. The plan for the Presbytery of the South West stated that either Dalry Parish Church or Kells Parish Church was to be closed.
Taskforce tackling infections in Dumfries and Galloway looking for new members

2 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Stuart Gillespie

The infection prevention and control public involvement group scrutinises how infection prevention is delivered and plays a key role in forming policy and procedures. A taskforce aimed at tackling infections in Dumfries and Galloway is looking for new members. The infection prevention and control public involvement group scrutinises how infection prevention is delivered and plays a key role in forming policy and procedures.
Saturday Kitchen’s Matt Tebutt and TV chef Rosemary Shrager to headline Stranraer Oyster Festival

2 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Stuart Gillespie

Tony Singh and Julie Lin will also be returning, with Bake Off star Dr James Morton and a number of local chefs also appearing. Saturday Kitchen’s Matt Tebutt and TV chef Rosemary Shrager will headline this year’s Stranraer Oyster Festival. Tony Singh and Julie Lin will also be returning, with Bake Off star Dr James Morton and a number of local chefs also appearing.
Much-loved Dumfries and Galloway cafe up for sale after more than 25 years

2 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Stuart Gillespie

Mulberries has been a popular fixture in Kirkcudbright for decades but is now on the market. A much-loved Kirkcudbright cafe is up for sale after more than a quarter of a century. Mulberries has been a popular fixture in the Artists’ Town for 26 years. But now owner Wendy Rzepecki is looking for someone else to take the business on.
Model railway fans to hold open meeting in bid to establish Stewartry club

2 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Stuart Gillespie

Ian Bradbury and Ian Kemp are keen railway modellers and are looking to meet other enthusiasts to exchange ideas and share skills. Two model railway fans are looking to establish a club in the Stewartry. Ian Bradbury and Ian Kemp are keen railway modellers who live in the Kirkcudbright area and are looking to get in touch with other fans who'd like to exchange ideas and share their skills and knowledge.
Patrols of Dumfries and Galloway beauty spot ramped up to tackle irresponsible behaviour

2 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Stuart Gillespie

The Loch Ken Trust Ranger Service and Police Scotland will be taking part in joint patrols to ensure everyone can enjoy the area. Patrols of a Stewartry beauty spot are being ramped up in a bid to stop irresponsible behaviour. The Loch Ken Trust Ranger Service team had to put out multiple campfires during the recent dry spell – one of which was so large and out of control the fire brigade had to be called.
Tributes as 'absolute warrior' Scots footballer dies following skin cancer battle

2 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Stuart Gillespie

Charlie Watson, who had been fighting nodular malignant melanoma, has passed away at the age of 20. Tributes have been paid to an “absolute warrior” Scots footballer who has died following a battle with skin cancer. Charlie Watson, who had been fighting nodular malignant melanoma for two years, has passed away at the age of 20.
Dumfries and Galloway to be hit by flash floods and thunderstorms this weekend

2 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Stuart Gillespie

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Saturday and also fears there could be hail and strong gusts of wind. Dumfries and Galloway is set to be hit by flash floods and thunderstorms this weekend. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Saturday and also fears there could be hail and strong gusts of wind. People are being urged to prepare a flood plan and protect their property.