Safety inspections are under way at Castle Douglas and Kirkcudbright cemeteries. Council staff began the condition survey of all memorials and headstones at the graveyards this week. Signs warned visitors: “The maintenance and repair of memorials/headstones is the responsibility of individual lairholders. “This work is being carried out by trained professionals and is being completed … Read more
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Fans booed Carson Wentz and chanted for Taylor Heinicke to no avail while it was becoming abundantly clear Ron Rivera’s quarterback change backfired on the Washington Commanders. It snowballed so badly, it turned into a loss and the end of their playoff chances. Wentz threw three interceptions after getting the starting … Read more
manager Erik ten Hag has reportedly decided to sell Harry Maguire and release Fred next summer as part of significant steps to continue his rebuild at Old Trafford. Ten Hag will take severe measures to boost funds in an attempt to accelerate overhauling his squad. According to , United are set to consider offers for … Read more
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Lance Jones scored 16 points as Southern Illinois beat Belmont 63-45 on Sunday night. Jones also had three steals for the Salukis (11-4, 3-1 Missouri Valley Conference). Marcus Domask scored 14 points and added five assists. The Salukis picked up their sixth straight win. Ben Sheppard led the Bruins (9-6, 2-2), … Read more
Nine New Galloway residents face being made homeless after they were given notice to quit by their landlord. Tenants of Major General James Gordon were told by letting agents that they had to leave. Five households at Kenmure Steadings, a converted stable block, are affected. One resident said they had been left “dumbstruck” at being … Read more
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Endyia Rogers had 19 points, six assists and three steals against her former team and Taya Hanson had season highs with 17 points and five made 3-pointers to help No. 17 Oregon beat Southern California 73-45 Sunday. Oregon (11-3, 2-1 Pac-12) had lost back-to-back games, falling 84-67 to No. 3 Ohio … Read more
The FA has slapped manager with a hefty fine and a touchline ban for his behaviour during the Premier League victory against Manchester City in October. Klopp will be absent from the Reds’ final game before the World Cup break against Southampton on Saturday. The 55-year-old had previously accepted an FA charge after aggressively berating … Read more
Stewartry under-16s triumphed over their Hamilton counterparts in the first round of the West Cup on a dull, dusky and drizzling Sunday at Greenlaw. Captain Preston Carnochan chose to play with the wind in the first half. The wet, cold and muddy conditions did not bode well for free flowing rugby and so it transpired. … Read more
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Andrei Svechnikov scored the shootout winner and Antti Raanta made 24 saves as the Carolina Hurricanes edged the New Jersey Devils 5-4 on Sunday for a franchise-best 11th straight win. The Hurricanes are 15-0-2 in their last 17 games and haven’t lost since Dec. 6 when they fell 4-3 at Anaheim … Read more
A body has been found in the search for missing Ayrshire mum Lisa Haining, police have confirmed this morning. Officers say that the body was found in the Leggatston Road area of Darnley, Glasgow yesterday at around 4.20pm. Cops say that formal identification is yet to take place but the 50-year-old’s family have been informed. … Read more