Tag: dumfries

Man attacked and knocked unconscious after late night assault

In Brief

Deadline News Journalist - October 14, 2014

A 19 year-old man was attacked and knocked unconscious in a late night assault. Police are investigating an attack which took place on High Street...

Town provost in a lather over car wash’s risque name

Scottish News

Peter Laing - September 24, 2014

A BUSINESSMAN has caused controversy in a quiet Scottish town with his risque choice of name for his car wash. Andy Berry’s decision to call...

Single-bed hospital rooms are “solitary confinement” for patients, medics warn

Scottish News

Guest - February 3, 2013

VULNERABLE hospital patients kept in single rooms are being treated like prisoners in “solitary confinement”, medical experts warned. Health workers said patients are frightened, isolated...

Eight year ban for dog neglect

Scottish News

Guest - June 19, 2012

A MAN who allowed his dog to plummet to half her ideal weight has been banned from keeping dogs for eight years following an...

Were guinea pigs lost, stolen or dumped?

In Brief

Guest - June 14, 2012

THE Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after three guinea pigs were discovered in a Dumfries garden. The charity was called out to a home...

Nurse suspended over alleged assault on elderly dementia patient

Scottish News

Peter Laing - April 3, 2012

A NURSE has been suspended amid allegations he assaulted an elderly dementia patient. Ian Hamilton Rafferty, a mental health nurse from Dumfries, allegedly kicked an...

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