Newton Stewart30 Jan 2026A legal blunder allowed the man who abused us at school to escape justice – until nowWilliam Brydson, who was "head of care" at a Newton Stewart boarding school, has been jailed for a litany of offences.30 Jan 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 202621 Jan 2026Former school housemaster jailed for raping vulnerable childrenWilliam Brydson, 78, committed the offences when he was head of care at a school in Newton Stewart.21 Jan 20266 Jan 2026Aberdeenshire Council declares 'major incident' after days of heavy snowHundreds of schools remained shut across Scotland on Tuesday, and closures will continue on Wednesday.6 Jan 202627 Nov 2025Six Scottish sites close as timber firm goes bustSix sites which were part of National Timber Group in Scotland have shut after the firm called in administrators27 Nov 202529 Oct 2025Galloway Hills wind farm heads to public inquiryOpponents say the Blair Hill scheme is unnecessary and will affect the environment in the area.29 Oct 202514 Oct 2025Baby and toddlers seriously hurt after trailer 'pinned pram against wall'Police believe the trailer became detached from a Mitsubishi Outlander and struck a pram on the pavement.14 Oct 202522 Sep 2025Stranded? Last bus home leaves five minutes after first one arrivesGlentrool residents say their Saturday service to Newton Stewart lets them stay for just five minutes.22 Sep 202511 Sep 2025Scotland's most important mineral sites 'being targeted'Government body NatureScot warned that illegal mineral collection was damaging sites.11 Sep 2025...
