Annandale Observer

23/01/2024

Photographer Steve braved the weather yesterday to get some pics of the storm damage:

22/01/2024

We're waiting on repair updates from Scottish Power, whose engineers are working flat out in Dumfriesshire - but are you still without electricity?

22/01/2024

Updated: Scores of homes in Annan are without power this morning.
Many schools locally have closed. The full list is on the council website.
Various trees have fallen, blocking roads so take care if travelling.
There's no trains running anywhere this morning.
Updates to follow through the day.

21/01/2024

Storm Isha is already causing chaos around the area this evening.
There's reports of a fallen tree causing an accident nea Lochmaben and trees down on roads near Waterbeck and Kirkpatrick Fleming too and at The Howes in Annan.
Unless your journey is urgent, the advice is to avoid travelling.

21/01/2024

STORM Isha is on the way and due to hit Dumfries and Galloway tonight.
The Met Office have issued an amber weather warning for very strong winds in the region through the night to Monday.
They are forecasting gusts of 50-60 mph, with 80 mph possible in coastal stretches.
Motorists should take care on the roads and limit their speed.

20/01/2024

All things birds will be the focus of an event at Annan Harbour this afternoon.
Go along to Wings & Things and dive into the world of birds.
Our photographer will be there too, so you might end up in next week's paper!

19/01/2024

We're loving this Burns inspired postbox topper in Canonbie, made by the talented Pauline Greener 👏

17/01/2024

-9 this morning. Brr!

16/01/2024

One of our reporters took this photo last night and temperatures today continue to be below zero with snow lightly falling here in Annan, as forecast. Take care if you're out and about.

15/01/2024

Traffic warning: a car is on its side in the hedge on the B722 just outside of Annan. Emergency services are in attendance. Motorists should be aware and slow down accordingly.

12/01/2024

What's in store for you during 2024?

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03/01/2024

New year, new baby?

We're looking for the region's New Year babies - do you know of a new arrival born on January 1st?
Comment below or email [email protected]

27/12/2023

UPDATE: Storm Gerrit is wreaking havoc out there.
We've had reports of a tree down on the B722 near Hotts Farm, Waterbeck; the Kirtle Burn has burst its banks in the same area (pictured); there's a lot of standing water in the middle of Eaglesfield and difficulties at Hoddom Bridge.
Flood warnings are in place for Langholm.
Driving conditions are also difficult on the A75, pictured.
The Met Office have released a yellow weather warning for the region, lasting til midnight tonight and police are advising anyone venturing out to take care.
Let us know about any incidents you come across.

26/12/2023

IT'S our favourite story of the year: Christmas Day babies!
Do you know of a little one born in the region yesterday, Dec 25?
Email [email protected] or comment below.

25/12/2023

Have a great day folks!

23/12/2023

Here's the winners of the Eastriggs decorated Xmas garden competition!
Well done to all for their festive efforts.

20/12/2023

Breaking news: Two more arrests have been made in the Paul Taylor murder case.
Cumbria Police this morning arrested a 20-year-old man from Penrith and a 47-year-old woman from Carlisle on suspicion of assisting an offender.
The pair remain in police custody.

20/12/2023

Donkeys dropped in to the Xmas party at Annan Day Centre yesterday.
See this week's paper for more photos from the event.

18/12/2023

New appeal from Cumbria Police investigating the murder of Paul Taylor from Annan:

15/12/2023

Health bosses have revealed they are in talks with yet more dental practices locally that are planning to curtail NHS treatment:

ONLY half of NHS dental patients in the region have been able to get an appointment in the last two years. And the situation looks set to get worse as health bosses have revealed they are in discussions with yet more dental practices who intend to reduce their NHS commitment further over the coming....

14/12/2023

Lovely dancing 💃 at Caledonia Park late night shopping event last night.

09/12/2023

We've extended the closing date of our Christmas competitions - it's now Tuesday (Dec 12).
So, collect your last tokens from this week's paper and send them to us asap at 96 High Street, Annan, DG12 6EJ.

09/12/2023

Be in with a chance of winning these books by Annan's Jack O'Hara - in this week's paper.

07/12/2023

The Blood Donation Service will be in Annan today (Thurs).
You can donate at the Market Hall between 1.30-3.30 pm and 5-7 pm.

06/12/2023

Lots of you suggested we pop along to see a very festive property in Mosseknowe Place, Gretna....and you weren't wrong!
It's a Christmas wonderland.

02/12/2023

Here's our second Christmassy house, in Standalane.
Let us know about other festive homes that are worth a snap!

01/12/2023

Don't forget to get today's paper and collect the second token for our great Xmas giveaway:

30/11/2023

A recovery operation is underway this morning following last night's livestock lorry crash on the A75 near Rigg.
The road is currently shut to traffic.

29/11/2023

Breaking news: reports are coming in of an accident on the A75 at Rigg involving a lorry.

25/11/2023

We couldn't pass this festive house in Thorburn Crescent, Annan without stopping to take a pic. Wow!