Zac Hannay

A FINAL sketch has been selected for a proposed £100k public art centrepiece in Annan. Annan History Town say that once it is completed, the seven metre high sculpture on Battery Street will stand as a symbol of Annan’s resilience and history. The final design, chosen by the short life working group (SLWG), depicts a […]

DEFENDER Rhys Breen did not have to think twice when Annan Athletic boss Wullie Gibson asked him to come to Galabank on loan. The 24-year-old knows the manager well after a previous spell at Queen of the South, who he joined on loan from Rangers, in 2021. Later that year, Breen signed permanently for Dunfermline […]

At 10:42 of the first period, the Sharks broke the stalemate. Following a clean face-off win, Liam Danskin expertly controlled the puck, finding Scott Henderson in the corner. Henderson fed it to Mason Alderson, who skilfully found the top corner, putting Solway up 1-0. In the second period, the Wildcats came out strong. Just over […]

The Oakwell Road store will be run by Justin Wilson, along with a team of 25 colleagues from the local community. ParalympicsGB gold medallist Jack Smith gave away complimentary bags of fresh fruit and vegetables to the first 30 customers in the queue, before delivering an inspirational assembly for pupils at Castle Douglas Primary School […]

Gary Lawson was quite certain that the same hole in the road he, and at least three other vehicles, hit on December 30, 2022 in Gretna Green was still there when he travelled the same route just a couple of weeks ago. Just under two years ago, Gary and his wife had come up to […]

However, it’s likely they will lose approximately £500,000. Councillors were this week updated about the ongoing situation with the closure of Moat Brae House and the liquidation of the Peter Pan Trust, which was responsible for the development and operation of the visitor centre and children’s literature centre there. They heard that the liquidators are […]

Aardvark Clear Mine Limited has been awarded the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award, the highest level possible. They specialise in designing mechanical land mine clearance equipment, and counts six NATO armies, including the United Kingdom’s Armed Forces, among its clientele. A spokesman said: “The Aardvark Group is proud to be a signatory of the […]

With valuable cup points on the line, the Sharks aimed to establish dominance early. But they ultimately fell to a 2-1 defeat in South West England. The first period started cautiously as both teams tested the waters, each feeling out their opponents style. As the game progressed, the Sharks began to find their rhythm, shaking […]

There will be free coaching for all ages and abilities. All equipment (including footwear) will be supplied. Keep your eyes on the club’s Facebook page for updates on upcoming sessions, competitions and news of events in 2025 – the year which will celebrate 50 years of squash in Lockerbie. In recent weeks the club been […]

Annan Community Council unanimously agreed to scrap the remains of the sculpture and donate any funds raised towards Annan History Town Group’s proposed art centrepiece project. The decapitated, netless and fishless statue was taken away from Seafield on Wednesday by an unknown party. In a statement, the community council said: “If that statue was not […]