Thailand. October 2007. Lying in a hammock outside on the balcony. Sober, sleepy and content. I was suddenly hit by a bolt of energy, supreme love and bliss coursed through my consciousness. With it came powerful words “My Lord is coming and nothing else matters” I do not really recall much more. I was so overwhelmed …
To the Rescue: Update/Apology Sanctuary article leaves DoD with dog-tale between legs Declaration of Dumfries would like to announce, cap in hand, that we seem to have made a terrible mistake. Several people have contacted DoD pointing out inaccuracies within our recent article regarding police conduct at the The Maggie Fleming Animal Hospice and Karass …
Lightfoot to the Rescue… D&G constable tramples rights of Kirkcudbright sanctuary owner Although Bram Stoker’s infamous blood-sucking antagonist may have his bad points, one must admit that Count Dracula does, at least, have one redeeming feature: he will only enter someone’s property when invited. Sadly, it would seem that Dumfries & Galloway’s very own soulless …
Here is the schmooze Galloway MSP finally lands himself on DoD Wall of Shame Whether it be appearing at the Royal Highland Show, collecting brownie points with fishermen in Port William, or chomping on a £15,000 slice of Big Apple pie with an all-expenses-paid jolly to New York, you’ll never find Galloway MSP Finlay Carson …
Still Sh-“Ootn”! Update: Ootn Aboot continues gunning for corrupt DGC Last month we signposted our readers to an article written by Ootn Aboot Dumfries, which described Dumfries & Galloway Council’s blatant act of corruption and self entitlement with regards to the River Nith anti-flooding project. Yesterday Ootn posted an update article, again dealing with the …
Robert the Truth PF throws out case as Police Scotland conduct brought into question after vax centre incident A Stranraer resident has had a court case that can at best be described as “fatuous” dismissed at Stranraer Sheriff Court. Rab Reeves, 46, was arrested after entering the vax centre at Waverley Medical Centre on 7th …
“Ootn” to kill! More outrageous council behaviour exposed on popular page We make no apology for our use (or even overuse) of the term ‘self-entitled parasites’ when it comes to employees of public bodies, because that term seems to be accurate in almost every instance we come across. Those familiar with our work will know …
Dent in the System: Update It would seem that our recent article (link here) regarding revelations of a potential Police Scotland armed raid at the home of Dumfries & Galloway man Michael Dent may have had somewhat of an effect. Firstly, Police Scotland responded to our online request for information by suggesting that we submit a request …
Dent in the System Open letter to Dumfries & Galloway Constabulary We had planned on launching this series of articles in a completely different way, but sometimes unexpected events can transpire, conspire, and overtake original plans, thereby necessitating an alternative and often reactive approach. This is one such occasion. We had our crosshairs almost on …
April to April Fool! Exiting NHS CEO lands long overdue place on DoD Wall of Shame Many will remember the departing Dumfries & Galloway NHS Board CEO Jeff Ace’s tenure for the accusations of bullying and victimisation under his watch. Others might remember him for the recent cyber attack in which “hackers could have acquired …