Ecclefechan11 Dec 2024Meat processing firm's Scottish expansion approvedShropshire-based Pickstock is cleared to build an abattoir close to the A74(M) near Ecclefechan.11 Dec 2024UK6 Nov 2024Meat processing plant impact assessment not neededVillagers had raised concerns about the environmental effects of abattoir plans in southern Scotland.6 Nov 2024South Scotland31 May 2024Beef business plans major Scottish expansionShropshire-based Pickstock hopes to open the new facility near Ecclefechan in Dumfries and Galloway.31 May 2024South Scotland2 Nov 2023Police officer was driving pick-up that hit footballerDean Watson remains in a critical condition after the accident on a rural road in southern Scotland.2 Nov 2023South Scotland31 May 2023Man spared prison over gun threat after sheep rowBrian Capstick pressed a revolver against William Hodgson's face over a £200 debt in December 2019.31 May 2023South Scotland5 Jul 2022Two in serious condition after Ecclefechan road crashA man and a woman were taken to hospital after a Ford Fiesta left the road in southern Scotland.5 Jul 202220 Dec 2021First chairman of police authority killed in crashThe first minister and the chief constable of Police Scotland have paid tribute to Vic Emery.20 Dec 2021South Scotland19 Dec 2021Man, 77, dies after single-vehicle crash on A74(M)Police are keen to speak to the driver of a van who was seen in the area at the time of the crash on Saturday.19 Dec 2021South Scotland4 Feb 2021Couriers caught with drugs worth nearly £6m jailedThe duo - stopped on the A74(M) in southern Scotland last year - are sentenced to 10 years each.4 Feb 2021South Scotland
