Mark Jardine: Last News

Dalbeattie Primary held a combined celebration to mark their eighth Eco Schools Green Flag and open their outdoor classroom and trim trail.

The People’s Project in Dumfries is in the running for a prize in a competition it never entered.

Dumfries businessman Mark Jardine has hit out at the “utter chaos” caused by an erroneous town centre traffic sign. It sent hundreds of motorists on an endless loop around the town centre for the three days it was in place.

Glenvale and Johnstone Burgh produced an epic game in memory of the Paisley businessman that sponsored both clubs.

Emmerdale.A spin-off of popular show PopStars - which birthed the likes of Hear’Say - the casting programme featured thousands of contestants auditioning to take part of a brand-new family in the Dales, consisting of a mum, dad, and three teenagers.With a judging panel comprised of drama producer Yvon Grace, casting director Paul de Freitas, and Emmerdale scriptwriter Bill Lyons, it looked like the new family just had to be a hit.But when the winners were eventually announced and scooped themselves a coveted three-month contract on Emmerdale, things didn’t turn out as well as they’d hoped.Dee Whitehead was cast as Maggie Calder, Mark Jardine as Phil Weston, Elspeth Brodie as Lucy Calder, Jason Hain as Craig Calder, and Ruth Abram as Jess

A council spokesman said: “It’s the thoughtless actions of a minority of drivers that not only spoils the local landscape and creates a danger to wildlife but also places the lives of the community assets teams, who carry out the litter picking, at risk. “Please be considerate when driving and take your litter home for the sake of your community, wildlife and the council streetscene workers.”Mark Jardine, founder of The People’s Project in Dumfries, has also hit out at litter louts.

Lord Lieutenant Patsy Gilroy said: “I’m delighted that Mark has been appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant for The Stewartry.“He brings a wealth of knowledge and fresh enthusiasm to the role.