the late land artist Charles Jencks created Crawick Multiverse out of an ugly open-cast mine in southern Scotland it is an inspiring exploration of the universe The sun warms my face as I pause between the Andromeda and Milky Way galaxies to gaze at the rolling hills of Dumfries and Galloway beyond. I am not, surprisingly enough, in outer space. I’m at the Crawick Multiverse a cosmos-themed land art installation in the south of Scotland that was built on the site of an old open-cast coal mine and is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year their perimeters reaching out towards one another but never quite touching “These galaxies are slowly moving towards each other and eventually they’ll collide,” says Gillian Khosla it will be the end of our universe.” Thankfully We stroll around the grounds and watch as visitors climb the mounds looping around the spirals to reach the sandstone boulders on top who are less interested in the cosmological ideas of the art than the fact it happens to double up rather well as an obstacle course The north to south avenue is lined with hundreds of stones salvaged from the old open-face coal face Photograph: Stuart Kenny“We’re open to everybody’s way of looking at it,” laughs Caroline McMillan a local farmer and Crawick Multiverse trustee or it can be a nice place to come for a coffee – or to roll down some hills with your kids.” The coal mine that once operated here was shut and abandoned in the 1980s, when the “black gold” ran out. The land is owned by the Duke of Buccleuch – one of Scotland’s largest landowners. In 2005, he invited the late land artist Charles Jencks to transform it “Everything was removed that was worth money and nothing was left What open-cast coal mining tended to do was take take; and what we’re trying to do here is add – add interest nature and add value to the communityGillian KhoslaMcMillan lived in a house overlooking the site for much of the development “Now it’s green and there’s a lot more biodiversity – ponds and dragonflies It’s created jobs and it’s somewhere people bring people now; family and friends.” Above it all, the Belvedere viewpoint offers sweeping 360-degree vistas of this eclectic 22-hectare (55-acre) site where megaliths pose cosmological conundrums amid the farmland and hills of the Nith valley “Charles wanted to make this a place people would come to from all over the world and we’re starting to go down that track now,” says McMillan Charles Jencks wanted to make this a place people would come to from all over the worldIt’s a Saturday morning and families run among superclusters and climb on rocky comets This remains a little-visited part of Scotland which is particularly apparent in early spring with the sun shining and daffodils disrupting the greenery Some old coal bings (piles of waste rocks) are still visible beyond the boundary walls I continue my artistic voyage at A’ the Airts a community art centre and cafe in the historic town of Sanquhar is originally from the neighbouring parish of Kirkconnel he worked at the Fauldhead colliery in Kirkconnel which at the time was the largest pit in Dumfriesshire thousands once relied on the pits to earn their living The closure of the mines had a profound impact here featured trips and local tips for your next break as well as the latest deals from Guardian Holidays The north-south avenue leads to the amphitheatre Photograph: Mike Bolam“It was devastating,” says Williamson Kirkconnel had a population of about 5,000 or 6,000 A’ the Airts has a busy programme of music, film and poetry – some of it inspired by that mining legacy – as well as workshops on quilting, pottery and the distinctive Sanquhar knitting pattern “I think one of the redeeming features of a mining village anywhere is the community spirit,” Williamson says Everybody pulls together.” Green shoots sprout from mined land Sanquhar is a picturesque town with a long history On the edge is the ruin of a 13th-century castle where Scotland’s national hero William Wallace is said to have battled the English and Robert the Bruce is also believed to have visited The poet Rabbie Burns frequented the town in the 1780s Sanquhar is also home to the oldest working post office in the world The story of such Scottish legends is told at the Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum which is to be found in an 18th-century baroque building on the high street that also houses old Davy lamps and mining pickaxes The historic town of Sanquhar which boasts the world’s oldest working post office there are new paths leading to Sanquhar Castle “It’s all about making the place a bit better for the next generation,” says Lisa Black of the Sanquhar Enterprise I spend a comfy night at the Nithsdale hotel before continuing my journey on the Southern Upland Way – a hiking route running 214 miles coast-to-coast across the south of Scotland The trail turned 40 last year and marked that anniversary with sculpted way markers, which were installed at the start and end of the three sections (western middle and eastern) that make up the trail Sanquhar marks the end of the western Spirit of Galloway segment and the beginning of The Big Hills section through the centre of Scotland. I’m walking the eight miles to Wanlockhead, the highest village in Scotland and home to the Museum of Lead Mining which offers the only underground mine tour in Scotland and I follow a farm road steeply out of Sanquhar as a dawn chorus of song thrushes robins and wrens sing to welcome in the day A pair of curlews pass overhead as I cross rough and the sun slowly rises over the Nith valley behind me Inter Milan superstar seen in Inzaghi’s training routine ahead of Barcelona clash Dumfries ahead of Inter Milan vs Barcelona registration ahead of Inter Milan vs Barcelona Leaked images of Barcelona’s home kit for 2025/26 Pavard Lewandowski ahead of Inter vs Barcelona Ferran start in a 4-2-3-1 – How Barcelona can line up against Inter Milan How Real Madrid attempted a football robbery — but were stopped by FC Barcelona Ferran start in a 4-2-3-1 – How Barcelona can line up against Real Madrid Olmo start in a 4-2-3-1 – How Barcelona can line up against Mallorca The two alternatives Hansi Flick 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15-year-old La Masia talent – report ‘La Masia is the essence of Barça’ – Barcelona academy gem reacts after La Liga debut Deco wants to build Barcelona’s future with La Masia Barcelona get set to play perhaps their most important match of the season so far when they take on Inter Milan in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals The Blaugrana played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg at home pulling off a fine comeback after having gone two goals behind early in the game Barcelona are hoping to make it to the finals of the competition for the first time in a decade but it will be anything but easy against a tough Inter side in their home Barça head coach Hansi Flick spoke to the media in his pre-match press conference shedding light on the team’s preparation for the huge encounter “Should I put more pressure on the players nobody knew at the start of the season how we would be now,” said Flick discussing the atmosphere in the dressing room “We want to enjoy ourselves and at the moment that’s the way it is I’m sure that’s what Olmo means by ‘fiesta,’“ he added Denzel Dumfries was the biggest threat for Barcelona in the first leg scoring two goals and posing a threat from the right flank as well as in set-piece situations On how the Catalans plan to deal with him tomorrow we have to defend much better and there might be some changes On any particular player from Inter Milan that he sees as a major threat he added: “I don’t focus on any specific player they are very effective and very experienced,” he further stated Robert Lewandowski earned his medical clearance earlier today and has been named in the Barcelona squad for the trip to Milan Providing an update on the veteran striker’s condition “Lewandowski is feeling good and can be available on the bench if we need him.” On the performances of Lamine Yamal the 60-year-old tactician added: “I’ve been here for eight months now I want the players to be at the highest level.” When asked if not having enough experienced players in the squad could be a problem for the semi-final every player improves when they play this type of match you have to enjoy the semi-final and show your teammates how good you are Discussing the absence of key defenders Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde and how Barcelona can make up for it the absences of Kounde and Balde are important On if he had any motivational messages or videos for players leading up to the game I think we are playing very well and we have to show it.” Talking about the match and how the managers can impact it from the touchline “Football is very complex and you have to take many factors into account I hope we make better changes than Inter can make They have fantastic players up front and we will also have to stop their build-up phase The players have to show how good they are Barcelona were particularly vulnerable while defending corners in the first leg And whether one of the strategies to avoid such a situation was to ensure they do not concede corners we have talked about it and the players know what they have to do.” Source: Mundo Deportivo Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Achievements • Privacy Policy • Cookie Policy • Licensed Images • Copyright © 2017 - 2024 Barca Universal - info@barcauniversal.com Barcelona (1:09)Gab Marcotti praises Inter Milan's "brave" performance away at Barcelona in their UCL semifinal first leg game vs BARCELONA, Spain -- Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries returned and so did the goals for Inter Milan Dumfries scored two and set up the opener for Thuram as Inter drew 3-3 at Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Wednesday it was a difficult period for me because of the injury but now I'm back," Dumfries told broadcaster Amazon Prime Inter had lost their previous three matches without scoring a goal -- the first time that had happened in more than 13 years. That run had seen it surrender their Serie A lead and exit the Italian Cup Thuram had missed those three matches with a left thigh injury Dumfries had been sidelined for even longer missing eight matches with a hamstring problem before returning as a late substitute last weekend The duo immediately showed Inter what it had been missing as Thuram back-heeled in a cross by Dumfries to stun Barcelona just seconds after kickoff Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries inspired Inter Milan to a thrilling draw with Barcelona. Giuseppe Bellini/Getty ImagesIt was Thuram's 18th goal of the season for Inter Dumfries then doubled Inter's lead in the 21st minute with a bicycle kick He became the first Dutch player to both score and assist in a Champions League semifinal since Wesley Sneijder -- coincidentally also for Inter against Barcelona Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres hauled the hosts level shortly before halftime but Dumfries notched his second in the 64th heading home a corner kick to put Inter back ahead However, Barcelona were quickly back level when Raphinha's blistering shot from outside the top of the box struck the crossbar and ricocheted in off the back of Yann Sommer going down as an own goal by the Inter goalkeeper "I think after three straight defeats we saw the real Inter "Obviously we wanted to win but I think it was a good game and everything's still open The second leg will be next week in Milan. The winner will face either Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal in Munich on May 31 PSG beat Arsenal 1-0 in London on Tuesday in their first match A partnership between the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Moffat Mountain Rescue Team will see a new incident command vehicle located at Lockerbie Community Fire Station This agreement will extend rescue response capabilities and help to protect communities The new vehicle is part of the Moffat Mountain Rescue Team (MMRT) fleet who provide vital search and rescue services across Dumfries and Galloway and South Lanarkshire The team serves both residents and visitors across key areas comprises of 30 dedicated volunteers and relies entirely on donations from the public and organizations to sustain its operations It is essential for the new MMR incident command vehicle to be accessible for the team’s qualified drivers who live and work near Lockerbie to ensure a faster and more efficient emergency response Colin Wallace is Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Station Commander for Annandale and Eskdale Community Fire Station He said: “Protecting the public is at the heart of everything we do and this is another example of the great partnerships between emergency services benefiting our communities “We also understand that the Moffat Mountain Rescue Team is a volunteer-led charity and we are happy to play our part in assisting their work where we can “This is an important resource which has been made available to increase rescue capabilities within the Dumfries and Galloway area “Co-location of services also brings opportunities for regular joint working James Coles is Moffat Mountain Rescue Team Leader He said: “Moffat Mountain Rescue Team would like to thank the SFRS for the offer to house one of the team's vehicles inside Lockerbie Community Fire Station This gives the team additional flexibility in the storage and deployment of the team's vehicles “Moffat Mountain Rescue team has three vehicles with options to have them located in Moffat Dumfries (courtesy of Police Scotland) and in the team's base in Moffat “Moffat Mountain Rescue Team responds to incidents to search for missing people and rescue people in distress in hill and rural areas across the eastern side of Dumfries and Galloway and up into Lanarkshire.” This is not the first time the Service have partnered with mountain rescue teams Galloway Mountain Rescue Team currently shares space within Ayr Community Fire Station We use cookies to collect information about how you use the Police Scotland website We use this information to make the website work as well as possible and improve our services A man convicted of serious sexual crimes has been jailed for seven years and nine months 37-year-old Ricki Anderson was sentenced to prison placed on the sex offenders register and given a 15-year non-harassment order He was found guilty at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Friday He attacked a woman in a car between East Lothian and Dumfries in June 2021 He attacked another woman in a flat in Dumfries in early 2022 Detective Inspector Graeme Robertson of the Public Protection Unit at Dumfries and Galloway Division said: “Although one of the victims in this case has passed away it was right her evidence was heard in court through the reading of statements Our thoughts remain with her family and the other victim and I hope this sentencing offers them some comfort as they move forward with their lives “I would also like to reassure our communities that we are committed to investigating all reports of a sexual offence and we are determined to bring those responsible to justice I urge anyone who has been the victim of any offence of this nature to contact us where you will be fully supported by our officers and partner agencies.” Police Scotland support those who wish to become police officers special constables or police staff by hosting various online and in-person recruitment events throughout the year supported victims and a thriving workforce Read about our 2030 vision and three-year plan Worried that your partner or the partner of someone you know might have an abusive past we'd appreciate your feedback on the service we provided Police Scotland has been working to make its websites more accessible - read our accessibility statement Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) is proud to announce its nomination for a prestigious Herald Education Award in the ‘Partnership with Schools’ category recognising the success of its innovative Application Roadshows initiative The Herald Education Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in the education sector across Scotland The winners will be announced at a gala ceremony on May 29 The Partnership with Schools Award will be presented to the college or university that judges believe best demonstrates an innovative approach to working with schools to help provide students access into further and higher education.  DGC’s Application Roadshows are two outreach programmes designed to bring college application support directly to secondary schools across the region By visiting schools such as Dumfries High School Castle Douglas High School and Stranraer Academy the college provides students with personalised guidance on course selection This hands-on approach aims to simplify the transition from secondary education to college ensuring that students are well-informed and confident in their post-school choices DGC also offers a range of College Academy courses designed for senior phase school pupils to study a course at college alongside their school timetable This allows students to visit the campus one day per week to gain vocational experience and learn a subject that might not be available to them at school Principal and CEO of Dumfries and Galloway College said: “We are thrilled to be recognised for our commitment to fostering strong partnerships with local schools The Application Roadshows exemplify our dedication to making further education accessible and aspirational for all students in our community.” The full list of nominees for the Partnership with Schools Award is: A spokesman for the panel said the judges were “delighted and hugely impressed,” by the quality of entries across all categories in this the 10th year of the Herald Education Awards These annual prizes highlight innovation in teaching and explore how colleges and universities market themselves support students and engage with employers – as well as recognising those who make a significant contribution to student life as well as academia Over 40 key external stakeholders joined Stoke on Trent College for a special Employer Gala Dinner as part of our celebrations for Staffordshire Day New City College has been officially graded as Outstanding by Ofsted – the highest possible accolade that can be achieved following an inspection AN INAUGURAL childcare expo celebrating learner achievement and the “best of the industry” will be hosted by Coleg Cambria The Sheffield College has earned recognition for educating and training the next generation of elite basketball talent New funding will transform educational facilities for students with additional learning needs (ALN) in FE Colleges across Wales Harvard economist David Deming published a landmark analysis on the value of human capital to business and national economies Injuries caused by falls cost health services all over the world billions and new research shows that fear of falling can increase the risk of… University researchers are in demand to help address skills shortages across a range of industries including AI and machine learning The University of Kent and Canterbury Cathedral have renewed a long-established commitment to work together to promote greater community engagement across a range of activities that will… Chelmsford College sent all its staff out into the wider world for its annual Back to the Floor Day (BttFD) You must be logged in to post a comment (VIDEO) Denzel Dumfries and his SCISSOR-KICK SCREAMER against Barcelona in the ChampionsInter Milan showed exactly why they’re serious title contenders in their UEFA Champions League semifinal against Barcelona going two up in under 20 minutes — with the second coming from an insane scissor kick by Denzel Dumfries Dumfries rose high in the Barcelona box and pulled off a stunning acrobatic finish OneFootball's home page Search Settings Sign In Sign InJoinOfficial Starting Lineups – Barcelona vs Inter Milan: Denzel Dumfries & Marcus Thuram Start | OneFootballSempreInter.Com Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi has decided to start Denzel Dumfries and Marcus Thuram against Barcelona This evening’s Champions League semi-final first leg clash kicks off at 21.00 CET at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys they have lost three successive matches without scoring making for bleak reading ahead of this European blockbuster Barcelona have been nearly unplayable in 2025 losing just once in 29 competitive outings Therefore, head coach Simone Inzaghi has decided to name the strongest starting eleven amid a subsiding injury crisis RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – JANUARY 02: Denzel Dumfries of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Italian Super Cup Semi-Final match between FC Internazionale and Atalanta at Al Awwal Park on January 02 the big news on the team sheet is the return of Denzel Dumfries the Dutch wingback has regained full fitness and will start on the left wing in goal Yann Sommer retains his place between the sticks ahead of Josep Martinez Benjamin Pavard is out with an ankle injury Federico Dimarco keeps his place in the starting lineup despite an underwhelming performance against Roma Meanwhile, Denzel Dumfries is back Moreover, in midfield, Nicolo Barella moves into a box-to-box midfield role. Therefore, Hakan Calhanoglu and Henrikh Mkhitaryan complete the trio Davide Frattesi returns to the bench as the Armenian gets the nod in midfield Lastly, Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram lead the line Joaquin Correa is not in contention after being omitted from Inter’s UEFA list MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 11: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and Feyenoord at Stadio San Siro on March 11 Related NewsBarcelona take note: Inter boss Inzaghi provides Lautaro Martínez & Benjamin Pavard injury updates It will take “a determined and attentive Inter team” to beat Barcelona, says Inzaghi Manchester United enter talks with Victor Osimhen Hansi Flick hints at change in one position in Barcelona’s XI to face Inter Milan “We’ll try to stop him… but it’s impossible,” says Inter Milan manager of Lamine Yamal Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham Forest: Eberechi Eze scores as Eagles get ready to peak in FA Cup final Glasner will be content with his side’s performance against a team chasing Champions League qualificationCrystal Palace had their chances and could have nicked it late on, but a 1-1 draw... 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Leao suspended for Milan-Bologna, will return in time to face … Bologna Rafael Leao will be suspended for Milan’s upcoming Serie A match against Bologna in Serie A on Monday night, but will now be fully rested and is expected to return... but when the then-17-year-old shared it with his team-mates at Sparta Rotterdam’s academy “He told the entire dressing room that he was going to play for the Netherlands,” remembers Dolf Roks Dumfries now has 63 caps for the Netherlands but Wednesday night was when he came of age on club football’s biggest stage assisting and scoring twice for Inter in a Champions League semi-final Once dismissed as a novelty, Dumfries’ story is Inter’s story, his unheralded side emerging from their trip to Barcelona with a 3-3 draw They would be worthy winners of this season’s Champions League This tie was supposed to be about Inter’s hosts reaching their first Champions League final in a decade Seasons in which Barcelona fail to win the European Cup are like dog years; each one feels like seven Barcelona’s largely unloved temporary home as Camp Nou is rebuilt It felt like their night but Milan’s own city symbol is Il Biscione Inter may not have the favourite for the Ballon d’Or (Raphinha) and might lack two of the most talented teenagers in world football (Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi) reiterated over the 90 minutes in studs and ambition: Inter are nobody’s doormats Marcus Thuram with an incredible flick to put Inter ahead in 30 seconds 🤩 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/Y2hAiF5Vlb — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 30, 2025 MARCUS THURAM WITH AN INSANE FINISH AFTER JUST 30 SECONDS 💥😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/6QL27zoPb8 — CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 30, 2025 They have been the quiet man of the Champions League’s final four despite fielding the best defence in the competition They were meant to lose in Barcelona; then having been pegged back to 2-2 from their surprise lead they were a toe away from stashing a 4-3 lead for the return leg at the San Siro having only recovered from a hamstring injury this week Facing the most dangerous attack in Europe there had been speculation that Simone Inzaghi might start the (slightly) more reserved Matteo Darmian The Inter head coach will be glad he didn’t Dumfries had already assisted Thuram’s opener with a low driven cross before Francesco Acerbi’s header looped towards him on 20 minutes the Dutchman lashed it over his own shoulder into the net “My whole family has hard feet,” Dumfries had once bemoaned It looks a bit clunky to me sometimes.” This finish showed the value of having lead behind the laces Dumfries has made a career of being the free man who nobody picks up Having been hauled back to 2-2 by a spirited Barcelona fightback Inter’s right-back took advantage of being overlooked once more Dumfries is not Inter’s only player in this position who became Inter’s all-time leading Champions League goalscorer earlier this season told Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera that he sometimes feels “underrated” after finishing seventh in voting for the 2024 Ballon d’Or Martinez may not have scored against Barcelona and was substituted with a leg injury that may keep him out of next Tuesday’s second leg but the Argentina striker was at the heart of Inter’s first-half success His movement and physicality disoriented Cubarsi and Ronald Araujo creating space for Thuram and Inter’s wing-backs to shine Other Inter players also feel underappreciated. To non-Serie A watchers Yann Sommer is a Swiss automaton who appears every two years at major tournaments but he made crucial saves last night from Yamal and Raphinha to keep the tie level A goalkeeper can scarcely ever have conceded three signed by Milan as a 24-year-old to replace Alessandro Nesta was cut loose by Inter’s city rivals after just six appearances Having featured in the Italy squad that won the European Championship in 2021 he has not been picked for the national team in almost two years Both Darmian and Mkhitaryan had disappointing spells in England earlier in their career Criticised for his work-rate at both Arsenal and Manchester United Mkhitaryan had literally run the Nike badge off his shirt by full time The Armenian was one of three free agents in Inter’s starting XI players who could have been signed by any team Inter’s recruitment is reflective of a side who are financially dwarfed by the other three semi-finalists having earned more in sales than they have spent over the past four seasons All this is without even mentioning Nicolo Barella and Alessandro Bastoni two of the Champions League’s outstanding performers so far but only this season gaining a wider appreciation His team are the most tactically distinct remaining in the competition stout in defence and imaginative in attack Two moments were made in his image: Acerbi’s burst forward from centre-back to lead a counter-attack and Barella’s calmness in the closing seconds calmly chipping a ball to himself in his own area after Yamal hit the bar Inzhagi took off Dumfries in the 80th minute They did the same after Inter lost in the final of this competition two seasons ago An away draw gives them the chance to do so again thanks to Dumfries’ two goals on the night Back when he was at PSV in the Netherlands Dumfries once said: “If I am the second top goalscorer here For both the Dutchman and his unheralded troupe (Top photo: Josep Lago/AFP via Getty Images) Denzel Dumfries hits an "out of this world" finish to double Inter's lead as Barcelona are stunned early on in the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg Dumfries and Galloway Council has released a contract notice seeking a qualified and experienced consultant to support its Whitesands Flood Protection Scheme and Public Realm Improvements project is aimed at engaging a single consultant through a two-stage process: Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) followed by the Main Works Construction The project is intended to address the chronic flooding issues in the Whitesands area of Dumfries which has recorded over 200 flood incidents historically with the most severe event occurring in December 2022 first proposed in 2017 after years of discussions glass panels and flood gates intended to reduce flood risk substantially Stage 1 of the contract focuses on Early Contractor Involvement during which the appointed consultant will provide construction-focused advice through the detailed design phase The consultant will collaborate closely with scheme designers to ensure constructability improve efficiency and generate a comprehensive report detailing methodologies and considerations for the project’s delivery Stage 2 encompasses the Main Works Construction where the chosen supplier will lead delivery on site overseeing pivotal aspects such as health and safety management traffic management and planning and licence condition discharge The total duration for the contract is anticipated to be 36 months Interested parties must submit tenders or requests to participate by 27 May The Whitesands project, originally slated for completion in 2020 or 2021, faced delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic but the council has opted to move forward despite budget increase from £25M to £37.5M Jacobs and the council have also commenced bat surveys from today These include daytime surveys to complete preliminary roost assessments that will inform how they set up that evening The ecologists will use specialist equipment such as thermal cameras infra-red cameras and bat detectors from dusk and continue 1.5 to 2 hours from sunset The surveys will mostly take place on public land along the River Nith at 17 separate locations where the potential for bat activity is likely The Whitesands Flood Protection Scheme area starts just north of the rowing club and extends as far south as Dock Park The main construction contract award is planned for March 2026 with building work set to commence shortly thereafter aiming to deliver significant flood protection and public realm enhancements to the vulnerable Whitesands area Key design features of Whitesands flood defence scheme: Like what you've read? To receive New Civil Engineer's daily and weekly newsletters click here. Tagged with: The £37M Whitesands flood protections scheme in Dumfries Turner & Townsend will next month commence ground investigation works for the… Dumfries and Galloway Council has narrowly voted to progress the Whitesands flood… Network Rail has applied for listed building consent at Dumfries station to… Sign InJoinDumfries: ‘I saw the real Inter we played with heart’ in 3-3 Barcelona thriller | OneFootballFootball Italia Denzel Dumfries ‘saw the real Inter, we played with heart’ in the exhilarating 3-3 Champions League semi-final draw with Barcelona Confidence was low going into Montjuic after three consecutive defeats saw them go out of the Coppa Italia semi-final to Milan and drop three points behind new Serie A leaders Napoli they took the lead in this Champions League showdown within 30 seconds thanks to a Marcus Thuram back-heel flick then Dumfries struck twice with acrobatic finishes equalising for a 3-3 thriller thanks to Lamine Yamal Ferran Torres and the Raphinha strike that deflected in off Yann Sommer’s back “It was a good performance, after three consecutive defeats, I saw the real Inter. We played with heart, I’m proud,” Dumfries told Amazon Prime Video Italia. it’s all wide open and we’ll see at San Siro.” It will all be decided at San Siro on Tuesday May 6 and because the away goals rule no longer applies BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 30: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale (obscured) celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between FC Barcelona and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 30, 2025 in Barcelona Dumfries and Thuram were the two players who have been sorely missed recently due to injury and it is no coincidence that they both found the net this evening on their return to the starting XI “It was a difficult injury for me, but I am back now. We are looking forward, always Forza Inter,” added Dumfries Many have said this semi-final will decide who ultimately wins the Champions League this season as the other clash is between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal we are a strong team and must prove it every time,” concluded the UEFA Man of the Match Related NewsVideo – Denzel Dumfries Acrobatic Wondergoal Hype In Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan UCL Clash: ‘What Did You Just Do, Denzel?’ Video: “Goals, Assist & Acrobatics” Denzel Dumfries Voted By Fans MOTM In Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan Draw Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan – INTERViews Podcast Ep. 142: “Respect & Apologize To Denzel Dumfries” Player Ratings: Barcelona 3-3 Inter – Dumfries Is Force of Nature Champions League | Barcelona 3-3 Inter: Dumfries double for thrilling semi final The pedestrian was hit by a white Ford Transit van on the A75. The 18-year-old was walking on the A75 in Dumfries and Galloway when he was hit by the white Ford Transit. Emergency services attended the incident, which took place near the village of Carsluith on Friday, April 18, and the man was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow. He was pronounced dead by medical staff just over a week later, on Saturday April 26. The 28-year-old man driving the van and a 33-year-old passenger were not injured in the incident. The driver was arrested in connection with the incident and released pending further inquiries. Sergeant David Kerr said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the young man who has died. “Our inquiries into the circumstances of this crash are ongoing and I would urge anyone in the area at the time, before and after the incident, to get in touch with us. “I am also asking anyone who was in the area at the time and who has dash-cam footage that could assist to get in touch.” STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Follow STV News on WhatsAppScan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country '+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text+' "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title+" "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text+" Glasgow architect New Practice has been chosen to lead on a feasibility study for the restoration of an abandoned Victorian mill in Dumfries The firm will now explore options for restoring the Category B-listed former Rosefield Mills for the Dumfries Historic Buildings Trust (DHBT) It will look at how the 140-year-old building can become a mixed-use community asset with commercial uses New Practice’s work will include community engagement and carrying out market assessments in partnership with DHBT to secure a further round of funding for the next stage of the development DHBT says its long-term vision for the buildings and wider site include a ‘sympathetic repair and sustainable reuse’ of the mills with ‘huge scope for both the repair and reuse of the remaining architectural heritage’ The trust adds that the mill’s transformation could lead to the creation of a ‘new creative neighbourhood through an outstanding piece of new mixed-use urban design that could include a variety of community housing and business uses’ on the wider site The complex is considered to be one of the last remaining large-scale Victorian industrial buildings in Dumfries 25 miles north of the Scottish-English border Architecture and design studio GRAS has already carried out a conservation statement and spatial study of the site Both  GRAS and New Practice were chosen through a tender on Public Contracts Scotland plans will be submitted to redevelop the building based on New Practice and GRAS’s work Last year, New Practice, which is women and LGBTQ+-led, was acquired by Civic Tags BDP’s College of Arts & Society at Coventry University has been named… Lewisham Council has given Turner Works planning permission for a mixed-use regeneration… Wandsworth Council has given Gehry Partners planning permission for two more residential… Southwark Council has approved tp bennett’s plans for a 25-storey student tower… The Dutchman said afterwards: “It was a good performance, after three consecutive defeats, I saw the real Inter On beating Barca at San Siro stadium next week Dumfries also stated: “Everything is possible we are a strong team and must prove it every time." David Bark was struck by a white Ford Transit while walking on the A75 in Dumfries and Galloway. David Bark, from Wigtown, was walking on the A75 in Dumfries and Galloway when he was hit by a white Ford Transit Friday, April 18. The 18-year-old was was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow and pronounced dead by medical staff just over a week later, on Saturday, April 26. Sergeant David Kerr said: “Our thoughts are with David’s family and friends. “Our enquiries into the circumstances of this crash are ongoing and I would urge anyone in the area at the time, before and after the incident, to call police. Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 3905 of Friday, April 18, 2025. Sign InJoinWatch: Dumfries overhead kick doubles Inter’s advantage against Barcelona | OneFootballFootball Italia Denzel Dumfries doubled Inter’s advantage with an acrobatic to put the Nerazzurri 2-0 up in their Champions League semi-final tie against Barcelona You can follow the action from Barcelona-Inter on the Football Italia Liveblog. Dumfries overhead kick puts Inter 2-0 up in BarcelonaThuram sent the travelling Nerazzurri supporters into a frenzy with his opening goal after just 30 seconds making a phenomenal return after a three-game injury absence Simone Inzaghi’s side had lost all three of those matches without the Frenchman Then, less than 20 minutes later, Inter were 2-0 up thanks to another great finish from another injury returnee, Denzel Dumfries An outswinging Federico Dimarco corner was met by the head of Francesco Acerbi, and played into the path of Dumfries, who was able to pull out an overhead kick in a congested Barcelona penalty area to send the Nerazzurri 2-0 up who had been an injury doubt minutes before kick-off halved the deficit and then hit the frame of the goal shortly afterwards BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 30: Yann Sommer of FC Internazionale saves a shot from Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between FC Barcelona and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 30, 2025 in Barcelona Dumfries: ‘I saw the real Inter, we played with heart’ in 3-3 Barcelona thriller Dumfries acrobatically volleys Inter further ahead but Yamal scores stunning individual goal Torres equalises towards end of first half in thriller Dumfries heads Inter back ahead but Raphinha forces Sommer own goal minutes later Second leg will be played in Italy on Tuesday Watch highlights on this page from 22:00 BST via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only we've got the second leg in just six days That's all from us this evening after a stunning night of football but we'll be back tomorrow night with Tottenham Man Utd and Chelsea in more semi-final action 683Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingChampions League MOTD highlightspublished at 22:29 British Summer Time 30 April22:29 BST 30 AprilFT: Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan On BBC One you will be able to watch Champions League Match of the Day highlights from 22:40 BST Mark Chapman is alongside ex-Premier League defender Stephen Warnock European football expert Julien Laurens and Football Correspondent for The Observer Rory Smith 202Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'Crazy game'published at 22:28 British Summer Time 30 April22:28 BST 30 AprilFT: Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan On his two goals: "Very happy that we scored that fast and now we have to look forward to the next match and then we see Barcelona again "Great corner from Federico Dimarco - I was in the right place 514Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingWatch: Thrilling opening leg in Barcelonapublished at 22:27 British Summer Time 30 April22:27 BST 30 AprilFT: Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan Relive all the action from a stunning night of football in Barcelona 3415Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'Opposing styles make for a classic fight'published at 22:27 British Summer Time 30 April22:27 BST 30 AprilFT: Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan Stephen WarnockFormer Aston Villa and Liverpool defender on MOTD: Uefa Champions League You can hear more from Warnock on MOTD: Uefa Champions League at 22:40 BST on BBC One and the BBC Sport website and app 284Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'Martinez is a key player'published at 22:26 British Summer Time 30 April22:26 BST 30 AprilFT: Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan Ally McCoistFormer Rangers striker on TNT Sports He is very clever and a very good football player You can see the importance he has to this side 374Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'A great game to watch but not to play'published at 22:25 British Summer Time 30 April22:25 BST 30 AprilFT: Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan speaking to TNT Sports: "It was a crazy game but I think we could have done even better it's just that Barca put lots of pressure on us On his disallowed goal: "I feel very gutted This is football and you can not do anything My will was too much to score this goal and maybe I rushed offside "I hope to score in the second leg." On the half-time team talk: "We were confident we could do better we have done our best and I think we could have done a bit better "The only thing he [Simone Inzaghi] said was 'keep your head up and keep doing what you're doing'." On the second leg: "It is not going to be easy as we lost or captain We have to try do our best to replace him." 362Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingInter used all of their experiencepublished at 22:24 British Summer Time 30 April22:24 BST 30 AprilFT: Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan 347Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingget involvedGet Involvedpublished at 22:22 British Summer Time 30 April22:22 BST 30 April#bbcfootball Would have loved to see this Barcelona team come up against City in Europe this season 42202Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingWatch Warnock unpack Dembele performancepublished at 22:21 British Summer Time 30 April22:21 BST 30 AprilFT: Arsenal 0-1 PSG Stephen Warnock analyses Ousmane Dembele's performance against Arsenal after he scored the only goal of the game 2018Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingWatch Raphinha's remarkable strike leads to own goalpublished at 22:19 British Summer Time 30 April22:19 BST 30 AprilFT: Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan A few years back Raphinha was playing his football at Elland Road He's now doing the business in the Champions League semi-final 7923Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingWatch Dumfries' thumping headerpublished at 22:17 British Summer Time 30 April22:17 BST 30 AprilFT: Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan After giving away a two-goal lead Inter still came back to haunt Barca from a set-piece as Denzel Dumfries got his second goal 3912Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 22:16 British Summer Time 30 April22:16 BST 30 AprilFT: Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan That first 45 minutes from Lamine Yamal is as good as you'll see from any player in the top five leagues 14624Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingWatch Arteta react to losspublished at 22:13 British Summer Time 30 April22:13 BST 30 AprilFT: Arsenal 0-1 PSG Mikel Arteta reacts to Arsenal's first leg loss to PSG in north London Arteta reacts to defeat against PSG in Champions League semi-final 3167Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingget involvedGet Involvedpublished at 22:11 British Summer Time 30 April22:11 BST 30 April#bbcfootball PM: The 2025 Champions League winner will come from this tie Ahmad: I just can't believe Lamine Yamal is 17-years old 20984Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingWatch Torres score equaliserpublished at 22:09 British Summer Time 30 April22:09 BST 30 AprilFT: Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan Look how good this team goal was as Barcelona levelled the match 6325Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'Inter should be thrilled'published at 22:08 British Summer Time 30 April22:08 BST 30 AprilFT: Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan Steve McManamanFormer Real Madrid winger on TNT Sports 11622Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingWatch Yamal's worldiepublished at 22:06 British Summer Time 30 April22:06 BST 30 AprilFT: Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan 22752Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingWatch Dumfries' acrobatic finishpublished at 22:04 British Summer Time 30 April22:04 BST 30 AprilFT: Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan Barca were stunned as Denzel Dumfries made it 2-0 to Inter 15416Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'This Barca team is different'published at 22:03 British Summer Time 30 April22:03 BST 30 AprilFT: Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan Owen HargreavesFormer Manchester United midfielder on TNT Sports 17069Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingprevious pagePage 1 of 10123456…10next pageThis video can not be played Champions League highlights: Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan Barcelona twice came from behind against Inter Milan to snatch a draw in a six-goal first-leg thriller to leave their Champions League semi-final finely poised Inter stunned the hosts after just 30 seconds when Marcus Thuram turned in Denzel Dumfries' low cross with an audacious backheel flick to score the fastest goal in a last-four game in the competition's history Dutch full-back Dumfries doubled the visitors' lead with a stunning acrobatic volley 20 minutes later and it looked like Barca had a mountain to climb at Montjuic Olympic Stadium magnificent Lamine Yamal pulled out his box of tricks to transform the game He struck a wonderful 24th-minute reply as he drifted inside and skipped past several defenders before unleashing a sumptuous left-foot finish that kissed the post before landing in the net Yamal was at the heart of everything Barca did but marked his 100th appearance for the club with a 22nd goal to add to his 33 assists at the age of just 17 Ferran Torres capped off an enthralling first half with a 38th-minute equaliser for the hosts stabbing home from close range after Raphinha headed down Pedri's crossfield ball But the impressive Dumfries scored his second of the night in the 63rd minute to restore Inter's lead when he rose highest to meet Hakan Calhanoglu's corner But Barca again responded in style and levelled just two minutes later when a stunning 25-yard strike from Raphinha clattered the bar via a touch off Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer's back The breathless affair leaves the tie in the balance with the second leg on Tuesday at the San Siro in Milan 'A talent that comes along every 50 years' - 'genius' Yamal steals show Thuram's flick stuns Barcelona after 30 seconds Fifteen years on from the last time these sides met in a Champions League knockout match – where Jose Mourinho's Inter upset Pep Guardiola's Barca - the two European giants served up another scintillating semi-final Many have suggested Barca cannot win the trophy playing this all-out attacking style and dangerous high line Yet few will argue it does not make for entertaining football Inter's two early goals left the home support shellshocked but Barca aiming to reach their first Champions League final in a decade kept their composure and followed the lead of Yamal to get back into the game The teenager may have this week rejected being likened to legendary Barca forward Lionel Messi but this dazzling display will have done nothing to silence those comparisons as he took centre stage After scoring his fifth goal of this Champions League campaign Yamal was at the forefront of Barca's attacking play in the absence of the injured Robert Lewandowski but Sommer's superb fingertip save pushed the effort on to the woodwork Yamal also whipped another strike later that beat the Inter keeper dragged a shot wide and flashed another across the face of goal before finding the equaliser before the break Dani Olmo was also denied by Sommer after powering in a low effort as Barca created several chances to show they could overturn Inter's lead who arrived into the tie on the back of three consecutive defeats Henrikh Mkhitaryan thought he had a fourth goal for Inter when he poked home at the back post with the semi-automated system showing the narrowest of margins It was a fascinating encounter between two opposing styles of play and while Barca know they have the firepower to outscore their opponents Inter will take confidence from scoring three goals against a defence with clear frailties fresh from lifting their first trophy under the German after victory over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey on Saturday will enjoy a mouthwatering prospect in Milan especially if Yamal rises to the occasion again Barca's Torres celebrates equalising goal against Inter Dumfries grabs his second to put Inter back in front Raphinha strike deflects off Sommer to make it 3-3 After the opportunity to rate players has closed the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users Watch highlights of every Champions League game from 22:00 on Wednesday on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app There will also be a Champions League Match of the Day on BBC One on Wednesday To load Comments you need to enable JavaScript in your browser The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made substituted for Eric García at 42 minutesNumber 8 substituted for Gavi at 83 minutesNumber 21 substituted for Fermín López at 68 minutesNumber 19 substituted for Carlos Augusto at 56 minutesNumber 22 Zieliński at 81 minutesSubstitutesNumber 8 de Vrij Match OfficialsReferee: Clément TurpinVideo Assistant Referee: Jerome BrisardAssistant Referee 1: Nicolas DanosAssistant Referee 2: Benjamin PagesFourth Official: François LetexierAssistant VAR Official: Willy DelajodMatch StatsKey Scroll LeftScroll RightBarcelona and Internazionale have faced each other on 16 previous occasions in Europe with the Spanish side winning exactly half of those (W8 D5 L3) which came in the group stages of the 2022-23 UEFA Champions League (0-1 away This will be just the second time Barcelona and Internazionale have met in the knockout stages of the European Cup/UEFA Champions League with both coming precisely at the semi-final stage The previous one – played in 2009-10 – saw José Mourinho’s Inter eliminate the reigning champions 3-2 on aggregate (3-1 at the Giuseppe Meazza Barcelona are unbeaten in their six home games against Internazionale in the UEFA Champions League (W5 D1) Those five home wins against them are their joint-most against an opponent in UEFA Champions League/European Cup (also five v AC Milan) while the only team they’ve hosted more often in the competition without losing is Chelsea (7) Barcelona haven’t lost any of their six home matches in the UEFA Champions League this season (W5 D1) Only in the 1999/2000 edition have they ever netted more at home in a single European Cup/UEFA Champions League campaign (29 in eight games) Barcelona are averaging 3.1 goals per game under Hansi Flick in the UEFA Champions League; the second-most by a manager-club duo with 10+ games Internazionale could equal the record for most clean sheets by an Italian team in a Champions League campaign (currently on eight) held by AC Milan in 2004-05 and Juventus in 2016-17 (both 9) Internazionale manager Simone Inzaghi is set to take charge of his 50th UEFA Champions League match here becoming the seventh Italian coach to reach this milestone; the most for any nation (currently level with Spain on six) His 26 wins are already the most by an Italian manager through their first 50 Champions League matches (one ahead of Marcello Lippi Barcelona’s Raphinha has been directly involved in 26 goals in the UEFA Champions League to date (15 goals Only two players in the competition’s history have more goal contributions through their first 25 games: Erling Haaland (36) and Luis Suárez (28) Lautaro Martínez has scored in each of his last five appearances for Internazionale in the UEFA Champions League he’ll be just the second South American player to score in six consecutive outings in the competition after Edinson Cavani (seven between November 2016 and October 2017) Barcelona wingers Lamine Yamal and Raphinha have combined for more goals than any other duo in the UEFA Champions League this season (five – two Yamal assists while they’ve also created the most chances between one another of any teammate pairing (16 – eight each) Internazionale’s Nicolò Barella has averaged more progressive passes per 90 (7.1) than any other player in the UEFA Champions League this season (min he has the highest progressive pass percentage of any central midfielder in the competition this term (12% - also min Copyright © 2025 BBC. 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Manchester United are aiming to sign Denzel Dumfries and another Inter Milan star this summer and have drawn up a stunning €100million (£85m / $113.5m) offer for the duo Rasmus Hojlund bagged a much-needed goal on Sunday to help Man Utd snatch a late draw at Bournemouth who suffered a blow to their European qualification hopes United sit 14th and could still move up the Premier League if they end the season strongly though it is clear that a mid-table finish is nowhere near the club’s usual standards Head coach Ruben Amorim is working with recruitment chiefs Jason Wilcox and Christopher Vivell to kickstart a squad rebuild this summer centre-half and goalkeeper are just some of the positions that could be strengthened As per Italian outlet Inter Live United have set their sights on Inter in their bid to improve what is a lacklustre squad The Red Devils have identified Dutch wing-back Dumfries and German centre-back Yann Bisseck as new targets It is claimed that Amorim and United are ‘serious’ about landing the pair and have prepared a ‘mind-blowing’ double bid worth €100m to secure their services That includes a €60m (£51m / $68m) proposal for Bisseck and €40m (£34m / $45.5m) for Dumfries having tracked him during Erik ten Hag’s time in charge at Old Trafford Indeed, TEAMtalk revealed last August that United were considering Dumfries as a replacement for Aaron Wan-Bissaka on the right side of defence It seems United are back on the Netherlands star’s trail as Amorim hunts a right wing-back who is better in the final third than Diogo Dalot having registered eight goals this season – five more than Dalot Man Utd tipped to ‘come knocking’ for £43m ‘monster’ centre-back who could leave Cole Palmer transfer decision made amid Man Utd and Liverpool interest ball-carrying centre-half who has established himself as a key player for Inter since joining from Danish club Aarhus GF in July 2023 He has made 39 appearances for the Nerazzurri this term and has played a crucial role in them achieving one of the best defensive records in Serie A The 24-year-old is emerging as one of the most coveted defenders in Europe’s top five leagues. United are now in the mix, as was first revealed on Sunday Sources informed TEAMtalk last week that Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham, Everton and Bournemouth are all keen on Bisseck, too We understand that Inter could actually sell Bisseck for £30-34m far less than the £51m bid United have drawn up Meanwhile, Amorim’s side have reportedly offered an elite striker £13m a year TEAMtalk can confirm that United have sent Matheus Cunha a contract offer too as they push to seal a deal for the Wolverhampton Wanderers hitman But his potential signing will have big ramifications for one United player By Nathan Egerton Bisseck initially played for SV Adler Dellbruck before joining FC Koln at the age of seven The centre-back represented Germany at the 2017 Under-17 World Cup and scored in a 4-0 win over Colombia in the round of 16 He made his first-team debut in November 2017 at the age of 16 years and 11 months making him the youngest player in Koln’s history and the eighth-youngest player to appear in the Bundesliga The German had loan spells at Holstein Kiel Vitoria de Guimaraes and Aarhus before joining the latter on a permanent deal in 2021 After impressing in the Danish top-flight and captaining Germany at the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship he completed a €7million move to Inter Milan The 23-year-old made 21 appearances in all competitions in his debut season in Italy as Inter won the Serie A title and the Supercoppa Italiana in 2023/24 “He’s a young guy who’s growing very well,” Inter manager Simone Inzaghi said “We’re fortunate to have players like that Bisseck possesses pace and power in abundance and has been compared to former Real Madrid and Manchester United centre-back Raphael Varane Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) was delighted to welcome Russell Findlay MSP to its Dumfries Campus this week for an immersive visit highlighting the college’s commitment to innovative apprenticeship training and skills development Mr Findlay’s visit underscored the vital role of further education in addressing regional and national skills gaps with a focus on the college’s state-of-the-art facilities and partnerships with local employers greeted Mr Findlay on arrival and spoke about the college’s mission to equip students with industry-ready skills before the group began a tour of the campus After taking the opportunity to observe Plumbing and Heating Workshop apprentices in a practical class led by lecturer Chris Kelly the MSP for West Scotland Region then enjoyed sitting in for two Electrical Engineering theory and practical classes where lecturers David Patterson and Javier Fuentes showcased DGC’s blend of technical and hands-on learning From there it was on to watch Construction instructions from lecturer Kieran Downey during a bricklaying session that allowed apprentices to demonstrate their craft to the guests ─ and the day was rounded off with Mr Findlay taking part in special talk about career pathways and also the challenges and opportunities in apprenticeship training including potential areas for government collaboration to support learners and employers apprentices and lecturers at Dumfries and Galloway College was informative and inspiring “This amazing institution clearly cares deeply about delivering meaningful and long-term career outcomes I was particularly impressed with the college’s innovation in digital assessment which will help students in more remote areas and in securing partnerships with industry “My party is determined to shake-up Scottish education which is failing far too many people across Dumfries and Galloway and the rest of Scotland.” said: “We were honoured to host Mr Findlay and demonstrate how our apprenticeships are transforming lives and meeting employer needs “From plumbing to engineering and construction our focus is on delivering training that is both cutting-edge and aligned with workplace demands Collaboration with policymakers and industry will remain critical as we expand opportunities for learners across the region.” Dumfries and Galloway College is an award-winning education institution in Scotland which delivers a wide range of vocational and academic programs With a strong emphasis on employer partnerships and innovation the college supports more than 4,000 students annually by helping them gain qualifications to achieve their career aspirations award-winning training provider with over 17 years of experience recognised for its dedication to diversity and inclusion values South Eastern Regional College (SERC) has become the first SIAS Approved Centre in Northern Ireland regulated qualifications in Healthcare Estates… The construction sector has faced exceptional pressure in recent years exasperated by economic volatility and increased housing demands which are further highlighting the widening skills… You must be logged in to post a comment Page d'accueil de OneFootball Recherche Paramètres Se connecter Se connecterS'inscrireBarcelona 3-3 Inter Milan – INTERViews Podcast Ep 142: “Respect & Apologize To Denzel Dumfries” | OneFootballSempreInter.Com This is the INTERViews podcast, the official SempreInter.com podcast, discussing all things Nerazzurri, today focusing on Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan leg 1 semifinal Champions League clash analyze and debate all aspects of the 3-3 draw. Inter fielded their strongest lineup. Therefore, Lautaro Martinez and Nicolo Barella both started Everyone expected Barcelona to start on the front foot it was impressive when Marcus Thuram broke the deadlock after just 30 or so seconds The provider turned finisher when Denzel Dumfries scored a wondergoal in the 21st minute Federico Dimarco’s corner was headed by Francesco Acerbi towards goal which the Dutchman buried with a stunning roundhouse volley kick Unfortunately, three minutes later Lamine Yamal produced a moment of magic after Marcus Thuram Federico Dimarco and Henrikh Mkhitaryan lapsed in their defensive duties without possession Barcelona’s 2-2 equalizer was very avoidable Francesco Acerbi and Yann Bisseck were ball-watching allowing Ferran Torres to finish off a Raphina header Inter solid defensively throughout the first half RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – JANUARY 02: Denzel Dumfries of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Italian Super Cup Semi-Final match between FC Internazionale and Atalanta at Al Awwal Park on January 02 Inter continued to defend well in the second half Inter defended far too deep from the offset This followed after Inter created a couple of chances but couldn’t retake the lead Federico Dimarco squandered a fantastic chance Barcelona continued to create chances and dominate possession However, in the 63rd minute MOTM Denzel Dumfries latched on to a Hakan Calhanoglu corner two minutes later Barcelona equalized after Raphinha scored a screamer which was noted as a Yann Sommer owngoal This as the Raphina screamer went in off the cross bar and the Swiss goalkeeper’s back for the equalizer In conclusion, Inter probably could and should have won. This as a Henrikh Mhitaryan goal was adjudged to have been offside by the smallest of margins by VAR So sit back, relax and join the INTERViews podcast boys as they break down the Inter Milan 3-3 draw away to Barcelona À lire égalementHansi Flick hints at change in one position in Barcelona’s XI to face Inter Milan Robert Lewandowski vs Ferran Torres: Hansi Flick confirms Barcelona striker plan vs Inter Milan Barcelona’s wait since 2015 meets Inter Milan’s unfinished story Major Injury Blow – Ex Bayern Munich Star To Miss Inter Milan Vs Barcelona Champions League Showdown Barça : nouvelle révélation fracassante sur la prolongation de Lamine Yamal Lamine Yamal, star du FC Barcelone, va bien prolonger son contrat avec son club de cœur jusqu'en 2030. 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Barcelona and Inter shared six goals in a classic of a Champions League semi-final first leg at Montjuic Inter went ahead within 30 seconds from an audacious Marcus Thuram backheel before Denzel Dumfries put them 2-0 up in the 21st minute with an acrobatic finish following an outswinging corner But Lamine Yamal then dragged Barca back into the game with an extraordinary piece of skill in the 24th minute And Barca were level in the 38th minute when a Pedri ball over the top was headed down by Raphinha into the path of Ferran Torres Inter went back ahead in the 64th minute with another outswinging corner headed home by Dumfries — but Barca responded with their own corner-kick routine with Yamal dummying for Raphinha to crash a shot in off the bar (via goalkeeper Yann Sommer) And there was still time for a Henrikh Mkhitaryan goal to be ruled out for the tightest of offside calls and Yamal’s cross-shot to somehow hit the bar Dermot Corrigan and Liam Tharme analyse the key talking points and where it leaves things ahead of the second leg at San Siro on Tuesday Some football matches are easy enough to analyse A team of forensic experts would take weeks to properly pick through the ashes It was that the evening left us with precisely zero certainty about anything whatsoever knitting patterns that Inter couldn’t parse Pedri ran the match like it was a card game in his basement; Yamal was so consistently dangerous it was actually funny meekly allowing Inter to race into the lead and then repeating the trick in the second half just when they looked certain to take control themselves There is no shame in putting 11 men behind the ball The problem was that the midfield was a complete non-factor: Henrikh Mkhitaryan spent the game trying — failing while Nicolo Barella contributed little beyond a couple of periods of sustained pointing A half-fit Marcus Thuram managed to do some damage but there was little fluency to their play And yet they go home to Milan on level terms Barcelona will spend the next week trying to work that out The Catalans will at least be buoyed by the guts they showed getting back into the match suddenly burst into life around 75 minutes and might easily have scored a fourth Now be a pal and give me another hit on the defibrillator It felt like rewatching Inter in 2023 all over again Inter scored twice in the first 11 minutes of the Champions League semi-final first-leg ‘away’ to city rivals Milan one goal was from a trademark vertical move and wing-back low cross Thuram’s opener after 30 seconds was the fastest in a semi-final in competition history It had special significance for the 27-year-old given his father Lilian ended his career at Barca from 2006-2008 and was sitting in the VIP box at Montjuic Inter went short and played back from the kick-off to bait a Barcelona press before centre-back Francesco Acerbi kicked long Thuram tapped it into Barella’s path and he released far-side wing-back Dumfries This is a trademark Inter move to hit long and connect between the two strikers before releasing a wing-back Dumfries’ first cross — for left wing-back Federico Dimarco Barella reworked the angle and Thuram had caught up arriving to backheel Dumfries’ dipping cross in at the near post It made it four European goals this term for Thuram half as many as club captain Lautaro (eight) But it was also an example of how dangerous a role those forwards play in the build-up for their own goals Inter’s corner to double their lead followed the same textbook outswinger they have used to great effect this season with Dumfries acrobatically volleying in Acerbi’s header towards goal — their 14th goal from a corner in all competitions this term Inter had stunned this treble-chasing team and their supporters — but Barca responded in style There did not seem much trouble for Inter when Yamal picked up the ball with 10 Inter players between him and the goal A burst of pace took him around a pretty static Mkhitaryan with four defenders relatively close to the teenager as he approached the penalty area But Yamal continued to advance at high pace and then chose his moment perfectly using central defender Bastoni as a screen and curling the ball into the net via the far post leaving Inter keeper Yann Sommer with zero chance of making a save which was even more impressive in the circumstances — with Barca 2-0 down following Inter’s fast start Yamal had also given Barca fans a huge scare by appearing to pick up a problem in the warm-up holding his groin while speaking with a club physio and then disappearing down the tunnel less than 20 minutes before kick-off But he took his place in the starting line-up for his 100th Barca appearance, becoming the second youngest player ever to start a Champions League semi-final at 17 years and 291 days old, only beaten by Schalke’s Julian Draxler against Manchester United in 2011 He now has 22 goals and 33 assists over that century of Barca games — including a pair of assists to help win last Saturday’s fierce Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid the most impressive of all could be the character he shows to do something special when his team really needs it — like he did when he struck another scarcely believable effort against France for Spain in last year’s European Championship semi-final with his team 1-0 down it was their youngest player who pulled them back into the game He set up chances for team-mates Ferran Torres and Dani Olmo and almost scored a second wondergoal himself two minutes after his first effort dribbling past two defenders before Sommer pulled off a fantastic finger-tip save to divert his shot onto the woodwork He hit the woodwork again late in the second half after earlier showing supreme skill when he left two Inter players in his wake but he could well already be the best player in the world The idea of set pieces deciding big European matches is something of a cliche — but it was proved true here with three of the six goals coming via that route Inter scored twice from their first two corners — that they only had two in the first 63 minutes is a sign of how counter-attacking and defensively they ended up playing the game The delivery was almost identical both times a whipped right-footed ball from the right by Hakan Calhanoglu Dumfries was first to meet a header towards goal by Acerbi to make it 0-2 with Barcelona defending particularly man-to-man against a tall Inter team — and one that always maintains a set-piece threat because they play three centre-backs two strikers and have technicians aplenty in central midfield Barca goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was clearly mindful of stopping the source for Inter’s third goal and tried to claim the outswinger but missed having swept up well in open play a few times earlier in the second half It left Dumfries with the simple task of outjumping Dani Olmo at the back post and heading into an empty net with lone zonal marker Ronald Araujo not able to get across in time — and made Dumfries the first Dutchman to be involved in three goals in a Champions League semi-final (two goals With a starting XI 1.5 centimetres shorter on average than Inter’s Barcelona’s equaliser — just two minutes after Inter went 3-2 up — was never going to be an outswinging corner for an aerial finish like Inter scored twice from the bodies in the box became decoys and they went short for Raphinha to rifle from distance His clean strike got the bit of luck it needed when it hit the bar and went in off Sommer’s back It already felt like the closing stages of a second leg with Inter not at all settling in to hold onto the draw which they could take back to San Siro next week Before the away-goals rule was discontinued by UEFA in summer 2021 — meaning away goals were the decider in two-legged ties which finished in an aggregate draw — teams who were 3-3 up were generally very happy to keep that scoreline or 2-2 draw in the return game would be enough for them to progress Jose Mourinho’s Inter team who won at Barca on the way to the 2010 Champions League trophy and the treble would definitely have been in ‘what we have who kept flowing forward — even after Raphinha’s equaliser had appeared to swing the momentum back Barca’s way Current coach Simone Inzaghi made positive substitutions and his team continued to look to try and exploit Barca’s rocky defensive high line Barca experienced a let-off when the officials did not punish an apparent handball by Inigo Martinez when he seemed the deepest of their defenders And they escaped again when Inter got behind them again and only the narrowest of offside calls It made for tremendous drama — and if the scrapping of the away goals rule had any part in the entertainment “He is special,” Flick said of Yamal in his post-match press conference when I looked at the match from the outside you see all the details and it is unbelievable how he does it “For me the best thing is that he keeps going strong Raphinha also spoke to Spanish broadcaster Movistar “Our feeling is that we could have had a much better result,” the Brazil forward said But we also have to admit that Inter played very well We tried our best but the important thing is we have a result where anything can still happen “For us it’s important we keep playing the same way “We have 90 more minutes and hopefully it’s enough to be in the final.” “There were excellent moments today but times where we suffered too,” he said, as reported by UEFA.com “We were facing a great team in the form of Barcelona But now they know they’re facing a great side in Inter next week We had to mark Lamine Yamal even better — that guy really impacted on me tonight I’m really enthusiastic about what my lads did (Top photo: Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) The Transforming Scotland’s Indoor Tennis (TSIT) project at the King George V sports complex in Dumfries took another significant step forward today as construction started on the three-court centre The tennis centre is scheduled to open later in the year it will provide a base for the sport in Dumfries and Galloway and the many rural communities in the area accessible and affordable facility providing more opportunities for people to play tennis Construction starting marks another important landmark in the ongoing work to improve year-round access to tennis across the country It will be the third indoor tennis centre built in Scotland recently Centres in Edinburgh and Elgin have opened since the end of 2023 meaning the TSIT fund will have helped build 13 indoor courts in that time when the Dumfries centre opens its doors Cllr Maureen Johnstone and Cllr Lynne Davis visited the site as the diggers moved in A representative from Tennis Dumfries & Galloway also attended the event Nearly £1.7million of funding from the Transforming Scottish Indoor Tennis fund, operated by the LTA, LTA Tennis Foundation, sportscotland and Tennis Scotland That amount includes a £211,347 loan to Dumfries and Galloway Council the council has provided nearly £500,000 with the total cost of the project set to be £2,361,937 A challenging financial climate and increased costs in the construction industry caused a rise in the total cost of the facility from original projections the organisations involved put in a concerted effort to find additional funding to ensure the project went ahead a local charity which helps young people in the area are making a significant contribution of £200,000 Today’s ground-breaking reaffirms the shared commitment of the TSIT partners – LTA sportscotland and Tennis Scotland – to meet the demand for indoor tennis facilities across the country There is already a strong tennis infrastructure in the area with 11 registered clubs and close to 1000 playing members but playing time is greatly reduced in the winter with play on outdoor courts weather dependant The new centre will provide opportunities to grow participation among all ages and abilities throughout the year The plans will include a raised viewing area office space and accessible changing areas TSIT is designed to support innovative and creative projects to meet local demand and fill the geographical gaps in indoor tennis provision that currently exist across Scotland TSIT is the largest capital investment programme in the sport’s history in Scotland and the aim is to create more and better opportunities to play tennis all year round The four-court £1.63m centre in Elgin and the £4.5m six-court Oriam Indoor Tennis Centre in Edinburgh are both seeing high numbers of players since opening in recent months Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Education Skills and Community Wellbeing Committee Chair Cllr Maureen Johnstone said: “I’m delighted to see this project moving forward Our Council has committed half a million pounds towards the costs and this clear commitment is a strong sign of the importance we place on this facility Having such an accessible facility in our largest town in the region will not only be excellent for local tennis players Skills and Community Wellbeing Committee Vice Chair Cllr Lynne Davis commented: “I would like to thank the key partners and stakeholders who have been on this journey with us and allowed for this work to commence Without partnership working across all sectors we would not be able to offer up such a wonderful facility that will be a huge asset to the region in the short There is a real enthusiasm around the project said: “Our aim with the TSIT fund was to improve year-round access to tennis in key areas across Scotland and this is a significant milestone in that journey I look forward to seeing the impact it has for the local communities and for the sport.” “These are exceptionally challenging times for everyone and I must commend our partners for their continued commitment to delivering on our shared ambition to improve indoor tennis facilities across Scotland "This is not just about the bricks and mortar; it’s about creating an environment where people can enjoy the sport of tennis and progress to whatever level they aspire to.” CEO of the LTA said: “We are delighted that construction for this important tennis facility in Dumfries is now underway The LTA is committed to investing in Scotland and more indoor facilities are vital to our ambition to open up tennis to new audiences “This new project in Dumfries and Galloway will be a wonderful addition to the existing network of community indoor tennis centres across Scotland These facilities play a pivotal role in supporting the physical and mental health of people in their local communities This will enable more people to play throughout the winter months and provide much needed facilities to all the rural communities in the area.’’ “We look forward to continuing to collaborate with our partners to drive greater visibility and engagement in tennis and to get more people playing the sport.’’ said: “It’s exciting to see work starting on the new indoor tennis centre in Dumfries & Galloway This is a significant moment for the ongoing expansion of facilities across Scotland ensuring year-round access to tennis for new and existing players whether it’s to compete and improve or just for fun “We want to make tennis accessible to everyone right across Scotland and having already opened new centres in Edinburgh and Elgin over the past year this facility will provide further momentum for our growing sport which is inspiring more people than ever to pick up a racket “Thank you to all our partners the LTA sportscotland,  Dumfries & Galloway Council and Holywood Trust for their hard work on this project and we look forward to the new centre opening soon.” Learn more about the LTA's investment in to tennis facilities  Find out more  © Copyright 2025 LTA Operations Limited We use cookies to store information about how you use our website – such as the pages you visit – so we can ace your experience when you're browsing All information 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them to deliver tailored LTA advertising within their domains We use cookies on our site to ACE your experience improve the quality of our site and show you content we think you’ll be interested in Let us know if you agree to cookies or if you’d prefer to manage your own settings Página inicial OneFootball Busca Configurações Entrar EntrarParticipePlayer ratings: Barcelona 3-3 Inter – Exceptional Dumfries matched by Yamal | OneFootballFootball Italia Denzel Dumfries was involved in all three of Inter’s goals in a 3-3 draw away against a Lamine-Yamal-inspired Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final: A match that will surely go down as one of the greatest games in any competition this season Inter stormed to an early 2-0 lead through Marcus Thuram and Dumfries, but were pegged back to 2-2 before the half-time interval. Three players were forced off due to injury by that point, including Inter captain Lautaro Martinez Dumfries struck again midway through the second half only for Raphinha to hit a thunderbolt off the crossbar which went down as a Yann Sommer own goal just over a minute later Here are the player ratings from a memorable night in Catalonia Barcelona vs. Inter: Champions League Semi-Final 1st leg Liveblog Sommer 6 – A tough night for the Switzerland international who was beaten by a mesmerising Lamine Yamal finish was helpless for Ferran Torres’s second and went home with an own goal against him after a Raphinha thunderbolt rebounded off the crossbar onto the keeper’s back and then into the net Bisseck 5.5 – Raphinha was the German’s biggest threat positionally and the fact that the Brazilian scored from the edge of the area following a corner means that he was not at fault Acerbi 6 – Tasked with going man-to-man with Ferran Torres for the majority of the game but was unable to stop the Spaniard from making it 2-2 in the second half although the attacking move that led to the equaliser was hardly his fault Bastoni 5 – Wasn’t able to make himself big enough to stop Lamine Yamal’s strike from hitting the back of the net in the first half: Bastoni and Mkhitaryan might have done a bit better to stop the teeanager but it was a wonderful goal in fairness to him Dumfries 9 – Dreamland for the Dutchman in Barcelona on an individual level Back from injury after missing almost six weeks of action to net two goals and provide a brilliant assist from right wing-back: His first goal involvements in the Champions League this season BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 30: Denzel Dumfries of FC Internazionale scores his team’s second goal whilst under pressure from Pedri and Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between FC Barcelona and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 30 Barella 6 – Had his work cut out for him in what was a non-stop battle in the middle of the park up against Pedri but not the most influential game of his career Calhanoglu 5 – By his usual high standards, it was a relatively poor night for the Nerazzurri midfield conductor Unconvincing and hooked after 70 minutes in favour of Davide Frattesi Mkhitaryan 5 – Needed to do better to stop Yamal before he broke into the area for his first-half goal A tactical foul and yellow card would have been a wise decision in this instance Offside by the slightest of margins for his goal that would have set the scores at 4-3 Dimarco 5 – Sent in the corner that led to Dumfries’s first goal of the night Not afforded the time or space to excel like he does in games against lesser opposition but that was to be expected against one of the strongest teams in the world Lautaro Martinez 6 – A worrying night for the Nerazzurri captain who was forced off at the half-time break with an apparent thigh injury who was unable to live up to the skipper’s standards BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 30: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale scores his team’s first goal whilst under pressure from Inigo Martinez and Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between FC Barcelona and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 30 Thuram 7.5 – It could not have got off to a better start for the Frenchman, who found the back of the net with an improvised flick after just 30 seconds of action in Barcelona. Inter’s most threatening attacker all night on his return from injury. The Nerazzurri had lost all of their last three matches while he was out injured BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 30: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between FC Barcelona and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 30 Notícias RelacionadasBarcelona take note: Inter boss Inzaghi provides Lautaro Martínez & Benjamin Pavard injury updates Em meio à indefinição, diretor da CBF define prazo para anúncio de novo técnico da Seleção; veja detalhes O fim da novela sobre o novo treinador da Seleção Brasileira pode estar perto do fim. Nesta segunda-feira, Rodrigo Caetano, diretor da CBF, disse que a confederação espera definir o... Quem fará a finalíssima? Deixe seu PALPITE nas semis da Champions League 🏆 A Champions League terá mais uma semana decisiva. 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Log in here By submitting this form, you agree to our Privacy Policy or sign up for a new account to continue reading We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content Please purchase a subscription to continue reading Your current subscription does not provide access to this content An aerial view of Quantico Creek in Dumfries The creek was a major commercial port in colonial times but has been closed to public access for decades A view of Quantico Creek from the back of homes along Possum Point Road Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood is spearheading the plan for the town to redevelop its historic waterfront area along Quantico Creek for a public park and possibly commercial development An aerial view of Quantico Creek facing the Potomac River The mouth of Quantico Creek in Dumfries is now home to an aging industrial park that's encircled by chain-link fencing and closed to the public The town recently entered into a contract to purchase 160 acres along the waterfront for $3.9 million the Dumfries waterfront is completely hidden behind a chain-link fence a gravel industrial lot and a dense thicket of shrubs a gravel industrial lot and a dense thicket of shrubs and trees and a lot of people don’t even know that they’re even this close to a body of water," Wood said of Quantico Creek which is not far from the Williamstown community and other residential areas "It’s been underutilized by a community that’s been underserved,” he added “The community that’s here has been denied access to this beautiful resource because there’s been no type of investment in this body of water.” The state of the waterfront today is a far cry from how the property appeared in the late 18th century when it was part of the busiest port in the South Dumfries rivaled New York and Boston in the amount of iron tobacco and other crops that were shipped from its shores But that ended by the start of the 19th century when the port became filled with silt that eroded from nearby plantations making the port inaccessible to large boats the former port has been an industrial backlot where Campbell Brothers’ construction company dumped truckloads of dirt generated by projects in nearby Dale City The work further obscured Quantico Creek and kept its banks inaccessible to nearby residents But with money cobbled together from America Rescue Plan Act and new revenue generated by The Rose gaming resort the town council decided in December to spend $3.9 million to buy 160 acres on Colonial Port Road to recreate “the Town of Dumfries Waterfront District.” a dock for kayaks and canoes and perhaps some restaurants and multi-family homes The hope is to restore Dumfries’ maritime roots by restoring public access to Quantico Creek Dumfries is the oldest continuously chartered town in Virginia But its 6,000 residents have lagged behind the rest of the county in resources for years The town is about evenly divided between white Black and Latino residents but has a median income of only $79,000 a year significantly less than the county’s $129,000 The discrepancy has meant that only those with the means to buy waterfront property have had access to the water That’s why he’s been working toward the goal of reclaiming the Dumfries port since he was first elected mayor in 2018 the late owner of Campbell Brothers Construction Campbell came to Wood several years ago with extensive plans for the site that included a museum and a new town hall But Campbell was seeking a higher price for the land his family remained interested in fulfilling their dad’s dream and agreed last year to sell the land for $3.9 million – an amount that matched an independent appraisal of the property said his dad would be glad to see the land finally return to the town and to the residents of Dumfries “He was a real history buff,” Scott Campbell said “He always wanted to make sure that whoever acquired the property would bring all the historical aspects to the development I think it would really benefit the town for the residents to see what it was like back in the 1700s.” A vibrant public waterfront is likely still several years away is contingent on an environmental assessment to inform the town about any environmental remediation needed to ready the property for new construction The town has also taken steps to create an economic development authority to study possible private partnerships and to seek state and federal grants The town is still taking applications for the authority’s board of directors which it hopes will be appointed by midyear The town also received a $1 million federal grant which it hopes to use to clean up the former industrial park the town has not dedicated money to creating a boardwalk or a park the town is also recruiting residents who have long advocated for the town to take advantage of Quantico Creek to help with the planning whose home backs to the creek on Possum Point Road Thrall was part of “Friends of Quantico Creek,” an organization that has lobbied the town and the county to take better care of it She called the town’s plan “a wonderful idea that’s long overdue.” Although the creek stretches all the way to the Potomac River its navigation is limited by a railroad bridge that allows only 8 feet of clearance That and the need to dredge the creek would probably keep it from accommodating commercial boat traffic on opening the area for smaller boats as well as sightseeing “The new Dumfries we are building is just the old Dumfries rediscovered,” Wood said “We were created as this beautiful waterfront community Reach Jill Palermo at jpalermo@fauquier.com Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: TRACK RADARFentanyl found in 2-year-old Virginia girl's body after her death (7News) — A couple in Prince William County were charged on Thursday after their two-year-old daughter was found dead with Fentanyl in her bloodstream in mid-April found at a Red Roof Inn on the 17000 block of Dumfries Road in Dumfries had no other signs of trauma when police found her body after receiving a call from her mother at around 4:30 p.m. A toxicology report on April 29 found the drug in her heart blood and police later learned her father hid several items from the hotel room before the emergency response Officials said another child under six years old was found inside the room during the initial investigation and later released to the custody of known parties possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm while in possession of illegal drugs Inter had been leading with a Marcus Thuram back-heel flick and acrobatic Denzel Dumfries brace but Barcelona fought back for a 3-3 thriller so the Champions League semi-final will be decided at San Siro The Nerazzurri went from potential Treble winners to the real risk of ending the season empty-handed after three consecutive defeats in all competition. Thuram and Dumfries returned to the starting XI but Benjamin Pavard missed out with a sprained ankle The Blaugrana were still in the hunt for a hat-trick and beat Real Madrid 3-2 in extra time on Saturday for the Copa del Rey Final Marc Casadó and Marc Bernal were out of action Lamine Yamal interrupted the warm-up with a thigh twinge The second leg will be at San Siro on Tuesday May 6 See how it all unfolded on the Liveblog. It was the most extraordinary start for Inter who took the lead within 30 seconds when Dumfries rolled it across from the right for Thuram’s audacious back-heel flick from eight yards dribbling past ex-Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny into the far bottom corner 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/Y2hAiF5Vlb — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 30, 2025 Ferran Torres drilled inches wide from just inside the area then flashed a dangerous effort across the face of goal from a cleared corner but it was Inter who doubled their lead on a set play SPAIN – APRIL 30: Denzel Dumfries of FC Internazionale scores his team’s second goal whilst under pressure from Pedri and Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between FC Barcelona and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 30 (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)Federico Dimarco’s corner was knocked down by Francesco Acerbi for the acrobatic Dumfries volley from five yards another player returning from injury who was so badly missed during the last few weeks 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/dQp34jzLTO — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 30, 2025 It didn’t take long for Barcelona to respond with some magic of their own shimmied past Henrikh Mkhitaryan and bent an unstoppable left-foot finish in off the inside of the far post Yamal glides through the Inter defence and hits a mesmerising finish on his 100th Barcelona game 🔥 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/e1lFJA13y7 — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 30, 2025 Lamine Yamal sent Dimarco to ground with a cutback and his finish from an improbable angle was fingertipped onto the crossbar by Yann Sommer the goalkeeper also getting down quickly to push a daisy-cutter round the post from the edge of the area SPAIN – APRIL 30: Yann Sommer of FC Internazionale saves a shot from Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between FC Barcelona and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 30 (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)Barcelona eventually did complete the comeback when Raphinha nodded down a long Pedri ball at the back stick for Ferran Torres to prod home from six yards Ferran Torres slots home to bring the game to 2-2 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/W1EAf2d74m — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 30, 2025 Jules Koundé limped off just before half-time and Lautaro Martinez also suffered a muscular problem SPAIN – APRIL 30: Denzel Dumfries of FC Internazionale scores his team’s third goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between FC Barcelona and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 30 (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)Dimarco ballooned over the bar on a deflected Bisseck cross and Inter restored their advantage when Hakan Calhanoglu’s corner found the head of Dumfries He heads home to restore Inter’s lead at 3-2 🎯 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/mQCY8xtQqr — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 30, 2025 as a Barcelona corner found Raphinha outside the area for a scorcher that hit the crossbar and bounced in off goalkeeper Sommer’s back Barcelona equalise AGAIN after going behind just two minutes before 😮 which deflects off Yann Sommer’s back after hitting the crossbar 🚀 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/SEqLmJUET1 — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 30, 2025 Pau Cubarsi sprinted back to make a decisive block as Thuram ran onto the Mkhitaryan through ball and pulled the trigger Mkhitaryan fired into the roof of the net on 76 minutes but his toes were offside as Dumfries rolled it across from the right Lamine Yamal’s strange cross-shot looped over Sommer to thump the crossbar on 88 minutes Both sides had moments of luck and brilliance but Inter were twice unlucky on Mkhitarian offside and Sommer OG Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "a6968163fbc18d1c79cc245e7be3e192" );document.getElementById("i09170fc1b").setAttribute( "id" fixtures and results for the latest from Serie A © Copyright 2025 Rocket Sports Network Ltd Free parking permits will be issued for people who live within a certain distance of the estate. is considering introducing a parking fee for visitors from “further afield.” Free permits would be issued for people living within a certain distance of the estate under the plans Money raised would be reinvested into the maintenance and development of the mansion and its grounds The owners have said that public spaces in the estate will remain free for the public to access they said: “We are committed to ensuring parking at Dumfries House remains free for local people “To continue protecting and developing the estate for the benefit of the local community we are looking to introduce a small car parking charge for those travelling to visit the estate from further afield “All of the revenue raised from car parking charges will go straight back into the maintenance and development of the 2,000-acre estate education programmes and the estate’s green spaces.” The 18th-century Palladian country house was built by the 5th Earl of Dumfries and remained in the same family until it was sold by the 7th Marquess of Bute in 2007 Dumfries House opened to the public in 2008 and has a number of attractions including a walled garden educational farm and health and wellbeing centre Members of the public are being asked for their views on the parking charges including who should continue to benefit from free parking and where the money generated should be invested Submissions can be made until May 18 via an online form. 30 January, 2025 By Jacobs is progressing the detailed design of the £37M Whitesands flood protection scheme in Dumfries following completion of ground investigations last summer which will provide flood protection and public realm improvements Dumfries and Galloway Council confirmed that consultant Jacobs is currently progressing with the detailed design of the scheme, which is informed by ground investigation works carried out in the summer of 2024 The works involved cable percussion and rotary coring techniques geophysical downhole surveying of boreholes and long-term groundwater monitoring Trial and observation pits were also excavated to assess existing foundations and utilities Soil Engineering was the main contractor for the investigations while European Geophysical Services carried out the downhole geophysics testing The investigations provided additional data to supplement historical studies and enabled the installation of groundwater monitoring systems along the scheme’s alignment “We have gathered further information on the stratigraphy and strength of soils and rocks The geohydraulic properties of superficial and solid deposits and groundwater response to changes to river water levels were investigated through geohydarulic testing and water level monitoring,” the spokesperson said The geology of the area consists of made ground alluvium and glacial deposits of Kilblane Sand and Gravel underlain by Dowel Breccia Formation of conglomerate and sandstone “The depth to bedrock and thickness of made ground varied,” the spokesperson added The Whitesands area of Dumfries has experienced more than 200 flooding incidents since records began with the River Nith frequently overflowing during periods of heavy rain The most severe flood occurred in December 2022 Plans for a flood defence scheme have been under discussion since 2012 with Dumfries and Galloway Council formally publishing its proposal in 2017 The approved scheme features a raised walkway incorporating walls glass panels and flood gates to mitigate flood risk Originally scheduled for delivery in 2020 or 2021 the project was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic the council voted narrowly to proceed despite costs rising from £25M to £37M Dumfries and Galloway Council appointed management consultancy Turner & Townsend in autumn 2023 to provide technical project management services for the scheme The firm is also working in partnership with engineering company Royal Haskoning DHV to deliver the project The main contract for the scheme is scheduled to be awarded in March 2026 with the construction work set to start soon after Want to read more? Subscribe to GE’s enewsletters and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn Caledonian Maritime Assets is seeking a contractor to carry out ground investigations (GI) for a major project to upgrade ferry fleets and associated infrastructure on the west coast of Scotland Transport Scotland has alerted the market to a £205M procurement opportunity on the Pitlochry to Killiecrankie section of the A9 Dualling programme in Scotland as main construction works start on the Tomatin to Moy section Ground investigations have started near Tayinloan and Gigha on the west coast of Scotland as part of a major Transport Scotland project to upgrade ferry fleets Ground investigations will soon begin for a proposed new deep water quay in Orkney following the award of contract for the initial study and development of the project to an Acciona and Jones Bros joint venture Sign in or Register a new account to join the discussion