NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes study suggesting minimum unit pricing leads to fewer alcohol-related deaths It is claimed the scheme has had a positive impact on cutting damaging long term drinking Daily Record · Mar 30, 2023
Dumfries and Galloway bikers come together for annual Easter egg run The event sees chocolate treats donated to kids - and gives bike fans a chance to see some stunning machinery up close Daily Record · Mar 30, 2023
Dumfries and Galloway could see new dental practices thanks to support scheme The region’s NHS dental services have suffered a string of blows in recent months, with some practices closing and others de-registering NHS patients Daily Record · Mar 30, 2023
Dumfries and Galloway Council accused of climate policy hypocrisy over car park plans An application has been made for “improvements” at the Greensands ahead of the proposed multi-million pound Whitesands flood defence scheme Daily Record · Mar 30, 2023
Former Scottish coal mine to stage next Extreme E event Located in Dumfries and Galloway, the disused coal mine is to be transformed into a Pumped Storage Hydropower plant and wind farm – an ideal location for Extreme E to promote electric power and clean energy solutions. Autosport · Mar 30, 2023
Cyclathon challenge will raise funds for Prostate Buddies Dumfries and Galloway Cyclists will take it in turn to use a static bike to cycle the equivalent 137 miles distance from Tesco Dumfries to the store’s Stranraer branch and back Daily Record · Mar 29, 2023
Dumfries to Edinburgh bus campaigners herald start of new service Houston's Coaches will take over the running of the 101/102 service on Saturday Daily Record · Mar 29, 2023
Dumfries and Galloway councillor wants answers over lack of Afghan family being given shelter in region Dougie Campbell, a former volunteer case worker with the Scottish Refugee Council has tabled a motion for full council expressing his "disappointment" at the low number Daily Record · Mar 29, 2023
Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival to feature packed programme of storytelling and theatre in May 2023 Highlights include an immersive music, food and drink event in Castle Douglas and Pop-Up Opera in Sanquhar and Moniaive Daily Record · Mar 28, 2023
Dumfries drag queen steps up to ensure town bingo sessions live on Tatty Von Haggis is offering up Loreburn Hall ahead of the expected closure of Buzz Bingo Daily Record · Mar 28, 2023
Dumfries and Galloway charities and community groups offered free training Third Sector Dufmries and Galloway has arranged nearly 50 online events, which will start next month Daily Record · Mar 27, 2023
Rail strikes affecting Dumfries and Galloway train passengers called off Members of the RMT union have suspended their proposed industrial action following discussions with the Rail Delivery Group Daily Record · Mar 27, 2023
Dumfries and District Music Festival makes triumphant return after three year absence After the 2022 edition was held online everyone has enjoyed the return of face-to-face musical competition for the annual event Daily Record · Mar 24, 2023
International NHS Dumfries and Galloway staff to be welcomed with song and dance Nursing and social care staff from India, the Philippines and Africa will be welcomed to the region with a night to celebrate the “rich” cultural diversity in the workforce Daily Record · Mar 24, 2023
Daily Record · Mar 24, 2023 Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum to reopen for 2023 season The site has been shut over the summer but is now ready to welcome back visitors with a series of events planned throughout the year
Daily Record · Mar 24, 2023 Dumfries charity champion meets Easter fundraising target - and starts new challenge Lee Vann-Wakelin plans to continue fundraising so he can help 50 Ukrainian families living in hotel hubs
Daily Record · Mar 24, 2023 Fatal accident inquiry held into death of killer who butchered Dumfries mum Michael McArthur was found dead by prison guards at HMP Dumfries last year, having been found guilty of murdering and dismembering Amy Anderson in 2002
Daily Record · Mar 24, 2023 Evil Scots killer who brutally murdered teen mum Amy Anderson died of 'natural causes', FAI hears Michael McArthur died in Dumfries Infirmary on April 11 last year days after guards at HMP Dumfries found him slumped over the bed in his cell.
Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023 Proposed changes to Dumfries and Galloway school catchment areas set to be welcomed Councillors are now being asked to rubber stamp the plans to change the catchment area of Dunscore Primary, Holywood Primary, Wallace Hall Academy and North West Community Campus
Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023 Musical family to play traditional Scottish music at Dumfries fundraiser The Shand Family Show concert on April 8 will raise funds for the cancer support group, Prostate Buddies D&G
Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023 Kirkcudbright Hospital could reopen as part of efforts to create more care beds in Dumfries and Galloway communities A proposal to introduce a "flexible" bed model for care home and cottage hospital beds includes an option to "retain and repurpose Kirkcudbright Hospital"
Daily Record · Mar 22, 2023 Dumfries and Galloway councillors fear loss of biosphere status would be a "travesty" The Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere has submitted a periodic review, with a decision due in the summer
Daily Record · Mar 22, 2023 New 250-mile cycling route to be named after famous Dumfries and Galloway son The Kirkpatrick C2C, which will take riders from Stranraer to Eyemouth, has been named in honour of Kirkpatrick Macmillan
Daily Record · Mar 22, 2023 Dumfries and Galloway businesses moved to new category for Thistle Awards Firms from Dumfries and Galloway will be moved from the west region to a new section with the Scottish Borders
Daily Record · Mar 22, 2023 New map offers tour of the many bridges of Dumfries Dumfries Bridges Civil Engineering Trail offers people a walk around the seven crossings over the River Nith