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The Latest Breaking News from Dumfries

Dumfries and Galloway Council's housing service at "crisis point" due to record homeless numbers

The number of homeless presentations has jumped by nearly a third and there has been a 91.5 per cent increase in open cases compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019/20

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Campaign to reinstate Dumfries to Stranraer railway line relaunched for 60th anniversary of Beeching Report

Campaigners believe reopening the line is more beneficial than plans to duel a major arterial road through the region and be better for the environment

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Dumfries FitSteppers have a ball with Strictly Come Dancing professional Ian Waite

The dance and exercise programme was created by the show's Ian Waite and Natalie Lowe and Olympic swimmer Mark Foster

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Dumfries churches provide soup and sales tables for Christian Aid Lenten Lunches

For the past six weeks, members of all denominations have been working together to mark Lent and raise funds for Christian Aid

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New football coaching course for kids with autism to begin in Dumfries

The idea was launched by Carina MacMillan who works as an inclusion teacher at a secondary school in the region

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Free Easter events taking place across Dumfries and Galloway

Offering free family fun during the Easter weekend and school break they will keep all ages busy and help with the cost of living crisis

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Dumfries youngsters encouraged to find Lego characters hidden around town's museums

The minifigures feature people from Dumfries' history on several trails covering a range of themes

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Dumfries volunteers pack up more than 350 Easter Gesture meal parcels for underprivileged families

After months of fundraising, community campaigner Lee Vann-Wakelin and his army of supporters sent them out to the local agencies which will pass them on to nominated recipients

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Dumfries man climbs Criffel every day for a week to raise money for Queen of the South FC Community Trust

Richie has scaled the 570 metres hill pulling a tyre and carrying a weighted pack as he bids to fill a foodbank's shelves

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Failure by Dumfries and Galloway Council to improve traveller site living standards branded "absolute scandal"

The council is no further forward with the £8 million project to improve the Collin facility

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Hundreds of Easter eggs to be distributed across Dumfries and Galloway thanks to Cash for Kids West appeal

The donations will be given to disadvantaged children across Dumfries and Galloway

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Plans lodged to turn former Dumfries art school into flats

The building, which has been empty for nearly 15 years, could be turned into affordable flats

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Grounds of historic Dumfries and Galloway landmark set to reopen after inspection complete

Access to the landmark on the outskirts of Castle Douglas was cut off last year due to concerns over the condition of its masonry

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Dumfries Museum invites people to be inspired by prominent artist

Wonderful Watercolours offers the chance to view the paintings of Chris Fergusson – one of the famed “Glasgow Girls” of the art world

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Pensioner who killed protected red kites and other birds due to be sentenced

Barry Nicolle, 67, admitted numerous charges at Dumfries Sheriff Court on Wednesday, 5 April, 2023.

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Stagecoach urged to pull the plug on Dumfries and Galloway fares hike

The firm has been called upon to "reverse the decision" to increase journey costs by 15 per cent

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Upgrading key Dumfries and Galloway roads could boost economy by £5 billion

It is also claimed upgrading the A75 and A77 could also help create more than 1,000 new jobs in Dumfries and Galloway

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Inspection work at historic Dumfries and Galloway landmark took five weeks to complete

Caerlaverock Castle has been closed to the public since the spring of 2021 due to concerns over the condition of its masonry

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Dumfries supermarket hosts cyclathon for cancer charity

Volunteers pedalled more than 270 miles to help Prostate Buddies Dumfries and Galloway

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Avian flu claimed lives of 13,000 barnacle geese in Dumfries and Galloway

NatureScot has revealed the devastating figure as it prepares for the return of Scotland’s seabird colonies across the summer

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Plans for water park in Dumfries given approval

The Lochthorn Leisure Park site, situated on Auchencrieff Loch in Locharbriggs, has been called a “hidden gem” by those behind the proposals

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Project to create Dumfries wildlife haven gets under way

Angela Gilmour, co-founder of #LIFT, is keen to see green spaces come to life

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Vital Castle Douglas bus service popular with old folk could be axed

Tendering for new contracts could spell the end for the 512 Castle Douglas loop service

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Talented Dumfriesshire performers sweep the board at Robert Burns World Federation secondary competition

The performs won the team competition for the verse, singing, instrumental and bagpiping categories before being named overall team winners

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Dumfries and Galloway curlers ready to take on the world

Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan and Bobby Lammie are part of Bruce Mouat's rink at the World Men's Curling Championship

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