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The Latest Breaking News from Dumfries

English investor backs Scottish reforestation project with £4.4 million loan

Funding should create new jobs planting trees in Dumfries and Galloway

Insider UK

The Christmas tree in remote Scottish wilderness that's decorated every year by 'mystery person'

A photo of the Christmas tree in Dumfries and Galloway has been called "absolutely stunning".

Daily Record

Dumfries is set for 'in person' return of The Big Burns Supper

THE Big Burns Supper, the largest community platform in the South of Scotland, is aiming to return with live events next year.

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Scotland warned over national Santa shortage this Christmas if new recruits don't come forward

Stuart Thompson, 66, from Dumfries and Galloway, wants to ensure children still have the opportunity to share their wish list and seasonal greetings with Santa despite the current scarcity at his Santa School.

Daily Record

Rise in need for advice on cost of living in Dumfries and Galloway

Data from across the agency’s network suggests one in 10 people seeking advice on energy costs are also suffering “food insecurity”.

Daily Record

Dumfries dentist latest to switch to private health care in the region

The latest development follows similar announcements from dental practices in Thornhill, Gretna and Castle Douglas.

Daily Record

Desperate appeal to trace Scots pensioner who vanished while walking his dogs

Ian Bonner, 69, has not been seen since going for a walk this morning with his Jack Russell, Lola, and brown Staffordshire cross, Dollar.

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New website aims to help Dumfries and Galloway residents cope with cost of living crisis

The hub is a one-stop shop offering help with everything from money and benefits to household bills

Daily Record

Victims of Dumfries osteomyologist who sexually assaulted them lodge formal complaint against sheriff and procurator fiscal

James Stewart Kyle was ordered to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work rather than spend time in jail after admitting a string of charges

Daily Record

Teenager charged over huge blaze at famous former Scots convent

Images taken from the scene show St Benedict's convent in Dumfries ravaged by towering flames.

Daily Record

Dumfries gym owner criticises councillors for approving Cuckoo Bridge proposal

Paul Lowther of 24/7 fitness hit out at the authority’s decision to approve plans for a new gym at the Cuckoo Bridge retail park on the outskirts of town

Daily Record

Dumfries' Loreburn Hall could be put up for sale or rented out

The Electric Theatre Company currently occupies the hall but will be served with a notice to leave by March 31, 2023

Daily Record

Feasibility study to be carried out into upgrading key Dumfries and Galloway road

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced funding – potentially as much as £5 million – for an analysis to be carried out in his autumn statement.

Daily Record

Lorry driver rushed to hospital after horror accident on key Dumfries and Galloway Road

Two parked cars were crushed, the village traffic lights were destroyed and chickens ended up on the road

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Dumfries Guild of Players rehearsing for Rapunzel pantomime at Theatre Royal

The panto will run throughout December and promises plenty of fun

Daily Record

Less than 20 days left to support Dumfries and Galloway Standard Toy Appeal 2022

We want to give hundreds of underprivileged children a present to unwrap on the big day

Daily Record

Around 200 Scottish independence supporters gather for Dumfries town centre rally

The event at the Midsteeple was one of 13 taking place across Scotland following a ruling by the Supreme Court

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Dumfries and Galloway train passengers to be hit by further train strikes during Christmas build-up

The RMT announced the move ahead of the Aslef train drivers union taking action on Saturday

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Dumfries and Galloway teachers take strike action for the first time in nearly 40 years

Schools across the region closed after members of the Educational Institute of Scotland took the "difficult" decision to down tools

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway posties strike as union bosses slam "best and final offer"

The Communication Workers Union has accused Royal Mail of pursuing an "aggressive strategy" in the pay dispute

Daily Record

Dumfries university lecturers strike over pay and pensions dispute

Members of the University and College Union are at loggerheads with the Universities and Colleges Employers Association

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway Council to turn down building temperatures due to rising energy costs

It was one of 13 energy saving measures agreed with the local authority's energy bills set to jump from £6.4 million to £9.7 million

Daily Record

Rape cases across Dumfries and Galloway rise by more than one-third

New figures show 47 cases were reported between April and September 2022

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway schools to close after talks to avert strike action fail

Members of the EIS union are staging a walk out after rejecting a five per cent pay offer

Daily Record

Dumfries social enterprise wins award for bid to breathe new life into High Street

The Guild Dumfries was named as winner of the Enterprising Communities category at the Scotland Loves Local Awards

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