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The Latest Breaking News from Dumfries

Number of hospital beds in Dumfries and Galloway drops by a fifth over five years

New figures show there was an average of 313 staffed beds available in the region’s hospitals in 2021/22, down from the previous year’s figure of 327

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Warning issued over "dangerously strong" batch of heroin on sale in Dumfries and Galloway

The NHS Specialist Drug and Alcohol Service became aware of it after “repeated medical interventions” in the Dumfries area

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Dumfries' Moat Brae plans to cast a spell with packed Hallowe'en programme

A fa-boo-lous time is in store at Scotland's National Centre for Children's Literature and Storytelling

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Dumfries and Galloway Standard reporter goes behind the scenes at Dumfries Prison

Kenny MacDonald joined candidates at a recruitment day for staff at the jail

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Community service getting back on track in Dumfries and Galloway after pandemic forced a halt

Nearly 10,000 hours of standard community service had to be written off in the region in 2020/21 due to strict Covid lockdown rules

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Dumfries' Scott Hyslop to represent Scotland in World Mixed Curling Championships

Scott Hyslop and teammates Cameron Bryce, Lisa Davie and Robyn Munro earned their spot after winning the Scottish mixed title earlier this year

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Buyout could be on the cards for Dumfries and Galloway yoghurt production plant facing closure

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has called on Dale Farm Ltd to engage with a consortium considering preparing a bid for Rowan Glen at Palnure

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Dumfries and Galloway's biggest housing association warns rent freeze could cost it millions of pounds

Loreburn Housing Association fears any freeze beyond March would mean less cash to build affordable homes

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Dumfries and Galloway football kit heading to Africa with University of Glasgow researchers

Walt Adamson, originally from Dalbeattie, is one of the scientists taking part in the research and awareness programme for sleeping sickness

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Dumfries and Galloway school children given life-saving lessons for Operation Safety

More than 1,200 primary seven pupils are set to take part in the "unique" course

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Dumfriesshire MP witnesses tragedy and horror of war-torn Ukraine

David Mundell was given the insight as a guest of the Thornhill-based charity HALO Trust

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Dumfries family raise thousands of pounds for cause close to their hearts

Emma Dalrymple, Sarah Jardine and Amy Queen have been helping Macmillan Cancer Support after mum, Kate Jardine, died from cancer in 2021

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Campaigners fighting to save Dumfries to Edinburgh bus route launch survey

The Stand Up for Our Buses group wants to know people's thoughts on the 101/102 service

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Dumfries and Galloway Council social work staff suffering from fatigue and burnout

Staff absence rates are on the increase in the council’s social work department and are roughly 25 per cent higher than set targets

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Dumfries Prison boss declares recruitment drive success

11 possible candidates turned up on Saturday morning following a nationwide advertising campaign

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Long-running pay dispute involving Dumfries and Galloway Council staff resolved

Unison and Unite members have voted to accept the latest offer from the Scottish Government and Convention of Scottish Local Authorities

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Rail workers in Dumfries claim they had "no choice" but to strike over pay

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers union walked out on Monday in a row with ScotRail

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Work begins on £460,000 restoration of Dumfries High Street fountain

Safety hoardings have been put up around the landmark as work gets under way to bring it back to its former glory

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More than a quarter of Dumfries and Galloway children living in poverty

Audit Scotland has called on the Scottish Government to work "quickly" with partners to address the issue

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Dumfries and Galloway public health chief warns food and fuel poverty could lead to more winter deaths

Valerie White expressed “grave concerns” over growing income inequality fuelling excess mortality in low income households

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Pupils from Dumfriesshire's Roman Catholic schools make pilgrimage to Carfin Grotto

The site is the only one in Scotland to host the touring blessed relics of Saint Saint Bernadette

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Dumfries and Galloway Council finally following procedures in bid to continue controversial headstone dismantling

A planning application has been made for listed building consent to make alterations to headstones at Sanquhar cemetery as part of a region-wide memorial safety programme

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Our staff are 'burnt out', says Dumfries and Galloway Council chief

Staff absence rates are on the increase among care employees and social workers due to heavy workloads

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Disabled people at high risk in Dumfries and Galloway due to cost of living crisis

Councillor Willie Scobie issued a stark warning about disabled people not being able to afford to power their medical equipment

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Homeless charity warns of 'tragedy' ahead amid housing problems in Dumfries and Galloway

Shelter Scotland is raising awareness about the high number of people, including many children, finding themselves homeless

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