The Latest Breaking News from Dumfries

Lewis Grant, targeted victims from Edinburgh to Stirling, over a nine-year period. His offending started in 2011 when he had unlawful sex with a 15-year-old in Dumfries.

Three medieval 14th century Scots have been brought back to life through 3D digital reconstructions. The 14th century Wigtownshire residents were buried at Whithorn Priory in the Dumfries and Galloway region in Scotland.

Primary schools representative Julie Irving raised concerns about the pressures she and colleagues are under due to cuts and shortage of resources

Residents lodged more than 500 complaints last year, which is the highest in the past five years

Some of these youngsters are just 16 or 17 when seeking emergency accommodation

A review of digital security is underway to prevent hackers from Russia or elsewhere breach council data systems

Around 250 generous residents in the region has stepped forward to welcome Ukrainians into their home

Two more days of action are now scheduled for September 30 and October 1.

Jamie Roy, from Dumfries, sadly passed away on Tuesday, September 20.

Three Fish and Chip shops from across Scotland - in Aberdeenshire, Largs and Dumfries - were named in the top 40.

Jennifer Murray, 28, is desperately seeking for a solution after she banned her children from playing outside due to the abandoned house next door housing rats, rubbish and pungent smells