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The Latest Breaking News from Dumfries

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

Daily Record

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

Daily Record

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

Daily Record

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

Daily Record

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

Daily Record

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

Daily Record

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

Daily Record

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

Daily Record

£30,000 "sustainable future" masterplan to be drawn up for Robert Burns Farm near Dumfries

Some of Scotland’s leading architects and heritage experts are on board to help develop the vision for Burns’ former family home

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Recruitment drive to boost foster parent numbers in Dumfries and Galloway

The council is doing more promotion and offering better financial incentives in a bid to tackle a shortage of carers

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Legal bid to cancel Dumfries care home's registration continued

Further discussions are planned between the Care Inspectorate and operators of Dalawoodie House Nursing Home

Daily Record

Dumfries Prison to open its doors for staff recruitment days

The Scottish Prison Service is looking to boost its workforce at several jails across the country

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Ukrainian refugees given shelter in Dumfries and Galloway keen to find work

Councillors were told that around 660 refugees are expected to stay for the next three years, with many "extremely keen" to be self-supporting

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Dumfries Young Curlers enjoy European Junior Tour success in Prague

Fay Henderson's rink won the Junior Ladies Cup with Orrin Carson leading his side to the semi-finals

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Architects and heritage experts work on new plan to develop home of Robert Burns

The Scottish poet wrote some of his most celebrated works at Ellisland Farm, near Dumfries, where he lived with his wife Jean Armour.

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway residents urged to sponsor boxes carrying lifeline shopping deliveries to old folk

Food Train has launched a fundraising campaign to boost its work to ensure older people across the south west get essential supplies

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway councillors to hold seminar to find funding gap solutions

The council is looking for ways to tackle a £50 million shortfall over the next five years

Daily Record

Dumfries campaigners fight against housing plan at Ladyfield site

Campaigners are seeking support in their fight against the Crichton Trust’s £45 million “care campus” proposal.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh student attacked by brutal serial sex offender in university halls

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.

Edinburgh Live

First glimpse of 700-year-old medieval Scottish woman digitally reconstructed

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.

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