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The Latest Breaking News from Dumfries

Extreme pressure finally easing on Dumfries and Galloway Council's social work services

The overstretched department is finding some breathing room following the "hardest year ever"

Daily Record

Glasgow mountain biker Rab Wardell dies days after winning Scots championship

He took home gold at the Scottish MTB XC Championships in Dumfries and Galloway at the weekend. On Monday evening he appeared on BBC Scotland's The Nine chatting about his win despite enduring three punctures.

Glasgow Live

Former Dumfries man raped and sexually assaulted little girl

Officers found explicit videos and more than 400 images of William Skeats abusing the child on his phone

Daily Record

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Outlander's Sam Heughan set to play lead in movie adaptation of PlayStation hit

The Dumfries born actor is best known for his role as Jamie Fraseron the historical fantasy series, and has already lined up his next big screen role.

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New help for abuse victims in Dumfries and Galloway

ASSIST set to open in the region thanks to a funding boost.

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Call for blood donors to help poorly tots like Dumfries toddler Orla

Angela Kearney’s little granddaughter Orla is preparing for her third round of chemotherapy in a bid to beat eye cancer, retinoblastoma.

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway practice is top of the docs for care experience

Shebburn Medical Practice was ranked in 16th place out of 889 medical practices in Scotland.

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Dumfries and Galloway's postal staff set for strike action

Royal Mail workers to walk out over pay dispute.

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Driver rushed to hospital after lorry overturns closing Scots road for several hours

Emergency services are currently attending a major crash on the A75 near Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary, with road closures expected to be in place for some time.

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Dumfries Whitesands Post Office to close in autumn 2022

Spar, which operates the service, will be moving out when its lease ends in October

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Dumfries and Galloway sees increase in alcohol related deaths

The figures have been described as "worrying, with Scotland seeing the highest number of alcohol related deaths since 2008

Daily Record

Dumfries cafes team up to offer environmentally friendly cups

Kings Coffee and Books, The Stove and Mrs Green's have helped launch YoYo cups

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Dumfries and Galloway teams prepare for return of Stewartry Rugby 10s

Eleven teams have signed up to compete in the tournament, with everyone invited to come along and watch

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More misery could be on the cards for Dumfries and Galloway rail passengers

Members of the RMT union have rejected a pay offer from ScotRail and could take industrial action

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Fire engulfs former Scots convent as crews battle early morning blaze

Emergency services remain at the scene of the fire in Dumfries this morning.

The National (Scotland)

Dumfries landmark engulfed in flames as dozens of firefighters tackle blaze

A major blaze has taken hold at a 138-year-old Dumfries landmark in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Daily Record

Slight increase in number of days lost to bed blocking in Dumfries and Galloway's hospital

New figures show 2,500 days were lost to delayed discharge in June, compared to 2,443 in May

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Fears changes to state pensions pay-outs could be "discriminating" against Dumfries and Galloway's old people

The imminent end of Post Office Card Accounts (POca) will force people to make alternative arrangements if they are to continue receiving their payments

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Dumfries could provide the answer to beleaguered high streets across the UK

The regeneration of the town's Midsteeple Quarter has captured the attention of a parliamentary group on the future of retail

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Dumfries Show returns for the first time in three years

Thousands of people and livestock will flock to the Park Farm showfield

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Dumfriesshire MP wanted ex-soldier to be next Prime Minister

David Mundell was disappointed that Defence Secretary Ben Wallace didn't run for the top job

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Dumfries MP will not be drawn on who he wants to lead the country

Alister Jack was appointed as Scottish Secretary by Boris Johnson, and said his potential replacements have 'excellent credentials'

Daily Record

Former nurse turned politician calls for more efforts to prevent needless drug deaths in Dumfries and Galloway

South of Scotland MSP Emma Harper, who worked as a nurse for 30 years, is investigating other ways to tackle the major issue

Daily Record

House buying becomes even more expensive in Dumfries and Galloway

New figures shows that the average household has to spend 5.5 times their income for a new home

Daily Record

Moffat Mountain Rescue Team gets helping hand from Dumfries Community Champion

Businessman Ewan Fraser has handed over £500 raised from donations and carrier bag sales at his Toll Bar shop

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