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Nearly one in five Dumfries and Galloway schools ran at a loss in 2021/22

The total deficit across the 22 schools in the red was more than £600,000

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Dumfries town centre fountain craned on to restored base

The fountain has been the subject of months of restoration with plans being made for a grand unveiling and switch on

Daily Record

Former Dumfries and Galloway coal mine welcomes motorsport stars for Extreme E

Two days of frantic action at Glenmuckloch saw drivers battle sun, dust, mud and rain

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Hundreds of people go behind the scenes at Loreburn Street Police Station in Dumfries

The family day out gave people the chance to see the police museum and CCTV suite, the cars and public order equipment

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Dumfries' former convent ravaged by fire after second blaze in nine month

A local councillor said the site was an accident waiting to happen after fire engines rushed to the scene

Daily Record

Dumfries paramedic convinced he was "going to die" after coronavirus pandemic delayed cancer treatment

Alan Campbell is now free of the disease, back to full health, back at work and has a new role with Prostate Buddies D&G

Daily Record

Dumfries Loreburn Hall to host No Money Swap Shop

People are invited to take along unwanted items or things they have made and trade them for things they need

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Dumfries football-daft youngster to play at tournament being hosted by Juventus

Alexander Learmont has been selected to take part in the Youth World Cup, which is being hosted by the Italian giants

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Dumfries coworking hard could be replicated across Scotland

Crichton Central opened in the aftermath of Covid-19 lockdowns, with the space available for both tenants on the estate and others

Daily Record

Perth motorsport starlet Chloe Grant teams up and shares day of racing with cycling champion Chris Hoy

The televised, spectator-free Extreme E off road series event featuring teams from around the world was staged at cavernous Glenmuckloch in Dumfries and Galloway

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Dumfries couple who struggled with addiction opening cafe to help others

Andrew and Nicky Gilmour’s Recovery Cafe opens on Wednesday, May 31 at the YMCA centre on Lochside Road

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Extreme E visit brings economic boost to Dumfries and Galloway

Championship officials haven't ruled out bringing the series back after spending "many million Euros" on the event at Glenmuckloch

Daily Record

New probe into death of Scots mum on Greek island rules it was foul play

Jean Hanlon from Dumfries, had been living on Crete, had gone missing and was later found dead in a Heraklion harbour in March 2009

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Hydro X Prix: Extreme E prepares for Scotland test

The Hydro X Prix will consist of two rounds across Saturday and Sunday, located inside the restored former Glenmuckloch opencast coal mine in Dumfries and Galloway, which is being transformed into a Pumped Storage Hydropower plant and wind farm.

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Home, Dumfries: ‘It refuses to be up itself in any way’ – restaurant review

One of the best restaurants within 100 miles or more

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Scots pensioner awarded £18k after taking employers to tribunal

Margaret Wood described her long-running wrangle with charity The Food Train as a “nightmare” and said it has shattered her confidence.

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Brave Dumfries man is ready to make rally tribute to his dad

Roger and Alan’s aim is to do what didn’t happen two decades ago – get the car and the names Herron and Doncaster – to the finish line and on to the results list.

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Scots NHS boss says he 'cannot afford' 10 per cent of his staff as health service struggles

Jeff Ace, chief executive of NHS Dumfries and Galloway, also warned of the "extraordinary" challenges the health service is facing

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NHS is facing ‘extraordinary challenges’, health board chief tells MSPs

Jeff Ace said his board, NHS Dumfries and Galloway, technically could not afford one tenth of its staff.

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Carbon Capture Scotland gets seven-figure backing for latest project

The Dumfries-based business has developed a method of capturing CO2 produced from processes such as whisky fermentation

Daily Record

Castle Douglas Jock Armstrong driver takes second place on Speyside Stages

Scott Peacock enjoyed success on the event as he won the Albyn Garage Challengers competition

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway in the midst of "pothole catastrophe"

South Scotland MSP Emma Harper and local councillor Kim Lowe want the council to get a grip of the situation after a string of complaints from locals

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More than 1,000 cyclists to descend on Dumfries and Galloway for showpiece off-road event

The Gralloch will see competitors battle it out on a testing gravel route through Galloway Forest Park

Daily Record

Dumfries Musical Theatre Company set to perform Chess musical - at last

The show has been postponed for three years due to the coronavirus pandemic but the stars will finally take to the stage in May

Daily Record

Dumfries' Catherine Street Inclusive Park wins Scotland's top built environment award

The park's unique design for physical, social and sensory play, as well its engagement with the local community, impressed the judges

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