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Customer booked nearly 250 visits to Dumfries and Galloway recycling centres in a year
The council said it is now consider a cap on the number of visits to its recycling centres.
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Hydroelectric power plant dating back to 1930s to undergo £15m refurbishment
Glenlee’s two 12mw-generating units are powered by water stored in Clatteringshaws Reservoir in Dumfries and Galloway.
Scots doctor who assaulted dozens of women once examined rape victims for police
Former GP Krishna Singh is serving a prison sentence but it has now emerged that he examined victims of sexual assault and rape for Strathclyde Police.
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Divers find wreck of HMS Bayano in Scottish waters 110 years after being torpeoed during WWI
A German U-boat torpedoed HMS Bayano off the coast of Galloway on March 11, 1915, claiming the lives of 200 people.
Man dies and passenger seriously injured in crash between pick-up truck and lorry
The road was closed for around 12 hours while extensive investigations were carried out into the fatal crash.
Scottish 'romantic coastal getaway' at award winning hotel available for half price
The accommodation has been described as "perfect"
Region to host events for careers week
EVENTS are set to take place across Dumfries and Galloway to help people find out more about career opportunities and the support available to benefit from them. The Skills Development Scotland (SDS) careers information, advice and guidance team, local organisations, support services and employer...
Spread Xmas cheer
BUDDING elves are being sought to help out in British Heart Foundation (BHF) shops in the region during the run up to Christmas. Volunteers can get involved in a variety of tasks, from unleashing their creativity and decorating the shop, to helping organise donations and getting them ready for the s...
Planning changes would be bad move, say chiefs
CONVERTING shops in town centres into houses to address the housing emergency would be a bad move, according to this region’s planning chief. David Suttie and his planning department were tasked with responding to 36 questions in the Scottish Government’s permitted development rights (PDR) consu...
Vital service reaches those most in need
A SERVICE providing emotional, practical and financial support for people living with cancer in the region is reaching those who need it most – according to new data. Around 100 people in Dumfries and Galloway are diagnosed with cancer every month. Back in April 2023, the local NHS partnered with ...
Acorns in abundance
FORESTRY and Land Scotland (FLS) has been making the most of an exceptional year for acorn production in its bid to restore valuable oakwoods along Loch Trool in Galloway. Occurring around once every four years, a “mast year” involves certain species of trees – including oaks – producing unu...
Scots doctor convicted of sexually abusing women for second time
Krishna Singh, 76, subjected his victims to numerous sexual offences between 1984 and 2017.
Irvine councillor celebrated as one of Scotland’s 30 Under 30
This year’s list includes 25-year-old Chloé Robertson, who serves as a councillor for Irvine on North Ayrshire Council.
Prepping for winter
ROADS service teams at the council have been out across Dumfries and Galloway testing snowploughs and gritters to make sure every vehicle is in top working order for the winter. They’ve also started refilling over 1300 grit bins across the region. And right now, there is 12,000 tonnes of rock salt...
Careers Week is chance to showcase industries
EMPLOYERS across Dumfries and Galloway are being urged to get involved in Scottish Careers Week from 10 to 14 November. Events and activities are set to take place across the area next month to support the campaign The special week aims to highlight the range of industries, career paths and opportun...
School sustainability scoring revealed
AN updated review of Dumfries and Galloway schools and their sustainability for the future has been drawn up by council bosses. The region’s primary and secondary schools have been assessed and given sustainability scores based on a points system based around eight key principles. These include tr...
Council reveals huge impact volunteers made
DUMFRIES and Galloway Council has 64,232 reasons for celebrating the efforts of volunteers in this region. This is the total amount of hours that more than 1000 volunteers contributed to the local authority in 2024/25 in helping to serve our communities. This equates to £1.35 million in economic va...
Get excited for Christmas as the best festive markets around Glasgow revealed
The traditional Glasgow Christmas Market has been cancelled for 2025, but there are still plenty of places where you can find festive goodies
Art for a new generation
MACHARS artist Frances Ross has been flocking to the area’s schools as part of a special art project. The project entitled ‘Flock’ is one of the latest initiatives from regional arts organisation Upland, and it’s is shaping up to be one of Upland’s most delightful projects for young people...
Young songwriters find their voice at Ellisland
A NEW generation of Dumfries and Galloway songwriters will take centre stage next week performing their original music. The group will appear at Hopper Records in Dumfries, on Friday, 7 November, with music that they first conceived during a creative retreat at Ellisland, the historic farm where Rob...