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Fire crews fighting ‘well-developed’ blaze on ground floor of derelict hospital
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has been in attendance at Nitsbank Hospital in Dumfries since late afternoon on Wednesday.
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Fire crews battle blaze at old Scots hospital as flames burst through building
Emergency crews remain at the scene of the fire this evening.
Murder accused cries in witness box
A CARJACKING attempt went wrong and led to the death of Annan dad Paul Taylor, the man accused of his murder today claimed. Jack Crawley, 20, from Carlisle, described how he punched Mr Taylor who fell to the ground. But he said he had never intended to kill him or cause serious bodily harm. On […]...
Quilting expert is speaker at Lockerbie and District Rotary Club
Ann Hill, BEM gave a fascinating account of all her local and international quilting projects and her work with dementia sufferers.
Almost 100-mile diversion for drivers overnight on A75 due to ‘essential resurfacing’
Motorists will have to take a 96-mile detour through Girvan and Ayr, which could cause delays of up to two-and-a-half hours.
Former Dumfries and County player back in action at Open de France
The former Dumfries and County player will play the opening two rounds at Le Golf National alongside Jeong weon Ko and Angel Hidalgo
Pioneering Dumfries and Galloway farming project reaches conclusion
The scheme looked to create a way of assessing natural capital on farms, trialling auditing techniques in real time and developing an innovative methodology with the potential to be expanded nationwide
First Minister John Swinney offers to meet Dumfries and Galloway road campaigners
John Swinney has revealed it could be “beneficial” for him to come to Galloway to meet those who want the A75 upgraded
Dumfries schools to receive defibrillators after fundraising campaign in memory of tragic youngster
Emma Currie has been left stunned that she's raised more than £33,000 in just a few weeks
More than 800 people in Dumfries and Galloway living with sight loss
Figures from the Royal National Institute of Blind People also predict an astonishing 7,420 people across Dumfries and Galloway will be struggling with sight loss by 2032
Dumfries and Galloway councillors want cottage hospitals to offer in-patient services and community care
At Thursday's full council meeting it was agreed that the mothballed sites should have a small number of beds available along with some community services
Dumfries audience quiz decision makers at Debate Night screening
The BBC Scotland show was hosted by Dumfries-born presenter Stephen Jardine
Pathologist lists victim’s injuries
A MAN accused of murder vomited in the dock while listening to gruesome pathology evidence today. Jack Crawley, 20, threw up just after day five of the trial got underway at Carlisle Crown Court. At the time, Home Office pathologist Dr Matthew Cieka was describing the state of victim Paul Taylor’s...
Scots Big Brother star sparks backlash from viewers over controversial opinions
Big Brother's Nathan King made a bombshell entrance into the reality show - with his strong political opinions already ruffling some feathers among his housemates.
Dumfries and Galloway sports clubs urged to apply for share of £50,000
Supermarket giant Aldi is once again running its Scottish Sports fund, which aims to encourage and motivate people of all ages and skill levels to take part in physical activities
MSPs argue over funding commitments for A77 and A75 upgrades
Conservative MSPs have called for a Labour MSP to "use his influence" in what has been called a "silly PR stunt."
Dumfries Rotary Club members get an insight into the European Lunar Symposium
Caroline Bell talked about her role at the ELS which took place at the Crichton in June.
Countryside ranger gives a talk on all things fungi at Lockerbie and District Rotary Club
Countryside ranger Duncan Ford explained the dangers of eating unidentified mushrooms..
Royal Four Towns SWI members hear about the farming journey at Low Auldgirth Farm
Sylvia Ashton and her daughter were congratulated on winning the Scottish Tourism Award for Best Self Catering experience.
Wamhray Carpet Bowling Club's round robin triples competition
Saturday's competition was sponsored by James Gordon Ltd