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Stagecoach drivers in Scotland vote to strike with major disruption expected
Unite the Union says members have rejected a four per cent pay offer.
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Grants up for grabs (soon)
A KEY source of funding for community and third sector organisations in Dumfries and Galloway is set to reopen next month, with over £230,000 in capital grants up for grabs. The Community Led Local Development (CLLD) programme will begin accepting applications from Monday May 5. Managed by Third Se...
AE wait times still being missed
NEW statistics released show that 4.9% of people waited for over 12 hours to be seen in the A&E in NHS Dumfries and Galloway. The statistics reflect the week of 13 April, continuing the trend of A&Es failing to meet the timing mandate set by the Scottish Government. The standard is that 95...
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Dumfries and Galloway Stagecoach bus drivers set to strike over pay dispute
The Unite union has announced the first in a series of one-day walkouts will take place on May 2.
Hall venture has been a hit so far
ONE year on from taking on the Loreburn Hall, Sandy Sweetman and Simon Robertson have been reflecting on the highs and lows on their journey so far. Both men were full of enthusiasm and excitement about the potential of the venue, but more than anything they wanted the community to get behind their ...
Man, 69, appears in Dumfries court on embezzlement and fraudulent scheme charges
Arthur Temlett appeared on petition at Dumfries Sheriff Court on Tuesday.
MSP urges Scottish Water to ‘properly fund’ a pay deal
Unite, the GMB and Unison union members are taking part in action across Dumfries and Galloway on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Unison warned that emergency repairs and water quality checks would not be carried out and problems with supply or sewage would have to wait until the strike was over. I...
Disruption across Stagecoach West bus services as drivers to strike
Pay talks broke down between Unite members and Stagecoach after staff rejected a 4% pay offer.
Audit’s damning verdict on kids’ care
THE sky high cost of residential care packages for children is “not providing best value” for Dumfries and Galloway Council – or the kids themselves. This is the damning verdict of an internal audit into the controversial practice which sees dozens of children sent to private care homes outwit...
Plans lodged to add more than 100 homes to Dumfries housing estate
Story Homes is looking to expand its development at Summerpark and wants to build 108 new homes at Marchfield.
Outlander star Sam Heughan hails Scotland's scenery for inspiring his acting journey
The 44-year-old also believes nature “really helped” get him through tough times in his career.
Drax funds welcomed
A RANGE of Scottish charities have received a welcome funding boost from the Drax Foundation, which donated over £250,000 last year to support community initiatives and STEM education. In this area, Kirkcudbright Dark Space Planetarium received £37,500 for the promotion of STEM work and space expl...
More calls for army bridge help
MP John Cooper has again called for the Army to put up a temporary bridge in Kirkcudbright after the Scotland Office claimed it was “powerless to act”. Mr Cooper has written to First Minister John Swinney after failed initial contact with the UK Government’s Scotland Office. The Dumfries and G...
Scots vet issues snake warning to dog walkers after treating adder bite
With the weather getting warmer, the snakes are now coming out of their hibernation.
South of Scotland Enterprise officials claim agency has created and supported 10,000 jobs
The enterprise agency was officially launched in April 2020, with grants of more than £50million provided to businesses in that time.
Clothing giant Next looks set to be given green light for Dumfries return
A planning hurdle preventing the firm from setting up shop at Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park could be removed next week.
Duke of Edinburgh opportunity
YOUNG people are being invited to complete their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Gold residential section at the 2025 Youth Beatz Festival in Dumfries. The residential opportunity is open to those aged 16 and over currently working towards their Gold Award. Youth Beatz 2025 will be held on June 28-29 at...
Protest against illegal immigration and 'counter' rally to be held at same time in Dumfries
The two events will take place at the same time just yards from each other in the High Street on Saturday.
Pray for the Pope, urges Bishop
BISHOP of Galloway Frank Dougan has expressed his condolences following the passing of Pope Francis. The Vatican announced the Pope’s death on Easter Monday after a period of ill-health that saw him spend five weeks in hospital with double pneumonia. Following the announcement Bishop Dougan, who i...
League season ends, but trophy hopes still alive
GRETNA’S Lowland League season ended last Saturday with a 2-0 defeat to relegation threatened Gala Fairydean Rovers. Lewis Hall and Liam Hoggan got the goals for the Galashiels outfit in front of a healthy crowd at Raydale. The win for Gala means they should be safe, they lead Broomhill – who st...