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Staff at University of the West of Scotland begin voting on strike action amid dispute over job cuts

The University and College Union (UCU) said the ballot, which will close on August 14, comes after the university announced £16.9 million worth of cuts in January.

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Financial Pressures See Grounds Maintenance Scaled Back at Local NHS Sites

Longer grass a visible sign of NHS efforts to achieve financial savings LONGER grass at local NHS sites isn’t just a sign of summer — it’s a visible result of tough choices being made to protect vital health services in the face of an unprecedented financial challenge. To help deliver £23.1 m...

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Scotland's most dangerous areas named by government as major city tops list

The latest crime rate statistics also name the least dangerous areas across the country

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Forever homes sought for Galloway cats which have been homeless for three months

Cats Protection Stranraer and District say there has been almost no interest in Luna and Alba since they came into their care.

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Group welcomes bus push support

THE Labour Group on Dumfries and Galloway Council has welcomed the support for its motion demanding urgent action to address the region’s worsening bus crisis. It passed unanimously at last week’s full council meeting following weeks of turmoil after Stagecoach announced its decision to withdraw...

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Strike ballot at UWS in dispute over redundancies threat

A BALLOT for industrial action opened this week at a Scottish university, which has a campus in Dumfries, in a dispute over job cuts and university senior management’s refusal to rule out compulsory redundancies. The ballot, which opened at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) on Monday co...

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Small grants

THE Arts Society Dumfries and Galloway (TASDAG) has announced a programme of small grants to help amateur dramatic societies across the region. The scheme is designed to encourage societies to apply by making the application process quite straightforward. A society spokesperson said: “As everyone ...

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Education chief to meet Penpont parents

THE region’s education chief has promised to meet worried parents who are battling against cuts to teacher numbers at their primary school. Gillian Brydson, above, last week insisted that she is very aware of the strength of feeling among parents and staff at Penpont Primary at council plans to re...

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Annan RoM in photos

PHOTOGRAPHER Steve took literally hundreds of snaps on Saturday so here's a few that we can't fit in the paper.

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Footy camp

THE Scottish FA and Scottish Gas have partnered up to deliver a free holiday football camp to young people in Stranraer this summer. The summer football camps build on recent findings that show nearly half of UK parents feel anxious about keeping children entertained and fed during school holidays. ...

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Green jobs boost for region

A WAVE of new green jobs that will contribute to preserving or restoring the environment in Dumfries and Galloway have recently been announced. Part of the Solway Coast and Marine Projects (SCAMP) – Landscape Connections initiative, they offer a unique opportunity to work directly on nature-based ...

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The question of Scottish waste

THE issue of the potential transfer of up to 600,000 tons of rubbish a year to England across the border from Scotland will be raised in Carlisle today. At a meeting in the city, members of Cumberland Council will hear Councillor Roger Dobson quiz a senior councillor on the matter. He will ask Cllr ...

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Extreme E's Hydro X Prix has 'transformative' impact on restoring salmon breeding grounds

The series - now called Extreme H - joined forces with Nith District Salmon Fishery Board to help with tree planting in a bid to boost salmon stocks.

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Asbestos must be removed before gas leak at Dumfries junction can be repaired

SGN has warned that the work at the A701 northbound turning from the Bloomfield roundabout is set to continue until well into next week.

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Big Lit 2025 in Gatehouse announces exciting programme of literary performers

The volunteer-run festival will be welcoming back old and new faces and promises something for everyone.

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Dumfries and Galloway rugby star leads Scotland to first ever win over Maori All Blacks

Stafford McDowall captained Gregor Townsend’s team to victory in the opening game of their Skyscanner Pacific Tour.

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HGV driver died after falling asleep

A SHERIFF has ruled that a German lorry driver who died in a crash near Moffat had fallen asleep at the wheel. The result of a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Thomas Hein, age 25, on the A74 near j15 in July 2023 has been published. And it concludes there was that no […] The post HGV driv...

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AMERICAN STARS SET TO PERFORM FOR FREE AT COLVEND

American singer-songwriters David Starr and Erik Stucky are set to bring their acclaimed Americana sounds to The Crab Pot, Colvend (DG5 4NU) for a special FREE live performance on Wednesday, 30th July 2025. The event promises an intimate evening of exceptional music – and entry is completely free....

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Hot-Desking Hub brings business boost for Dumfries

Midsteeple Quarter and CodeBase join forces with space in The Standard  to help empower entrepreneurs and fuel the creation of new technology businesses Scottish Government Minister says collaboration will create ‘affordable, dedicated working space for entrepreneurs in town and wider region’ A...

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Stranraer Welcomes SkiffieWorlds 2025 with High Winds

Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway is hosting the largest gathering of St Ayles coastal rowing boats in history, with a record-breaking 79 clubs competing.  The  opening ceremony of the World Championship of St Ayles class of coastal rowing – SkiffieWorlds 2025 kicked it all of in Stranraer, Scotl...