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Innovative dental approach demanded
MOBILE dental units could be the answer to Dumfries and Galloways’ dental crisis, an MSP has said. South Scotland’s Emma Harper has called in the Scottish Parliament for an “innovative approach” to tackling the acute issues locally. And in her question to Public Health Minister Jenni Minto M...
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John Swinney warns Scots not to travel ahead of Storm Éowyn
The First Minister spoke about the red weather warning ahead of FMQs in Holyrood on Thursday.
Lockerbie train passengers urged not to travel on Friday due to Storm Éowyn
Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express have asked customers to make alternative arrangements with 'widespread disruption' expected on Friday after the Met Office issued a rare red weather warning for very strong winds.
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Red 'danger to life' weather warning issued as Storm Éowyn set to batter Dumfries and Galloway with 100mph winds
The Met Office is warning of flying debris, power cuts and very dangerous driving conditions due to the imminent arrival of Storm Éowyn
Entries open for awards for young people
THE Young Scot Awards are back for 2025 and the organisers want to hear about exceptional youngsters from Dumfries and Galloway. A ceremony will be held later this year in Glasgow when the most remarkable young winners will be revealed. Nominations are now open, and Young Scot is calling on people i...
Can you spare an hour to count birds?
GET ready for the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2025 this weekend. Children and families in Dumfries and Galloway are urged to take part in the survey and see how many birds they can spot in their garden, or local park. It takes place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and takes just an hour of counting. [...
Former council leader insists region deserves better
DUMFRIES and Galloway has so much more potential and its people deserve better, a former council leader has insisted. Linda Dorward, right, has spoken out in the aftermath of a year where a housing emergency was declared, child poverty reached record levels, and domestic abuse continued to rise. The...
Sands Centre staff search
FORMER staff members of The Sands Centre in Carlisle are being invited to a celebration. Original manger Jim Douglas is organising an event to mark 40 years of the sport and entertainment venue. And he’s trying to track down colleagues who have worked there. The anniversary celebration will take p...
Ministerial visit for Halo charity
UK International Development Minister Anneliese Dodds visited the regional headquarters of Scottish demining charity the HALO Trust yesterday. And she announced new UK Government funding of over £7 million for its life-saving work. The money will enable HALO, based near Thornhill, to continue its w...
Scots ice cream firm owner moving production to England insists it is 'totally committed' to the brand
Brymor Ice Cream is moving production of the much-loved Cream o’Galloway range more than 150-miles from Dumfries and Galloway to North Yorkshire, with the firm's owner insisting the move will not harm the company's brand.
Amber alert as Storm Éowyn heads this way
WINDS of over 70 mph are forecast to hit the region tomorrow as part of Storm Éowyn. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for ‘very strong’ winds locally from midnight to midnight on Friday. Furthermore, there’s an amber warning now in place for gusts of up to 90 mph across the whole of...
Praise for area’s top fire station
LANGHOLM Fire Station was recently named winner of the Dumfries and Galloway Best Station Audit Award for 2024. And this week the Muckle Toon team were presented with a shield from area commander Derek Heaton. Langholm station have performed to high standards throughout this year in training as well...
Region sees slight dip in price of average home
THE housing market has taken a dip in Dumfries and Galloway over the last year. While the cost of buying a home has continued to rise across most places in the UK, this region is bucking the trend. The average house price for Dumfries and Galloway was £164,667 in the 12 months to October 2024. […...
Dumfries Running Club athletes compete in Carlisle 5K and 10K races
This was the first Grand Prix race of the season and that meant a large number were keen to get their year off to a good start.
Scots charity receives more than £7million towards work clearing landmines in Ukraine and Afghanistan
HALO Trust has also received UK Government support for its efforts disposing of ammunition in Somaliland.
Storm Éowyn yellow wind warning bumped to 'danger to life' amber as 90mph gales to batter Scotland
It comes as the forecaster has also issued a yellow warning for snow on the same day alongside a rare, and more severe, amber alert
Quit smoking stories wanted to help others
PEOPLE in Dumfries and Galloway who have successfully given up smoking in the last couple of years are being encouraged to share their quitting stories. Ahead of No Smoking Day on March 12, ASH Scotland is urging Dumfries and Galloway residents who have stopped using tobacco to share what motivated ...
Stolen van plea
A GREY van was stolen from Lockerbie on Tuesday morning and then found abandoned in Eaglesfield. The Renault Traffic van, with ‘John Glendinning Roofing’ written on the side and rear, was stolen from the Park Place/Bridge Street area of the town at about 7.30 am. It was then discovered near Eagl...
Dumfries and Galloway curlers celebrate first success on Grand Slam of Curling
Ross Whyte from Dumfries and Euan Kyle from Leswalt won the WFG Masters in Guelph in the Canadian province of Ontario.
Appeal to city footy fans
POLICE are trying to reach any footy fans from this region who were at a match in Carlisle at the weekend. Officers in Cumbria are appealing for witnesses as part of an ongoing investigating into reported tragedy chanting at the Carlisle United vs Bradford City on Saturday. The chanting is reported ...