Dumfries and Galloway has been successful having finalists in six categories at this year’s Scottish Veterans Awards, demonstrating the significant activity and high calibre of people involved in our region. The nominations are: Role Model of the Year – Archie Dryburgh MBE Health and Wellbeing Award – The Veterans Garden Dumfries Employer of The Year […] Dumfries & Galloway News | News…
Castle Douglas Soap Box Derby will run for its third year on Sunday 14th July 2024. The Search is on for new teams to take part this year! The first race is at 1pm but get there early to grab your prime viewing spot for the action. The Soap Box Derby is a fun-filled gravity […] Dumfries & Galloway News | News…
Detectives in Dumfries & Galloway have seized cannabis worth an estimated £180,000 from a property in Eaglesfield. Officers attended the property around 5.35pm on Wednesday, 7 February to execute a warrant and found a cultivation within. Two men, aged 29 and 18, have been arrested and charged in connection with the recovery. They are both […] Dumfries & Galloway News | News…
People living in pain are facing waits of up to and over a year for vital hernia treatment in Dumfries and Galloway, South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has warned. Statistics obtained by a Scottish Labour FOI have shown that in several health boards, Hernia patients have had to wait for hundreds of days for treatment. […] Dumfries & Galloway News | News…
Charity Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway has held a special event to wish a happy retirement to its chief executive Norma Austin Hart. Colleagues and friends were invited to the celebration at The Usual Place to thank her for her near six years in charge. Norma is well known in the region having also been […] Dumfries & Galloway News …
This festive season, the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) are asking donors to book their festive appointment early, and ensure blood and platelet supplies are at safe levels throughout the Festive period. The campaign is supported by baby Lottie Watson who was only the weight of a small Christmas pudding when she was born. […] Dumfries & Galloway News …
Police officers in the Scottish Borders have recovered cannabis plants with an estimated street value of around £1.2 million following an operation in Selkirk. On the morning of Tuesday, 21 November, 2023, officers executed a drugs search warrant at disused premises in the Dunsdale Road area of the town No one was arrested and enquiries […] Dumfries & Galloway News …
The Veterans Garden Dumfries has been awarded a King’s Award for Voluntary Service. Equivalent to an MBE, it is the highest honour given to local voluntary groups in the UK. The garden sits on the Crichton estate and supports veterans and their families – teaching outdoor skills, and offering friendship and mental health advice. Dumfries […] Dumfries & Galloway News …
Dumfries and Galloway Council released the following confirmation today Strike action is due to take place on Wednesday 8 November. The decision has been made to close all our schools and Early Learning Centre (ELC) settings on the strike day – Wednesday 8 November. Parents and carers whose children are entitled to free school meals […] Dumfries & Galloway News …
A conditional decision by Crown Estate Scotland to repair and reopen the closed Gallaberry Bridge, near Lockerbie for pedestrian use has been welcomed. The news was confirmed at a virtual meeting including the landowner’s director of property Oster Milambo, Local MP David Mundell and local community campaigner and walking enthusiast George Trudt. The metal and […] Dumfries & Galloway News …