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DAVIDS FAMILY BLOWN AWAY WITH SPEED HEART SCREENINGS BOOKED

Approaching the third anniversary of his death, the family of David Hill, a Dumfries man who died whilst playing rugby from an undiagnosed heart condition,  were pleased to release details of the next screening days on 12th and 13th April at The Cairndale Hotel and Spa in Dumfries. Within two hours on being released on […] Dumfries & Galloway News | News…


Care Inspectorate delivers positive feedback on care homes

POSITIVE feedback has been delivered to two care homes in the Stewartry after making necessary improvements set out by the Care Inspectorate.   Improvement Notices were issued to the owners of Merse House in Kirkcudbright and Carlingwark House in Castle Douglas last year, setting out what was required.   Dumfries and Galloway Health and Social […] Dumfries & Galloway News | News…


SP Energy Networks CEO joins storm response engineers in Dumfries & Galloway

670 engineering and field staff continue to work round the clock to restore power supplies SP Energy Networks CEO, Nicola Connelly, joined engineering teams in Dumfries & Galloway to see first-hand the massive storm response underway in the region to restore electricity supplies to just over 800 customers who remain without power (as at 5pm […] Dumfries & Galloway News | News…


66 Year Old Man Killed In A75 Crash At Annan

Road policing officers are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the A75 at Annan on Thursday, 9 January. The incident happened west of the Annan east junction around 1.50pm and involved a red Suzuki Ignis and a black Nissan Pulsar. Emergency services attended and the driver of the Suzuki, a 66-year-old man, was […] Dumfries & Galloway News | News…


Country’s Top Nurse Hails Dumfries and Galloway’s NHS staff

SCOTLAND’S Interim Chief Nursing Officer commended the positive, confident and pro-active approach of NHS Dumfries and Galloway nurses during a visit to the region. Anne Armstrong engaged with nursing staff, students, and senior leaders across the region when she visited on Monday December 9, gaining firsthand insights into the unique challenges and innovations shaping local […] Dumfries & Galloway News | News…


South Of Scotland Officially Designated As Scotland’s Natural Capital Innovation Zone

The South of Scotland has been officially designated as Scotland’s Natural Capital Innovation Zone (NCIZ) by the Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes. The accolade recognises the South of Scotland’s unique, unrivalled qualities which together provide a huge opportunity to drive forward the wellbeing economy. With the South of Scotland’s vast natural capital assets, strong partnerships, […] Dumfries & Galloway News | News…


32 Year Old Man Assaulted In Broad Daylight- Dumfries

Police in Dumfries are appealing for information and witnesses following the assault of a 32-year-old man in the Caul View area. The incident took place around 3.40pm on Thursday, 31 October, 2024. The victim was treated at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. Officers are keen to trace two males, who may be able to assist […] Dumfries & Galloway News | News…


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DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY NEWS

  • Galloway Hoard Jar To Go On Display In Kirkcudbright
    by RB on 23rd June 2025 at 6:46 pm

    A unique rock crystal jar found as part of the Galloway Hoard will go on public display for the first time later this year. The Galloway Hoard: Rock Crystal Jar will open on 8 November 2025, at Kirkcudbright Galleries, near where the Hoard was first discovered. The jar, which is around 5cm high and resembles

  • THOUSANDS OF POUNDS WORTH OF VANS DESTROYED IN ARSON ATTACK
    by RB on 23rd June 2025 at 6:42 pm

    POLICE Officers are appealing for information after several vehicles were set on fire in Dumfries. Around 3.55am on Monday, 23 June, 2025, police attended Catherinefield Industrial Estate after being alerted to seven vehicles being on fire. No-one was injured in the incident but the vans have been completely destroyed. Officers are treating the fire as

  • 45 New Bus Contracts Awarded to Safeguard Services Across Dumfries & Galloway
    by RB on 23rd June 2025 at 10:28 am

    Business as usual, as vast majority of subsidised bus routes in Dumfries and Galloway will continue as normal, with routes allocated to local bus operators Bus services across Dumfries and Galloway are set for a more stable and sustainable future, thanks to a major milestone achieved by SWestrans and Dumfries and Galloway Council. Following a

  • Refurbished Ewart Library Opens Its Doors Once Again
    by Derek Pennycook on 19th June 2025 at 5:48 pm

    The Ewart Library in Dumfries has officially reopened, welcoming visitors back into one of the town’s most recognisable civic buildings. Following a programme of refurbishment works, the much-loved facility is once again providing access to local history resources, reading spaces, digital services and community activity. Located on Catherine Street, the library’s reopening coincides with the

  • People Urged Not To Ignore Text Message Asking About Appointments
    by RB on 18th June 2025 at 7:13 pm

    PEOPLE in Dumfries and Galloway awaiting medical appointments are being urged not to ignore an important text message.   NHS Dumfries and Galloway’s General Manager for Acute and Diagnostics in Callum Ambridge said: “We know waiting can be frustrating, and that’s why we’re working hard to make sure our lists are up to date. “If