A man convicted of serious sexual crimes has been jailed for seven years and nine months.At the High Court in Glasgow on Wednesday, 23 April, 2025, 37-year-old Ricki Anderson was sentenced to prison, placed on the sex offenders register and given a 15-year non-harassment order.He was found guilty at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Friday, 21 […] Dumfries & Galloway News | News…
Forestry and Land Scotland is urging anyone who is planning to visit the countryside to help save lives, wildlife and property by exercising extreme caution. The call to ‘Respect, Protect and Enjoy’ comes less than a week after fire crews have contended with several wildfires across the country, including one in Galloway Forest Park, and […] Dumfries & Galloway News | News…
Parents Challenge Drummore Nursery Closure Decision The Rural and Small Schools Parent Councils Alliance has raised serious concerns about the planned closure of Drummore Early Learning Centre in August 2025. The group claims the decision was made without consultation and argues that the process used to close the nursery may not comply with legal requirements. […] Dumfries & Galloway News | News…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…