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…
The Neonatal Unit at DGRI received a 15K donation funding specialist equipment to be used in the community to minimise and prevent hospital visits and admissions for newborn babies. Ryan and Becky Muir were delighted to know that their efforts with a charity tractor run, hugely supported by people across the region, would make such […] Dumfries & Galloway News | News…
The U.S. Criminal Court and FBI have set a deadline of October 9th 2024, for all Lockerbie ‘victims’ to come forward and register, ahead of the trial of Abu Agila Masud. The Libyan, who denies making the bomb that blew up Pan Am Flight 103 on December 21st 1988, is due to stand trial in […] Dumfries & Galloway News | News…
A special ceremony to mark the 30th Anniversary of the twinning link between Dumfries and Gifhorn in Germany is taking place this Sunday, 8 September at 2.30pm at the Plainstanes, Dumfries. Members of the Nithsdale Twinning Association, Friends of Gifhorn, the council’s Nithsdale Area Committee and former Provosts of Dumfries along with other invited guests […] Dumfries & Galloway News | News…
Road Policing officers are appealing for information following a serious crash on the A713 near to Dundeugh. Around 11.05am on Sunday, 18 August, 2024 officers were called to a two vehicle crash on the A713 Ayr to Castle Douglas road north of Dundeugh. The crash involved a Mercedes Sprinter delivery van and a black BMW […] Dumfries & Galloway News | News…
Dumfries and Galloway Council is thrilled to announce the successful grant funding of a £2,331,405 capital grant from the Scottish Government’s Recycling Improvement Fund, administered by Zero Waste Scotland. This substantial funding will facilitate the launch of a new kerbside garden waste recycling scheme across the region. The funding is allocated for the purchase of […] Dumfries & Galloway News | News…
An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the serious sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl in Stranraer. The incident was initially reported as having occurred at Agnew Park. Following extensive enquiries, it has been established that the incident is believed to have happened within a property in the east end of […] Dumfries & Galloway News | News…