Dumfries & Galloway News

‘Catastrophic Betrayal of Rural Education’ Sparks Outrage Over Drummore Nursery Closure

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…


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…


15K DONATION WILL HELP KEEP NEWBORN BABIES AT HOME

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…