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Plans for 50 hectare new forest
Another forestry application has been lodged for upland Kirkcudbrightshire. Tilhill Forestry is seeking to plant 50 hectares on The Glen…
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Tory MSP calls on Boris Johnson to resign
One of Dumfries and Galloway’s Tory parliamentarians has urged Boris Johnson to resign. On Wednesday, Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross…
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Council leader furious at Downing Street party revelations
The furious leader of Dumfries and Galloway Council has revealed how her family were prevented from properly grieving during lockdown…
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Record number of coronavirus cases in the region
Dumfries and Galloway has recorded a record number of new coronavirus cases for the second week running. Health bosses say…
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Motorists face roadworks disruption
Motorists face more than three months of delays at roadworks in Locharbriggs. Amey will begin “essential maintenance” to repair a…
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Less than one in 20 fly-tippers penalised
Less than one in 20 of the region’s fly-tippers have been hit with a penalty in the last two years.…
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Work set to begin on £5 million sheltered housing complex
Work on a £5.8 million sheltered housing complex in Castle Douglas is set to get under way this month. The…
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Loch Ken ranger looks back at first summer
After taking on the role of Loch Ken ranger in April, I had a vague idea running through my mind…
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Tributes to Professor Ted Cowan
Friends, associates and colleagues have been left stunned by the death of one of Dumfries and Galloway’s foremost scholars. Professor…
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Cops drew Taser on boy with knife
A 12-year-old Dumfries boy armed with a knife forced cops to draw a Taser. But officers were able to deal…
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Teachers facing “rising tide of workload”
Teachers in Dumfries and Galloway face a “rising tide of workload” due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Educational Institute of…
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Friends and family could be asked to do tasks for people getting care at home
Families, friends and community groups could be asked to carry out tasks for relatives and vulnerable people getting care at…
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New research shows one-third of people now use bikes
Dumfries cycling guru Sally Hinchcliffe has welcomed national research results showing more than a third of people now use a…
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Drugs courier avoids prison
A man who was caught with £28,600 worth of drugs in Dumfriesshire claimed he was forced into becoming a courier…
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Guild of Players forced to postpone Legends of American Country
New Covid restrictions have forced the Guild of Players to postpone one of its main January crowd-pulling performances at the…
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Cash for Kids ambassador says “massive thanks” to supporters
A Dumfries ambassador for Cash for Kids has offered a “massive thanks” to supporters of the appeal. Kenny Bowie said…
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Interim chief executive “privileged” to lead “dedicated workforce”
Dumfries and Galloway Council’s new interim chief executive faces a baptism of fire with a rise in Covid cases and…
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Tributes to writer Mary
Tributes have been paid to a well-known Castle Douglas writer. Author, poet and former News journalist Mary Smith passed away…
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Jail for man who was chased by police after stealing car
A man who stole a car and careered through Dumfries streets at dangerous speeds while being chased by police has…
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Campaign aims to use region’s natural assets to attract GPs
Dumfries and Galloway’s natural assets are being used in a bid to attract more doctors to the region. The health…
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People’s Project leader makes the case for city status for Dumfries
When Mark Jardine was a football-daft boy he dreamt of a special match like no other. Forget your Old Firm,…
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Tributes to artist Pauline
One of Kirkcudbright’s leading artists has died at the age of 73. Pauline Saul passed away at her Greengate home…
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Plea for people to get boosted before the bells
Dumfries and Galloway residents are being urged to get boosted before the bells to help protect themselves against Covid. Extra…
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Nightclub boss calls for hospitality venues to back vaccine passport
Dumfries nightclub boss Brian Armstrong is calling for all hospitality venues to introduce the Scottish Government’s new plan to only…
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Olympian Jo Muir backs Red Cross fundraiser
Olympian Jo Muir is encouraging people to take on a fundraising challenge for the British Red Cross. The Haugh of…
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