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Former Scottish coal mine to stage next Extreme E event

Located in Dumfries and Galloway, the disused coal mine is to be transformed into a Pumped Storage Hydropower plant and wind farm – an ideal location for Extreme E to promote electric power and clean energy solutions.

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Cyclathon challenge will raise funds for Prostate Buddies Dumfries and Galloway

Cyclists will take it in turn to use a static bike to cycle the equivalent 137 miles distance from Tesco Dumfries to the store’s Stranraer branch and back

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Dumfries to Edinburgh bus campaigners herald start of new service

Houston's Coaches will take over the running of the 101/102 service on Saturday

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Dumfries and Galloway councillor wants answers over lack of Afghan family being given shelter in region

Dougie Campbell, a former volunteer case worker with the Scottish Refugee Council has tabled a motion for full council expressing his "disappointment" at the low number

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Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival to feature packed programme of storytelling and theatre in May 2023

Highlights include an immersive music, food and drink event in Castle Douglas and Pop-Up Opera in Sanquhar and Moniaive

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Dumfries drag queen steps up to ensure town bingo sessions live on

Tatty Von Haggis is offering up Loreburn Hall ahead of the expected closure of Buzz Bingo

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Dumfries and Galloway charities and community groups offered free training

Third Sector Dufmries and Galloway has arranged nearly 50 online events, which will start next month

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Rail strikes affecting Dumfries and Galloway train passengers called off

Members of the RMT union have suspended their proposed industrial action following discussions with the Rail Delivery Group

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Dumfries and District Music Festival makes triumphant return after three year absence

After the 2022 edition was held online everyone has enjoyed the return of face-to-face musical competition for the annual event

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International NHS Dumfries and Galloway staff to be welcomed with song and dance

Nursing and social care staff from India, the Philippines and Africa will be welcomed to the region with a night to celebrate the “rich” cultural diversity in the workforce

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Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum to reopen for 2023 season

The site has been shut over the summer but is now ready to welcome back visitors with a series of events planned throughout the year

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Dumfries charity champion meets Easter fundraising target - and starts new challenge

Lee Vann-Wakelin plans to continue fundraising so he can help 50 Ukrainian families living in hotel hubs

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Fatal accident inquiry held into death of killer who butchered Dumfries mum

Michael McArthur was found dead by prison guards at HMP Dumfries last year, having been found guilty of murdering and dismembering Amy Anderson in 2002

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Evil Scots killer who brutally murdered teen mum Amy Anderson died of 'natural causes', FAI hears

Michael McArthur died in Dumfries Infirmary on April 11 last year days after guards at HMP Dumfries found him slumped over the bed in his cell.

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Proposed changes to Dumfries and Galloway school catchment areas set to be welcomed

Councillors are now being asked to rubber stamp the plans to change the catchment area of Dunscore Primary, Holywood Primary, Wallace Hall Academy and North West Community Campus

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Musical family to play traditional Scottish music at Dumfries fundraiser

The Shand Family Show concert on April 8 will raise funds for the cancer support group, Prostate Buddies D&G

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Kirkcudbright Hospital could reopen as part of efforts to create more care beds in Dumfries and Galloway communities

A proposal to introduce a "flexible" bed model for care home and cottage hospital beds includes an option to "retain and repurpose Kirkcudbright Hospital"

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Dumfries and Galloway councillors fear loss of biosphere status would be a "travesty"

The Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere has submitted a periodic review, with a decision due in the summer

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New 250-mile cycling route to be named after famous Dumfries and Galloway son

The Kirkpatrick C2C, which will take riders from Stranraer to Eyemouth, has been named in honour of Kirkpatrick Macmillan

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Dumfries and Galloway businesses moved to new category for Thistle Awards

Firms from Dumfries and Galloway will be moved from the west region to a new section with the Scottish Borders

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New map offers tour of the many bridges of Dumfries

Dumfries Bridges Civil Engineering Trail offers people a walk around the seven crossings over the River Nith

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Calvin Harris almost gave up on music dreams to work in Marks & Spencer

The Dumfries-born DJ, who is now the highest paid disk-jockey in the world, almost lost all hope.

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Dumfries Loreburn Hall lease extension to generate £2,000

The Electric Theatre Workshop Ltd looks set to be granted a six-month extension

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Plans for new multi-screen Dumfries cinema being taken forward

The council is looking for a firm to investigate potential site options and test the market for the idea

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An arty weekend in … Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

A haven for artists since the 19th century, the harbour town of Kirkcudbright offers art walks, trails and a resident Rembrandt

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