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The Latest Breaking News from Dumfries

Council tax hike confirmed for Dumfries and Galloway residents

An increase of six percent has been implemented for the year ahead

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Tories set to take control of Dumfries and Galloway Council

The Conservatives will sweep into power after the SNP/Labour/Independents coalition collapsed

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Sharp drop in number of Dumfries and Galloway residents seeking work and claiming benefits

Figures from the Department of Work and Pensions show there were 700 fewer jobless in January 2023 compared to 12 months earlier

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Dumfries schoolchildren to go behind the scenes of restoration of historic fountain

Work on the High Street structure began in October and is expected to cost more than £460,000

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Dumfries and Galloway Council's coalition crumbles after less than a year

Disagreements over financial plans saw council leader and SNP leader Stephen Thompson step down on Tuesday with Tory leader Gail Macgregor set to take over

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway healthcare workers urged to accept new pay offer

The Royal College of Nursing and Unison is recommending members take the latest deal from the Scottish Government

Daily Record

Images of Dumfries and Galloway's architecture and seascapes to help suicide support charity

David Moyes has launched a fundraising exhibition of photographs to help Suicide Bereavement Support Cumbria

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Historic family heirloom clock returned to Dumfries Town Band

The wall clack was a gift to Henry Wells from his bandmate to mark his wedding in 1909

Daily Record

'Irresponsible' Labour blamed for 'collapse' of Dumfries and Galloway administration

LABOUR councillors in Dumfries and Galloway have been accused of causing the collapse of the SNP-Independent administration by acting…

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Dumfries and Galloway teachers back on the picket line as pay fight escalates

Schools will be closed today and tomorrow as members of the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) walk out

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Dumfries and Galloway branch of Down's Syndrome Scotland enjoy clay get together

Children under the age of eight played with air dried clay whilst the older ones made and decorated plates at Clayworks at the Crichton Estate on Saturday

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Charity unveils plan to save barn where Robert Burns wrote Auld Lang Syne

Robert Burns Ellisland Trust proposes to turn Ellisland Farm in Dumfries and Galloway into visitor attraction

The Guardian - UK

Plans to ‘save’ farm where Burns wrote Auld Lang Syne go on public display

A charity trust has drawn up the proposals to transform the site Ellisland Farm in Dumfries and Galloway.

The Independent UK

Dumfries and Galloway businessman Frank Gourlay looks back on his life in Galloway People

Frank and wife Susan developed an award-winning holiday complex at Sandyhills but he also ran fashion boutiques and a toy distribution company

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Dalbeattie charity fundraiser believes old Dumfries and Galloway railway line could become popular walking route

Alan Mclellan walked the old Port Road from Dumfries to Portpatrick and reckons a bit of tidying up would allow others to follow suit

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Dumfries and Galloway Council likely to raise council tax to tackle £12.9 million budget shortfall

Political groups are looking to balance the books while still providing the maximum amount of public services

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Dumfries and Galloway curlers head for World Championships

Male and female curlers from the region will be representing Scotland in both the senior and junior competitions

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Dumfries and Galloway records 570 cases of fly-tipping in just one year

The shock figures have been branded "wholly unacceptable" by local MSP Finlay Carson

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Dumfries and Galloway Burns Association’s Schools Competition returns to in-person format after coronavirus pandemic

Competition convenor Fiona Evans said she was "extremely proud" of all of the pupils who took part

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Dumfries and Galloway humanitarian appeal aims to help Ukrainian Territorial Army

The Hallmuir Ukrainian Chapel near Lockerbie is leading the appeal, with heat packs, over-the-counter medicines, bandages, and cash donations all urgently needed

Daily Record

Charity behind Royal Burgh of Dumfries Tattoo set to be wound up

Rising costs, a drop in funding and not enough helpers are being blamed for the move

The National (Scotland)

Rowan Glen creates 10 jobs as it restarts yoghurt production

PRODUCTION of popular Rowan Glen yoghurts has restarted at its factory in Dumfries and Galloway, after a successful management buy-out.

Daily Record

Dumfries charity shortlisted for award after popularising Robert Burns through Minecraft

The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust, working with the University of Glasgow, introduced millions of gaming fans to the national bard in Minecraft Ellisland

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Dumfries and Galloway schools to close due to further teacher strike action

All schools across the region will be shut on Tuesday and Wednesday as members of the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) walk out due to a pay dispute

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British slot car racing champion plans to establish club in Dumfries

Ant Hawkes wants to hear from anyone interested in the hobby and is holding a free introductory event

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