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Multinational fertiliser firm extracting peat in planning breach, documents allege

A MULTINATIONAL which extracts peat from a site in Dumfries and Galloway has been doing so “in breach of...planning permission,” local authority…

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh bus campaigners’ last chance to save lifeline route

It's the 'last chance' to help save a crucial bus route from Edinburgh to Dumfries. Campaigners are still fighting to keep their bus service beyond Spring 2023.

Edinburgh Live

The most in-demand Scottish areas to buy a house right now

Rural areas, such as Dumfries and Perth, came out on top on the list.

Daily Record

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Dumfries and Galloway animal sanctuary in race against time to protect rescued cockerels

The Maggie Fleming Animal Hospice is desperate for help building an enclosure ahead of a potential avian flu lockdown

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Naughty emus "grounded" after going on the run in Dumfries and Galloway

George and Mildred wandered off from their home the 3Rs Horse Rescue Centre and The Mane

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BBC's Antiques Road Trip experts visit Dumfries and Galloway

Natasha Raskin Sharp visited Cobwebs of Lockerbie with Philip Serrelland paying a trip to Anchor Antiques at Kingholm Quay

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Dumfries curler helps Scotland qualify for World Mixed Curling Championships knock-out stages

Scott Hyslop and his team-mates made it through after winning their first four matches of the tournament

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Dumfries and Galloway posties, BT workers and emergency call handlers walk out in pay battle

Staff, represented by the Communications Workers Union (CWU), downed tools for 24 hours in protest over the deals they have been given this year

Daily Record

Residents of Dumfries community call for action to tackle growing antisocial behaviour in their area

Summerpark residents are concerned about increasing levels of verbal abuse, threats of violence, vandalism and fighting

Daily Record

Headstone 'socketing' set to resume at graveyard in Dumfries and Galloway

More memorials will be dismantled, but Dumfries and Galloway Council insist that proper procedures are being followed this time

Daily Record

NHS Dumfries and Galloway accused of facing cancer diagnosis "ticking timebomb"

New figures reveal one patient waited 262 days to begin treatment

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More than 1,200 children waiting for beginner swimming lessons in Dumfries and Annan

Nearly 1,000 youngsters a week are taught at the pools but the council has admitted it will take time to reduce the backlog

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway solar panel firms see surge in inquiries due to cost of living crisis

The panels are seen as an attractive proposition in the fight to keep energy bills down

Daily Record

Health Secretary to look into reopening two Dumfries and Galloway cottage hospitals

Facilities in Kirkcudbright and Newton Stewart have been closed since 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic

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Scottish Parliament debate to look at "negative impact" of derelict sites on Dumfries and Galloway's communities

South Scotland SNP MSP Emma is determined to turn the sites into "useful community assets"

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Dunscore author's modern day witch story chosen as Waterstones' book of the month

Sally Hinchliffe was inspired to write Hare House by Dumfries and Galloway's history of witch trials

Daily Record

Dumfries police officers encourage young people to join youth volunteers programme

Thirteen-to-15-year-olds keen to help their local community are invited to apply

Daily Record

New chapter in Dumfries' Moat Brae story is children's author takes the lead

Mairi Kidd has been charged with driving Scotland’s National Centre for Children’s Literature through “recovery” from the Covid-19 pandemic

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Dumfries PPE manufacturer makes 65 staff redundant after opting to shut production plant

Alpha Solway say the decision was made to “protect the company and its remaining team against continued deterioration”

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Dumfries and Galloway Councillors back campaign against tax dodgers

The local authority has agreed to align with Councils For Fair Tax Declaration

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway Council making preparations for winter weather

A review of grit bin provision across the region will be carried out after councillors raised concerns about gritting on roads and pavements

Daily Record

Mission to introduce golf to Dumfriesshire schools receives a helping hand

Dumfries Devorgilla Rotary Club is backing professional James Erskine's efforts to encourage junior boys and girls to take up the sport

Daily Record

NHS staff in Dumfries and Galloway balloted on strike action over better pay

Scottish Ambulance staff, paramedics and call handlers are among the Unite members taking part in the vote

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway Council owed more than £1 million by mobile phone companies

Mobile phone operators have been renting 10 hill sites for their network radio towers – and have failed to cough up for their bills

Daily Record

Number of hospital beds in Dumfries and Galloway drops by a fifth over five years

New figures show there was an average of 313 staffed beds available in the region’s hospitals in 2021/22, down from the previous year’s figure of 327

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