The Latest Breaking News from Dumfries

Councillors were told that around 660 refugees are expected to stay for the next three years, with many "extremely keen" to be self-supporting

Fay Henderson's rink won the Junior Ladies Cup with Orrin Carson leading his side to the semi-finals

Lewis Grant, targeted victims from Edinburgh to Stirling, over a nine-year period. His offending started in 2011 when he had unlawful sex with a 15-year-old in Dumfries.

Three medieval 14th century Scots have been brought back to life through 3D digital reconstructions. The 14th century Wigtownshire residents were buried at Whithorn Priory in the Dumfries and Galloway region in Scotland.

Residents lodged more than 500 complaints last year, which is the highest in the past five years

Primary schools representative Julie Irving raised concerns about the pressures she and colleagues are under due to cuts and shortage of resources

Around 250 generous residents in the region has stepped forward to welcome Ukrainians into their home

A review of digital security is underway to prevent hackers from Russia or elsewhere breach council data systems

Some of these youngsters are just 16 or 17 when seeking emergency accommodation