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Massive solar farm gains approval after mixed community opinion

A colossal solar farm development – the size of 120 football pitches – has been given the green light for a village in Dumfries and Galloway.

The National (Scotland)

Future white paper will 'address' issue of independent Scotland's border, says FM

AN upcoming whitepaper will “address the issue” of an independent Scotland’s border with England, the First Minister has said.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf says support for independence ‘has never been stronger’

The First Minister spoke to SNP members at the South Scotland Regional Assembly in Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway.

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Dame Sarah Storey wins 42nd World Title with time trial success in Dumfries

Dame Sarah Storey won her 42nd world title at the UCI Cycling World Championships

The Independent UK

Pedal the low road: cycling coast-to-coast across southern Scotland

We ride the Kirkpatrick C2C, a new 250-mile route across lowland Scotland and stopping at bike-friendly hotels and cafes along the way

The Guardian - UK

Stafford McDowall opens up on the prospect of making his senior international debut

At 6ft 4ins and 16½ stone, with soft hands an educated kicking game, the Dumfries native has always had the makings of a fine pro player and…

The National (Scotland)

Four-year-old boy airlifted to hospital and two-year-old injured after crash

A four-year-old boy is in a serious condition in hospital following a crash near Dumfries which also left a two-year-old injured.

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Police identify man killed in HGV crash in Dumfries and Galloway

POLICE have named a man killed in a single HGV crash on a road in Dumfries and Galloway.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf to address first SNP members regional assembly

THE First Minister is among speakers set to address SNP members at the first regional assembly this summer.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's best B&Bs for 2023 crowned as charming seaside gem awarded top spot

The winners of the 2023 AA B&B Awards have been announced, and among the winners are two beloved destinations Scottish destinations in Fife and Dumfries and Galloway.

Daily Record

Review leads to "temporary" change to Dumfries and Galloway community policing

The move will see 11 community officers redeployed to response teams from August until December as police try to fill vacancies locally

Daily Record

Carbon Capture Scotland partners Iona Capital

Green biogenic CO2 to be captured and re-used as dry ice at Dumfries facility

Insider UK

Dumfries and Galloway councillors calls for investigation over £1.8 million repair bill for school built just 12 years ago

The extent of the damage at Beattock Primary in Moffat and the cost to taxpayers has been described as “woeful” and “astonishing” by furious councillors

Daily Record

Pack of 10 dogs "dumped" on Dumfries and Galloway road

Four of the dogs were shot by a farmer after they attacked a flock of sheep and killed one on Sunday morning

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Plea for Dumfries and Galloway flood victims to be exempt from council tax on evacuated homes

The Labour group abled a motion that residents dealing with the expense and trauma of floods should not be forced to continue paying council tax

Daily Record

Four dogs shot dead by farmer after being abandoned in Scots countryside and killing sheep

Police received reports of unaccompanied dogs in the area around Moffat, Dumfriesshire, at around 8.40am.

Daily Record

Fears new anti-flytipping measures won't tackle problem in Dumfries and Galloway

Penalties are set to more than double, but just 70 fines were issued in the region over a three year period

Daily Record

More than 40,000 people attend 13th Youth Beatz in Dumfries

Top music acts including HRVY, B*Witched, DJ Joel Corry, Callum Beattie, The Vengaboys and Ella Henderson, as well as local talents, performed across the two days at Park Farm

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Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway councillors call for tougher interventions in LGBT hate crime

The issue was raised at the full council meeting where all members agreed to take proactive steps to protect individuals from abuse and bigotry based on sexual orientation or identity

Daily Record

Dumfries NHS worker retires after 50 years

Stephen Kirk started as a grass cutter when he was 16 and has now retired at the age of 66

Daily Record

MSP claims delayed discharge cost more than £10 million in Dumfries and Galloway in 2022/23

More than 35,000 bed days were lost to the problem of bed blocking across NHS Dumfries and Galloway

Daily Record

Dumfries mum with breast cancer smashes charity walk fundraising target - before taking a single step

Sarah McDiarmid is suffering from breast cancer and has raised £3,600 more than a month before her charity walk will take place

Daily Record

New service aims to tackle Dumfries and Galloway's delayed discharge problem

Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway has launched the Wraparound Hospital To Home Service to help patients return home from Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary

Daily Record

Dumfries to honour woman who overcame prejudice as heroic doctor and Suffragette

Dr Flora Murray, who worked at Crichton Royal Hospital, is revered for many significant achievements

Daily Record

Delay to review on Dumfries and Galloway travel scheme for health patients branded "shocking"

Finlay Carson wants NHS Dumfries and Galloway patients to receive support to make appointments, with a similar scheme already running in NHS Highland

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