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The Latest Breaking News from Dumfries

Body of young man pulled from Scots loch after major two day search

The 28-year-old had been swimming with friends at Loch Ken in Dumfries and Galloway on Sunday afternoon near the old viaduct at Parton.

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NHS Dumfries and Galloway expands digital pre-operative patient assessments to children's health

The My Pre-Op tool allows people to complete necessary documentation electronically ahead of an operation

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Dumfriesshire humanitarian appeal helps restock solders fighting on Ukraine's frontline

Goods, equipment and £776 in donations were received at a Help the Ukrainian appeal stall in Dumfries

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Restored Dumfries town centre fountain set to be officially launched

Friday's public ceremony will kick off a series of events to mark the transformation of the landmark

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Guid Nychburris 2023 is outstanding day for Dumfries

Thousands of people descended on the town centre and on the outskirts along the parade routes for the biggest celebration in the town’s calendar

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Community council welcomes proposals to transform Dumfries town centre

Members of the council's policy and resources committee want to explore a Dumfries “masterplan” to tackle housing issues in the town

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New poll shows more than 90 per cent of people want Dumfries and Galloway roads upgraded

The South West Scotland Transport Alliance has also revealed more than three-quarters of people want the A75 and A77 improved for safety reasons

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Second union ballots Dumfries and Galloway school staff over potential strike action

The Unite union is consulting members on industrial action after rejecting the latest COSLA pay deal

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Fresh plea for Dumfries and Galloway residents to use water efficiently

The hot, dry weather has seen demand for water increase by 20 per cent, with reservoirs now well below average levels

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Nine vehicles sent to fight forest fire in Dumfries and Galloway

Firefighters are battling to put out a forest fire in Dumfries and Galloway.

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Newcastle motorcyclist, 41, riding with group dies during crash in Dumfries and Galloway Scotland

Paul Armstrong was involved in a collision on Sunday afternoon and was sadly pounced dead at the scene

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Overwhelming support for plans to safeguard Dumfries and Galloway farm built by Robert Burns

The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust want new generations of artists and musicians to work in the landscape that inspired the poet

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Dumfries launch for £5 million fund to help vulnerable communities reach net zero

SP Energy Networks’ Net Zero Day in collaboration with SmartSTEM was held at Dumfries and Galloway College

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Evening dental appointments to be offered in Dumfries and Galloway

It is hoped the pilot programme will help "unlock a little extra capacity" after thousands of NHS dental patients were de-registered

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Nearly £500,000 of Lottery cash to be split among Dumfries and Galloway groups

Upper Nithsdale Arts and Crafts Community Initiative and Thornhill After School Lego Club were among the winners

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Royal Regiment of Scotland exercise freedom to march through Dumfries

The only Scottish line infantry of the British Army were granted the Freedom of Dumfries and Galloway in 2008

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Dumfries and Galloway councillors to scrutinise Police Scotland's local policing plan

The report follows revelations that some community-based officers could be temporarily redeployed to ensure an effective police response to incidents and emergencies

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Plans for accessibility improvements at Dumfries Train Station set to be revealed

Network Rail has worked with architects and a number of stakeholders to produce the design which introduces a new footbridge and lifts to provide step-free access across both platforms

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Performer dies 'suddenly' at Scottish music festival

A PERFORMER died at a Dumfries and Galloway music festival on Sunday.

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More than a dozen objections lodged to new £48 million Dumfries High School

One resident said they will become “prisoners” in their own home because of the relocation of a 3G sports pitch nearer their property

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Dumfries and Galloway councillors push back on £45 million Ladyfield "care campus" plans

Members of the economy and resources committee voted to take “no further, proactive work” over the masterplan at this time

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Blackface sheep triumph at 130th Carsphairn Show

A three-crop ewe from JW Kay won the interbreed championship at the first Dumfries and Galloway show of the year

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Waiting times for hospital appointments in Dumfries and Galloway reach record levels

New figures show more than 15,000 people across the region were waiting for an inpatient or outpatient appointment at the end of March.

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Lochmaben win Gary Murray Memorial tournament in Lockerbie

Captain Keith Houston lead his team to victory over teams from Lockerbie and Dumfries and was afterwards named as player of the tournament

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Dumfries residents who hit out at cycling tournament traffic restrictions secure council compromise

The local authority has agreed to tweak plans to allow Summerville Crescent residents to access the street through a supermarket car park

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