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The Latest Breaking News from Galloway

Dumfries and Galloway to host first ever Scottish round of Extreme E motorsport series

The Extreme E series will hold the Hydro X Prix at Glenmuckloch near Kirkconnel in May

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NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes study suggesting minimum unit pricing leads to fewer alcohol-related deaths

It is claimed the scheme has had a positive impact on cutting damaging long term drinking

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Dumfries and Galloway could see new dental practices thanks to support scheme

The region’s NHS dental services have suffered a string of blows in recent months, with some practices closing and others de-registering NHS patients

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Former Scottish coal mine to stage next Extreme E event

Located in Dumfries and Galloway, the disused coal mine is to be transformed into a Pumped Storage Hydropower plant and wind farm – an ideal location for Extreme E to promote electric power and clean energy solutions.

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Dumfries and Galloway Spring Fling unveils activities to look out for in May 2023

As well as 100 open studios and online virtual ones, there will be bike routes, bus and walking tours, experimental art and galleries to visit

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Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival to feature packed programme of storytelling and theatre in May 2023

Highlights include an immersive music, food and drink event in Castle Douglas and Pop-Up Opera in Sanquhar and Moniaive

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Dumfries and Galloway charities and community groups offered free training

Third Sector Dufmries and Galloway has arranged nearly 50 online events, which will start next month

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Rail strikes affecting Dumfries and Galloway train passengers called off

Members of the RMT union have suspended their proposed industrial action following discussions with the Rail Delivery Group

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International NHS Dumfries and Galloway staff to be welcomed with song and dance

Nursing and social care staff from India, the Philippines and Africa will be welcomed to the region with a night to celebrate the “rich” cultural diversity in the workforce

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Kirkcudbright Hospital could reopen as part of efforts to create more care beds in Dumfries and Galloway communities

A proposal to introduce a "flexible" bed model for care home and cottage hospital beds includes an option to "retain and repurpose Kirkcudbright Hospital"

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Dumfries and Galloway councillors fear loss of biosphere status would be a "travesty"

The Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere has submitted a periodic review, with a decision due in the summer

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New 250-mile cycling route to be named after famous Dumfries and Galloway son

The Kirkpatrick C2C, which will take riders from Stranraer to Eyemouth, has been named in honour of Kirkpatrick Macmillan

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Dumfries and Galloway businesses moved to new category for Thistle Awards

Firms from Dumfries and Galloway will be moved from the west region to a new section with the Scottish Borders

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An arty weekend in … Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

A haven for artists since the 19th century, the harbour town of Kirkcudbright offers art walks, trails and a resident Rembrandt

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Creetown stalwart Eric Houston tells his story in Galloway People

Eric worked for the Forestry Commission for decades and is well known for his dedication to Creetown FC

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Dumfries and Galloway suspected drugs deaths remain at near record levels

New figures show that 43 people are believed to have lost their lives to drugs in 2022 – one less than the previous year

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Backlog for house adaptations in Dumfries and Galloway

Elderly and vulnerable residents are waiting longer than they should for home support upgrades

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Dumfries and Galloway fundraisers help under-threat charity for bereaved parents

Members of the D&G Baby Loss Awareness group are supporting SiMBA, which needs to raise more than £150,000 by the end of March

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Long distance charity walker braves Galloway's snow and rain in a kilt

Clive Brown is tramping round the British Isles in support of mental health charity MIND

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Dumfries and Galloway teacher strike action off as new pay offer accepted

A ballot of members of the EIS union saw 90 per cent back the deal, a move local association secretary Andrew O'Halloran described as "very, very positive"

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Dumfries and Galloway forces charity celebrates double funding boost

Southwest RNR will now be able to put more veterans through HGV driver training

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Dumfries and Galloway firefighters call off strike action after accepting new pay deal

Members of the Fire Brigades Union have voted to accept the new offer after rejecting the previous five per cent increase

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Dumfries and Galloway HandyVan helps prevent hundreds of falls by elderly people

The service has been providing vital assistance to vulnerable and elderly residents across the region

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New support service aims to support Dumfries and Galloway victims of domestic abuse

The ASSIST service will see trained staff help victims where a current or ex-partner has been charged with a domestic abuse related crime

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Dumfries and Galloway Council power takeover leads to even more political unrest

Tories Gail Macgregor and Malcolm Johnstone have taken on the top roles with the independents group imploding and the row between the SNP and Labour heating up

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