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Police are asking householders to be alert in relation to a bogus workman who has been calling at houses in the Dumfries area on Tuesday 3 July 2012. An elderly man was robbed of his wallet in Dalswinton Avenue this morning, and a lady in Dunlop Road had a dispute with the man over the […]
The arrival of the school summer holidays sadly brings with it a rise in young people across the region who become involved with the consumption of alcohol. The start of the summer holidays traditionally brings more young people to the attention of police, and sadly Accident and Emergency Units with the results of excess drinking. […]
Kings Acoustic Summer Festival kicks off with Deedee Ray, from Lockerbie, on Saturday 7th July. It’s a free event, with a busker’s bucket for people to donate to the artist, if they like what they hear. The festival series runs through July, August and September and features seven up-and-coming local artists. Kings manager, Helen Smith […]
The body of a man was located this afternoon within a parked van in the Carronbridge area. The body has been identified as that of Alistair Murray. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death. Family have been advised.
Following a meeting of the leaders of both councils today (29 June) Dumfries and Galloway and East Ayrshire will be working together to improve and promote the economy of Upper Nithsdale and Cumnock. Depute Leader of Dumfries and Galloway Council, Councillor Brian Collins, said, “This is a first step, but I am optimistic that we […]
Unpaid work for Community Payback Orders has a new home in Stranraer. Councillor Andy Ferguson Chair of the Social Work Committee opened the new building officially on Friday 29 June at 2pm. Visitors were given a tour of the building and were able to see the work being done first hand. Displays showed the breadth […]
Whether you are local or visiting the region come and visit this summer to discover more about the artwork held in the Dumfries and Galloway Council collections. Dumfries and Galloway is home to over 1000 artworks and the Highlights exhibition offers a chance to view some of the best examples of work by Scottish artists […]
Roadway is now open after two vehicle road traffic collision that occurred on the A714 between the A75 Newton Stewart and Wigtown. Police can report that no person involved in accident received life threatening injuries.
John Paul Jones Museum, birthplace of the American hero known as ‘the father of the American Navy’, is staging an afternoon of free family activities from 2pm to 5pm on Sunday 1 July. The John Paul Jones Birthplace Museum, Arbigland, Kirkbean, is the Solway Coast home of the 18th century Scot who was best known […]
Councillor Brian Collins, Depute Leader of the Council, met with Angela Constance MSP, Minister for Youth Employment, on Thursday 21 June 2012. Local employers and young people also participated in the meeting. Topics discussed include the Employer Engagement Initiative, the Council’s Enhanced Modern Apprenticeship programme, and developing work placements in the public sector. Councillor Collins […]
