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Dumfriesshire MP David Mundell has expressed anger and concern after figures obtained by the Scottish Conservatives revealed that Dumfries and Galloway Council have paid out over £80,000 in compensation to drivers whose cars have been damaged by potholes. The pay-out is more than three times that of neighbouring Scottish Borders Council who paid out £23,000 […]

The race to win a £1.2 million roads contract, a key part of the new £200 million Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary, is in the final straight Transport Minister, Keith Brown said today.   Five contractors are vying to upgrade Garroch roundabout on the A75, which will ensure better managed traffic in and out of […]

Brian Ross of Syme Road in Dumfries, was charged with locking himself in a bathroom with a knife and refusing to co-operate with police in court today ( Wednesday)  following a stand off involving armed police which lasted 14 hours. He admitted behaving in an abusive manner and causing public resources to be used to […]

Households across all of Scotland’s 32 local authorities will benefit from a freeze in their council tax payments for the seventh year in a row.       The latest Scottish Government figures show that Band D properties in Dumfries and Galloway will have saved an average of £1,535.60 between 2007-2017 due to the freeze. […]

The legislation – which was put forward by the Scottish government in a bid to support its aim of making Scotland the best place in the world to grow up – will see hundreds of Scotland’s most vulnerable young people given greater rights to continue their care placement into early adulthood from next year.   […]

The unconventional gas industry – which is already at the centre of a row over fracking dangers -was today accused of misleading a parliamentary committee over the potential risks from coal bed methane extraction. Mr Ken Cronin, Chief Executive of The UK Onshore Operators Group (UKOOG), told the Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee of the […]

Four Area Arts Convenors have begun work in Dumfries and Galloway as part of a major drive to develop the region’s creative sector.   The arts make a growing contribution to the life and economy of D&G and the convenors will have an important role in providing the professional support to help them thrive.   […]

South of Scotland MSP Joan McAlpine has called for Police Scotland Chief Constable Sir Stephen House to think again about the closure of Dumfries control room – warning that the single police force should not become the central police force.       The SNP MSP has requested a meeting with Sir House to see […]

National Chip week is celebrating its 23rd Year (17-23 February 2014) across the country to celebrate this great British favourite with events and activities in fish and chip shops and restaurants across the country including Moore’s Fish and Chip Shop in Castle Douglas.   To celebrate Chip Week (17-23 February), Moore’s are running a competition […]