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Scottish Water is reminding customers of the importance of playing safe this winter.   In recent years we have witnessed some of the coldest winters for generations, so there’s no telling what the coming weeks may bring.   Scottish Water is advising customers that they should remain vigilant and should not take any risks around […]

South of Scotland MSP Joan McAlpine is urging all Dumfries and Galloway residents to get involved in the referendum debate by reading the Scottish Government’s flagship guide to independence, which was published today (Tuesday).   The 670-page document – the most comprehensive blueprint for independence ever produced by any country ahead of an independence vote […]

Police Scotland has launched an awareness campaign to help keep people safe during the Festive period. It is the busiest time of the year for shops and for office parties and Police Scotland have some tips of how to stay safe and enjoy the festivities in our campaign: This Christmas Stay Safe. Party Safe • […]

Dumfriesshire MSP Elaine Murray is helping Age Scotland distribute its annual ‘Hot Tips’ Calendar as part of its ‘Spread the Warmth’ campaign. Each month, the calendar looks at issues to help older people get prepared for winter. This year, more than 75,000 copies have been produced. Dr Murray said: “With this winter forecasted to be […]

Get yourselves down to Dumfries Town Centre this  Thursday 28 November to experience this year’s revamped Christmas lights Switch On event. The fun starts at 12noon with entertainment programmed all afternoon for all of the family Entertainment includes the following;  Ice rink, Ski slope; Santa’s grotto; Giant Snow Globe; Funfair rides; Rodeo and Reindeer There will be performances on the […]

The Council’s Education committee heard that the uptake of school meals has continued to increase in Dumfries and Galloway. The uptake in primary schools has grown by 1.4%. The uptake in secondary schools has grown by 3%. This continues a positive trend. In 2012/13, the percentage of pupils who took a meal in primary schools […]

The fourth D&G LEADER Rural Awards took place recently at the Easterbrook Hall. The event was hailed a great success by the 130 participants who travelled from across the region to participate. Frank Strang, head of Food and Drink & Rural Communities for the Scottish government, provided the keynote speech. A new 58-page good practice […]

A £3m project to build an abattoir on the outskirts of a south of Scotland town has been put on hold due to a lack of financial support. Dumfries and Galloway Food Co-operative was granted consent during the summer to construct a meat processing plant on a site near Dalbeattie. It also secured a £1.3m […]

Scottish first minister Alex Salmond has launched his government’s independence blueprint, calling it a “mission statement” for the future. The 670-page White Paper promised a “revolution” in social policy, with childcare at its heart. The launch came ahead of next September’s independence referendum. Alistair Darling, leader of the campaign to keep the Union, branded the document […]