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Police have now released the names of two men who have been found dead in Dumfries this week. On Sunday 7 April 2013, the body of 28 year old Stephen Fleming was found at his home in Queensberry Street in Dumfries. On Wednesday 10 April 2013, the body of 35 year old Blair McKenna, from […]
UK wide cycle to school competition has pupils across Dumfries showing the strength of their pedal power. Students from Calside, Heathhall, Holywood, Lincluden, Lochside, Locharbriggs, Shawhead and St Ninian’s Primary Schools, as well as Maxwelltown and Dumfries High Schools all got on their bikes to take part in I Bike, UK’s biggest school cycling competition, […]
Six artistic events, part of the D&G Arts Festival, will be taking place across the region starting on 24th May. Run by active members of the artistic community, each event will represent the diversity in Dumfries and Galloway – including classical, folk music, new media and literature. The first event forms a special preview before […]
A record number of swimmers from Dumfries Dolphins have qualified to take part in the Scottish National Age Group Championships (SNAGs) which started today. Seventeen Dolphin swimmers will compete in individual events and will be joined for relay events by five more of their teammates. The SNAGs is one of the most important dates in […]
Police in Dumfries are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery earlier this morning of the body of a male person at the rear of the Council Buildings in English Street. The area surrounding the rear of the building is presently cordoned off to allow a full investigation to take place.
Speaking ahead of his attendance at an SDI and SCDI trade mission in Manhattan this afternoon, First Minister, Alex Salmond described increasing Scottish business links with the United States as a “key economic priority”. America is Scotland’s most successful overseas export market and the relationship presents huge opportunities for businesses on both sides of the […]
The region’s new Community Safety service is being launched on 2 April 2012. Even though crime is showing a downward trend across the region, public perception of antisocial behaviour continues to be of concern. Every year an assessment of antisocial behaviour is carried out. This is to identify new and emerging trends and […]
A free, confidential phone line for NHS staff who wish to raise any concerns about practices in NHS Scotland will go live tomorrow.(April 2, 2013) The National Confidential Alert Line for NHS employees will be piloted for one year, providing an additional level of support for staff. The line will be delivered by […]
People in Dumfries and Galloway are being urged to seek assistance to improve the energy efficiency of their homes, helping to reduce household energy bills. Housing and Welfare Minister, Margaret Burgess, outlined on 2 April that households can apply for financial assistance from the Scottish Government of up to £1,200 to pay for energy improvement […]
A free, confidential phone line for NHS staff who wish to raise any concerns about practices in NHS-Scotland will go live on 2 April 2013. The number is 0800 008 6112. The National Confidential Alert Line for NHS employees will be piloted for one year, providing an additional level of support for staff. The line […]
