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With the arrival of lower temperatures and snow across Scotland, Scottish Water is reminding householders and businesses to ensure that their properties are protected and prepared for the winter. Communities throughout the country are being urged to follow Scottish Water’s winter code. This is a set of simple steps […]
Cree Studio has won the Association for Social Care Communicator’s 2012 award for best Social Media for their film ‘The Talents Within’. The Studio is based within Newton Stewart’s Activity and Resource Centre (ARC) and is a partnership project between Dumfries and Galloway Council and Turning Point Scotland. The DVD was made to promote […]
NHS Dumfries and Galloway is continuing to implement full and robust outbreak contol measures as a result of suspected norovirus or “winter vomiting bug” at DGRI and staff have been working hard to minimise disruption and discomfort to patients and ensure continuity of care. Following today’s Outbreak Control Meeting the position is as follows: […]
The demolition of a substancial 17 room house belonging to an 80 year old pensioner, in Dumfries took place today on the instructions of the local Authority. The pensioner was extremely upset to see her home where she had lived for thirty years being destroyed. The house has been the subject of controversy amond neighbours and […]
Heathhall Forest is to remain an attractive and healthy place for the community, whilst continuing to provide a sustainable source of timber and a home for wildlife. That’s the vision that is being put forward by Forestry Commission Scotland after several months of consultation with visitors and people living in the area. A […]
NHS Dumfries and Galloway is implementing full and robust outbreak contol measures as a result of suspected norovirus or “winter vomiting bug” at DGRI. Following this morning’s Outbreak Control Team meeting, the following ward closures are confirmed: Wards 9, 12, and 18 are closed to new admissions and transfers. Currently a cumulative total of […]
Lochmaben Community Council and Dumfries and Galloway Council officers discussed potential new plans for Lochmaben Town Hall at a meeting last week (4 December). If agreed next year, the plans would involve improvements to the Town Hall including improved access and heating, a lift, new public toilets and an integrated library/ customer service centre […]
Following thefts from vehicles and premises in the Stranraer and Newton Stewart area, Police are urging motorists to think vehicle security. Crime Reduction Officer, Constable Alison Bell advises. “Vehicle security is important at all times of the year, especially if you carry high value and easily transportable items such as power tools. At Christmas time […]
Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary and Dumfries and Galloway Council, have received reports of issues with the safe, shared use of the cycle paths in the region. These cycle paths were identified as safe areas for recreational use away from busy roads and traffic. They are shared spaces used by pedestrians, cyclists and dog walkers alike. […]
This morning (Wednesday 5 December) Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary led a multi agency operation as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of labour exploitation in the fishing industry. Chief Superintendent Gary Small said: “Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary with assistance from various partner agencies executed a number of search warrants at business and residential premises […]
