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A series of measures have been agreed today that begin to address a £22million funding gap next year in Dumfries and Galloway Council’s budget. The Corporate Policy Committee agreed unanimously to open up a voluntary severance scheme. Staff will be asked if they are interested in early retirement/voluntary severance over the next few weeks on […]
The incident occurred on St Mary’s Street near to Lovers Walk at around 23.50hrs on Monday 6th September 2010 . A local 60 year old man was walking home when he was struck by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle involved failed to stop. Police have identified the vehicle concerned as a blue coloured […]
Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment Richard Lochhead today visited Milk Link’s Lockerbie Creamery, the largest dairy processing business in Scotland. Visiting the creamery during Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight, Mr Lochhead said: “The dairy sector is of substantial importance to Scotland’s economy and the Scottish Government is committed to supporting this industry. […]
A house on Wolfgill Road, Calside, Dumfries, was broken into sometime between 23.00hrs on Saturday 4 and 01.35hrs on Sunday 5 September. A purse and some cash were stolen in the incident. Police are keen to speak to anyone who may have been in the area around 01.15hrs on Sunday 5 September
Members of the Public and Commercial Services union are staging a protest to highlight the further reduction in HM Revenue & Custom’s services in Scotland. PCS is continuing its roadshow to make clear the impact that the reduction of face to face enquiry centres will have on the public, focusing on Dumfries. The PCS demonstration […]
Emma Gillespie, a former pupil of St Joseph’s college, Dumfries, is competing in tonight’s Must be the Music live semi-final talent show, with a song entitled, “This Day”. Watch on screen for the phone number to dial to vote for Emma (charges apply as detailed on sky.com/music). All the best, Emma; we’re rooting for you! […]
Dumfries and Galloway Outdoor Access Forum is seeking four new members to champion the needs and interests of the following user groups; water sports, tourism, walking and the Federation of Community Councils. The Outdoor Access Forum is an advisory group appointed by the Council which meets quarterly. It has 15 members, two of whom are […]
‘We’re a healthy community’, a new programme to encourage families to have fun together was launched in Dumfries on Saturday 28 August 2010. The programme is encouraging families to eat more fruit and vegetables, eat less cakes, biscuits and fizzy drinks and to be more physically active together. The event was launched at the Muckle […]
The draw for the 3rd round in the CIS cup was made this afternoon and Queen of the South is playing St.Johnstone away from home. Due to the seeding system Queens were guaranteed to draw an SPL team, so were hoping for an old firm team away or a home game. Away to St.Johnstone was […]
DG One is looking for talented individuals who could be lifeguards of the future. A nationally accredited 5-day course will be run in Dumfries from 14 to 20 October 2010. The course provides rigorous and comprehensive training leading to a Royal Life Saving Society’s National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) and offers participants the opportunity to […]
