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Singer David Bowie has died at the age of 69 from cancer. His son, film director Duncan Jones, confirmed the news and a statement was issued on his social media accounts. “David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer,” it said. “While many of you will share […]

Around £690 million will be invested in housing in 2016-17 as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to delivering 50,000 affordable homes over the next five years. The Draft Budget for 2016-17 will aim to build between 8,000 and 9,000 new homes across Scotland, which is an increase of up to 28 per cent on […]

photo by Mark Paterson Communities across the region are trying to get back to normal following Storm Frank last week. A number of towns across the region suffered severe flooding, power outages and road closures. Some of the flooding was the worst local communities have ever experienced, with people and businesses evacuated from their premises. […]

THE Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime has welcomed the sentencing to three years in prison for two farmers in the North of England found in possession of 115 sheep worth £25,000. Charles Raine, 66, known as Neville, and his nephew Philip Raine, 47, from County Durham, were sentenced earlier this week at Teesside Crown Court […]

At the meeting of the Economy, Environment and Infrastructure Committee on 12th January 2016 Members will be asked to note funding for various roads and travel links across our region. Members will be asked to note that the Forestry Commission Scotland Strategic Timber Transport Scheme has awarded 50% grant funding (£53k) in order to carry […]

    Dumfries & Galloway is the only Scottish region shortlisted for a prestigious award as the UK’s ‘Holiday Destination of the Year’. The region is one of seven top Scottish attractions nominated across 11 categories in the BBC Countryfile Magazine 2015/16 Awards. The public are invited to vote for their favourites and choose the […]

At the meeting of the Economy, Environment and Infrastructure Committee (EEC) on 12th January 2016 Members will be asked to agree to bid for funding from Sustrans in order to improve active travel links, particularly in Dumfries and Dalbeattie. Sustrans have advised that Community Links funding is available, with bids to be submitted by 12 […]

South of Scotland MSP Aileen McLeod today  said recent strong A&E performance figures across Scotland and in Dumfries & Galloway in particular show that government investment in the NHS is continuing to pay off – supporting hard-working NHS staff in delivering a first-class service for patients. Figures published today show that during the week ending […]