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Dumfries & Galloway MP Russell Brown and Dumfriesshire MSP Elaine Murray have called on the UK and Scottish Governments to champion a Living Wage which will benefit many low-paid employees in the local area. On Monday November 3rd, the UK Living Wage increased by 20p to £7.85 an hour, 21% higher than the compulsory […]
Rock, theatre, folk, comedy and much more as Europe’s biggest winter fringe grows to give nine great days in Dumfries From The Undertones, Hue and Cry and Skerryvore to the monster devilry of Red Bastard – Big Burns Supper 2015 will be a riot of entertainment wrapped round the Bard’s birthday. Next year the festival […]
The Dumfries and Galloway Coaching Awards in partnership with sportscotland provide the opportunity to thank coaches for their dedication to their chosen sport and recognise their achievements. The aim of the awards is to celebrate and raise the profile of the fantastic work being done within Dumfries and Galloway and recognise the contribution and value […]
A team from St Joseph’s College in Dumfries has won the first Dumfries and Galloway da Vinci Decathlon. Teams from 9 Dumfries and Galloway secondary schools competed in the da Vinci Decathlon from 7 to 9 October 2014. St Joseph’s College will now go on to represent Dumfries and Galloway at an international da Vinci […]
Thursday’s budget delivered on the ask of the Scottish people for a fairer and more prosperous Scotland Finance Secretary John Swinney said today. Setting out the budget to parliament, John Swinney said the plans, which also respond to the improved economic picture, would make Scotland a more prosperous country, tackle inequalities and continue to protect […]
The everyday bravery and commitment of Police Officers from across Scotland was recognised last night at the Scottish Government’s Brave@Heart awards. Celebrating exceptional acts of bravery, the Brave@Heart awards give special recognition to staff from the “blue lights services” and members of the public who have saved lives often at risk to their own. Thirteen […]
Wed 8th October, Dumfriesshire MSP Elaine Murray supported a motion of no confidence in the Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill, tabled by the Scottish Labour Party. Since his appointment in 2007, Mr MacAskill has been scrutinised for a number of controversial issues. In the last few weeks, a number of locals raised their concerns […]
Dumfriesshire MSP Elaine Murray has today signed up to “Carer’s Labour Network” which was launched by the Scottish Labour Party alongside Carers Champion Claire Lally. The network aims to build on the commitment already shown by Labour towards carers whilst pledging to bring forward practical initiatives to issues they face, including providing Young Adult […]
South of Scotland MSP Joan McAlpine has welcomed a new deal for Scotland’s railways which will bring more tourists to Dumfries and Galloway. A new franchise agreement announced today by Scottish Transport Minister Keith Brown will see reduced fares and better working conditions for staff. Operator Abellio, which will take on the running of […]
The Dumfries and Galloway Coaching Awards in partnership with SportScotland provide the opportunity to thank coaches for their dedication to their chosen sport and recognise their achievements. The aim of the awards is to celebrate and raise the profile of the fantastic work being done within Dumfries and Galloway and recognise the contribution and value […]
