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Community Focus

Council welcomes funding announcement for Stranraer

Dumfries and Galloway Council welcomes the announcement in today’s Scottish Government Budget (4th December) of capital funding for regeneration projects in Stranraer. This investment comes...

Emma’s Campaign Provides Defibrillators to 23 Schools in Dumfries & Surrounding Areas

Emma Currie has led an incredible campaign that raised over £33,000 to equip 23 primary schools in Dumfries and the surrounding areas with defibrillators....
Newton Stewart Community Fire Station

Festive Cheer At Newton Stewart Community Fire Station

The Crew at Newton Stewart Community Fire Station are thrilled to announce their Santas drive-thru grotto will be on again this year on Sunday...
Over 1300 people have their say on Lochside regeneration proposals

Over 1300 People Have Their Say On Lochside Regeneration Proposals

One of the largest regeneration proposals for Dumfries and Galloway has heard from more than 1300 people living and working in the area.   Wheatley Homes...
2024 British Deaf Association Medal of Honour

2024 British Deaf Association Medal of Honour For John

Kirkcudbright man John Denerley has been honoured with the 2024 British Deaf Association Medal of Honour. The announcement was made during the BDA's 134th...
Galloway Action Team Receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Galloway Action Team Receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Service

The Galloway Action Team (GAT) has just been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a local voluntary group...

The Power Of Lived Experience: A Catalyst For Change

Around 200 unpaid carers and support organisations gathered at Easterbrook Hall on 10th October for Dumfries and Galloway’s second unpaid carers conference. The event,...

Calling All Childminders, Home Educators & Toddler Groups In D&g!

Have you heard about the amazing Stay and Play sessions being offered by Dumfries and Galloway Outdoor and Woodland Learning group (DGOWL)?  Stay and Play...

Gretna Green Welcomes Paddy McGuinness During 300-Mile Charity Ride for Children in Need

Gretna Green, the family-owned wedding, hospitality, retail, and experience destination, was honoured to welcome Paddy McGuinness to the historic Old Toll Bar, known as...

Inna Returns Annan’s Kindness

A refugee from war-torn Ukraine has returned the kindness shown to her by the people of Annan.   Inna Dorofeieva fled Kiev in 2022 with her...