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Alan And Family To Walk Southern Upland Way In Memory of Anneka

Alan & Family To Walk Southern Upland Way In Memory of Anneka

Alan Johnston from Newton Stewart's late wife Anneka was just 33 when she was diagnosed with a glioblastoma brain tumour and sadly she passed...
Community Garden Gets an Absolutely Fabulous Surprise Visitor

Community Garden Gets an Absolutely Fabulous Surprise Visitor

Keir Penpont and Tynron Community Trust created a garden group back in August 2021. They then accessed the use of an old disused tennis...
Trix is still looking for love after a year in kennels

Trix Is Still Looking For Love After A Year In Kennels

This handsome boy is called Trix, he came to Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre a year ago next Tuesday back in May 2021,...
Rhins Community Nursing team nominated as ‘lockdown heroes’

Rhins Community Nursing Team Nominated As ‘Lockdown Heroes’

A NURSING team in the region have been recognised as ‘lockdown heroes’ in a top awards event set to take place this summer. The Rhins...

Volunteers Clean Up At Historic Rosefield Mills – Dumfries

It’s great to see what can happen when people get together! Thanks to the Eco Warriors and the Rotary Club of Dumfries Devorgilla for...
SCOTTISH WATER OPEN FREE WATER FILLING STATION

Scottish Water Open Free Water Filling Station In Dumfries

A network of high-tech public water refill points has been introduced across the country by Scottish water to encourage people to top up from...
Fleet Valley Care Home Resident, Brenda, Walking To Raise Money for Ukrainian Orphans

Fleet Valley Care Home Resident, Brenda, Walking To Raise Money for Ukrainian Orphans

Brenda Buckley is a resident at Fleet Valley Care Home, Gatehouse of Fleet. Whilst watching tv, Brenda was horrified to see the plight of...
Efforts stepped up to preserve unique  Ukrainian chapel Near Lockerbie

Efforts Stepped Up To Preserve Unique Ukrainian Chapel Near Lockerbie

CHILDREN and grandchildren of Ukrainian prisoners-of-war (POWs), who made Scotland their home, are working to preserve their heritage.   They are raising money to enhance the...
Volunteers wanted to help at Youth Beatz 2022

Volunteers Wanted To Help At Youth Beatz 2022

Youth Beatz Festival is back! This event for young people in Dumfries & Galloway will return to Park Farm Showfield in Dumfries on Saturday...
Dumfries & Galloway Citizens Advice Service (D&G CAS) staff Get Muddy

Dumfries & Galloway Citizens Advice Service (D&G CAS) Staff Get Muddy

Dumfries & Galloway Citizens Advice Service (D&G CAS) staff and volunteers are taking part in Tough Mudder Scotland in July to raise funds for...