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Donations urged to ‘help make history happen’ as South Scotland’s biggest community buyout battles odds in final fortnight

Donations Urged To ‘Help Make History Happen’ As South Scotland’s Biggest Community Buyout Battles...

People are being urged to keep donating to a public crowdfunder and major donors are being asked to step up as South Scotland’s biggest...

Local Action Group Created To Manage Government Funding Programme

A NEW Local Action Group (LAG) has been created to manage the delivery of a Scottish Government funding programme within Dumfries and Galloway. The Community...
DGRI renal unit welcomes £535 donation

DGRI Renal Unit Welcomes £535 Donation

THE RENAL unit at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary has welcomed a donation from the friends and colleagues of a former patient, Jim Cowan.   His...

New Smart Energy GB Adviser For Dumfries & Galloway Citizens Advice Service

Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service (D&G CAS) has appointed Mirin Benzie as the Smart Energy GB Adviser. Mirin joins the team who make...

MSP Praises Loreburn’s Intergenerational’ Housing Development Plan  

South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has praised a new groundbreaking “intergenerational” housing development in Stranraer, where Loreburn Housing Association are building dementia-friendly housing alongside an...

Spar Confirms Post Office Services Will Be Withdrawn From Thornhill, Georgetown, Gretna & Eastriggs...

South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth and Council Leader Elaine Murray have urged the Post Office to find an alternative home for four Post Office...

Tens Of Thousands Sign Up To Help During Coronavirus Outbreak

More than 21,000 people have signed up to volunteer during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic through the new ‘Scotland Cares’ campaign. The volunteers offered their support...

Celebrating the Men’s Sheds Movement in Dumfries and Galloway

A celebration of Men’s Sheds across Dumfries and Galloway is coming to Moffat next month.   Shedfest D&G will help promote the local sheds, what they...
EMMA HARPER VISITS SUPPORT IN MIND CASTLE DOUGLAS

Emma Harper Visits Support In Mind Castle Douglas

Emma Harper Visits Support In Mind Castle DouglasSouth Scotland MSP Emma Harper has praised the work of the mental health charity, Support in Mind,...
Launch of the ‘Galloway Glens: Future Ready’ Initiative

Launch of the ‘Galloway Glens: Future Ready’ Initiative

 ‘Galloway Glens: Future Ready’ is a project focussing on the 16-24 age group, encouraging them to connect with the amazing heritage of the Galloway...