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Dumfries College Trio Get Jobs

Dumfries College Trio Get Jobs At National Health Club Chain

A trio of Dumfries and Galloway College graduates have secured positions with a renowned national health club operator.   Callum Grierson, Rachel Laverie, and Alexandra Bryson...
£700 HEROIN SEIZED

Man Arrested & £700 Of Heroin Seized By Dumfries & Galloway Police

Dumfries and Galloway Police Community Investigation Unit recovered over £700 worth of heroin and arrested a 42 year old man during a house search...
REPEAT DRINK DRIVER GETS 5 YEAR BAN

Repeat Drink Driver Gets 5 Year Ban & Car Confiscated

A drink driver who was caught over the limit for the FOURTH time yesterday appeared at Dumfries Sheriff court this morning Thursday, September 5th...

DG Council Propose Projects For Town Centre Living Funding in Dumfries, Lockerbie, Annan &...

At the inaugural meeting of the Council’s Economy and Resources (E&R) Committee (12 Sept) Members will be asked to agree to a number of...
SFRS to mark National Emergency Services Day 2019

SFRS to mark National Emergency Services Day 2019

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service will join colleagues from across the UK in celebrating National Emergency Services Day this weekend. The festival will include...
Mental Health Initiative Gets Students Talking

Mental Health Initiative Gets Students Talking

Dumfries and Galloway College has held a pioneering mental health initiative on its campus.   Staff and students at the college organised Problem Solving Booths to...
Kirkcudbright’s Johnston School redevelopment gets underway

One Giant Step as Kirkcudbright’s Johnston School redevelopment gets underway

This week sees the formal appointment of the contractor undertaking the redevelopment of the Johnston School in Kirkcudbright, with the project now getting underway....
Dumfries Christmas Lights 2019

Dumfries Set For A Very Merry Christmas Lights Switch On

The Guild Dumfries C.I.C is over the moon to find out that Dumfries & Galloway Council have chosen them to be the lead partner...
£32.6m spend capital projects across region

D&G Council invests £32.6m on capital projects across region

Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Finance, Procurement and Transformation Committee will consider an update on its Capital Investment Strategy, which will see £32.6m worth...
Suicide Prevention Week

NHS Health Scotland Campaign supports Suicide Prevention Week in 2019

The theme for Suicide Prevention Week 2019 is:  ‘Working Together to Prevent Suicide’ and acknowledges the importance that a public health approach is needed...