The Latest Breaking News from Dumfries

NHS is facing ‘extraordinary challenges’, health board chief tells MSPs

Jeff Ace said his board, NHS Dumfries and Galloway, technically could not afford one tenth of its staff.

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

Carbon Capture Scotland gets seven-figure backing for latest project

The Dumfries-based business has developed a method of capturing CO2 produced from processes such as whisky fermentation

Insider UK · Apr 28, 2023

Castle Douglas Jock Armstrong driver takes second place on Speyside Stages

Scott Peacock enjoyed success on the event as he won the Albyn Garage Challengers competition

Daily Record · Apr 28, 2023

Anticipation builds for UCI Cycling World Championships in Dumfries and Galloway

Endurance athlete Jenny Tough and YouTuber Katie Kookaburra have recreated the first ever bicycle ride undertaken by local blacksmith Kirkpatrick Macmillan

Daily Record · Apr 28, 2023

Food parcel distribution across Dumfries and Galloway reaches record levels

More than 5,000 parcels were given out through The Trussell Trust's network last year - nearly 1,500 were for children

Daily Record · Apr 28, 2023

Dumfries businessman claims mistake on diversion sign caused "utter chaos"

Mark Jardine believes the mistake sent hundreds of motorists on an endless loop around the town centre

Daily Record · Apr 28, 2023

Thornhill car wash raises £650 for The Fire Fighters Charity

The town’s fire station was the latest to hold the money-spinner which has attracted widespread support for fire crews across Dumfries and Galloway

Daily Record · Apr 27, 2023

Fall in number of Dumfries and Galloway litter louts being punished

Just 16 fines were dished out for littering across Dumfries and Galloway last year – compared to 19 in each of the previous two years

Daily Record · Apr 27, 2023

Annan community champion presented with British Empire Medal

Hardip Atwal is known throughout Dumfriesshire for his service to the community and his fundraising for many charities, as well as for his family's Atwal Stores

Daily Record · Apr 27, 2023

12-hour charity cyclathon in Dumfries raises more than £2,000

Participants combined to cover the 137 miles between Dumfries and Stranraer - and back - to raise funds for Prostate Buddies D&G and Prostate Scotland

Daily Record · Apr 27, 2023