The Latest Breaking News from Dumfries

The Extreme E series will hold the Hydro X Prix at Glenmuckloch near Kirkconnel in May

Both bodies met on Monday to iron out mounting issues between the two charities and to seek a way forward

It is claimed the scheme has had a positive impact on cutting damaging long term drinking

The event sees chocolate treats donated to kids - and gives bike fans a chance to see some stunning machinery up close

The region’s NHS dental services have suffered a string of blows in recent months, with some practices closing and others de-registering NHS patients

An application has been made for “improvements” at the Greensands ahead of the proposed multi-million pound Whitesands flood defence scheme

Located in Dumfries and Galloway, the disused coal mine is to be transformed into a Pumped Storage Hydropower plant and wind farm – an ideal location for Extreme E to promote electric power and clean energy solutions.

Cyclists will take it in turn to use a static bike to cycle the equivalent 137 miles distance from Tesco Dumfries to the store’s Stranraer branch and back

Houston's Coaches will take over the running of the 101/102 service on Saturday

Dougie Campbell, a former volunteer case worker with the Scottish Refugee Council has tabled a motion for full council expressing his "disappointment" at the low number

Highlights include an immersive music, food and drink event in Castle Douglas and Pop-Up Opera in Sanquhar and Moniaive