The Latest Breaking News from Dumfries

Family of tot with serious heart defects organise Xmas toy drive for kids in hospital

Ajay McClone, from Dumfries, was diagnosed with a combination of four congenital heart defects and had to undergo open heart surgery shortly after his birth on May 5

Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022

Big freeze set to continue for Scots as longest ever Met Office warning extended

Scotland recorded the coldest night of the year on Friday in Dumfries and Galloway as the Met Office warned more is to come until Thursday.

Daily Record · Dec 11, 2022

Miracle chicken 'Mrs Senga Culfeathers' survives lorry crash that killed dozens of birds

The world’s luckiest bird, who was destined for the dinner table, is now being cared for at the Maggie Fleming Animal Hospital in Dumfries and Galloway after being rescued last month.

Daily Record · Dec 10, 2022

Frantic search launched for missing Dumfries man last seen on Wednesday

Trevor Murphy was last seen near to Bankhead Road, Dumfries at roughly 1pm on December 7.

Daily Record · Dec 8, 2022

Taxi fares are to increase in Dumfries and Galloway

The starting fare for passengers is roughly 20 per cent more following the first fees hike in 15 years

Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022

Two missing teenagers thought to be together as urgent appeal launched to trace them

Teigan Thomson and Kyle McVie, aged 14 and 15, are believed to be in the Anna or Gretna areas after going missing from Paisley and Dumfries in the last few days.

Glasgow Live · Dec 7, 2022

English investor backs Scottish reforestation project with £4.4 million loan

Funding should create new jobs planting trees in Dumfries and Galloway

Insider UK · Dec 6, 2022

The Christmas tree in remote Scottish wilderness that's decorated every year by 'mystery person'

A photo of the Christmas tree in Dumfries and Galloway has been called "absolutely stunning".

Daily Record · Dec 6, 2022

Dumfries is set for 'in person' return of The Big Burns Supper

THE Big Burns Supper, the largest community platform in the South of Scotland, is aiming to return with live events next year.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2022

Scotland warned over national Santa shortage this Christmas if new recruits don't come forward

Stuart Thompson, 66, from Dumfries and Galloway, wants to ensure children still have the opportunity to share their wish list and seasonal greetings with Santa despite the current scarcity at his Santa School.

Daily Record · Dec 3, 2022