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The Latest Breaking News from Dumfries

Sam Heughan auditioned for James Bond role but bosses said he wasn't edgy enough

The Dumfries-born actor, who is best known for his role as Jamie Fraser in the historical fantasy series Outlander, was one of the front-runners to play the infamous 007.

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Former SAS soldier enthrals Dumfries with anecdotes of Iran Embassy raid

Rusty Firmin's sold out talk featured footage and photos from the 1980 assault in London

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Plans for new Dumfries and Galloway windfarm ditched

Vattenfall have abandoned their bid to develop Whiteneuk near Corsock as they are unable to get the land needed for “an ambitious habitat management scheme”

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Dumfries and Galloway set for visitor boom thanks to Coast to Coast route

The 250-mile route will run from Stranraer to Eyemouth and could generate millions of pounds for the local economy

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Annan rock climbing site set to close after being given notice to leave premises

Bouldover Climbing Centre are looking to move the business to Dumfries after being given notice to leave by January 15

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Lewis Capaldi looks unrecognisable in throwback clip as he reminisces about early career

On his Instagram, the 26-year-old shared two videos, one of a recent performance to a huge crowd and another of his younger self performing on a stage at 'The Venue' in Dumfries.

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Work begins to create Dumfries and Galloway community coronavirus memorial

Artists ts Beall and Katie Anderson have been commissioned to lead the project to honour those who lost their lives to Covid-19

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Unions warn threat of Dumfries and Galloway bin strike could return

Officials say their mandate for strike action remains live amid of potential issues in their pay dispute with the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities

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New Dumfries and Galloway Council chief executive says aspirations and views of young people will be heard loud and clear

Dawn Roberts says she has been hugely impressed by the work carried out by the region's youth council

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Dumfries and Galloway rail passengers set to be hit by more strike action

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union are planning a serious of walkouts due to disputes over pay

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Multinational fertiliser firm extracting peat in planning breach, documents allege

A MULTINATIONAL which extracts peat from a site in Dumfries and Galloway has been doing so “in breach of...planning permission,” local authority…

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Edinburgh bus campaigners’ last chance to save lifeline route

It's the 'last chance' to help save a crucial bus route from Edinburgh to Dumfries. Campaigners are still fighting to keep their bus service beyond Spring 2023.

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The most in-demand Scottish areas to buy a house right now

Rural areas, such as Dumfries and Perth, came out on top on the list.

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Dumfries and Galloway animal sanctuary in race against time to protect rescued cockerels

The Maggie Fleming Animal Hospice is desperate for help building an enclosure ahead of a potential avian flu lockdown

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Naughty emus "grounded" after going on the run in Dumfries and Galloway

George and Mildred wandered off from their home the 3Rs Horse Rescue Centre and The Mane

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BBC's Antiques Road Trip experts visit Dumfries and Galloway

Natasha Raskin Sharp visited Cobwebs of Lockerbie with Philip Serrelland paying a trip to Anchor Antiques at Kingholm Quay

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Dumfries curler helps Scotland qualify for World Mixed Curling Championships knock-out stages

Scott Hyslop and his team-mates made it through after winning their first four matches of the tournament

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Dumfries and Galloway posties, BT workers and emergency call handlers walk out in pay battle

Staff, represented by the Communications Workers Union (CWU), downed tools for 24 hours in protest over the deals they have been given this year

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Residents of Dumfries community call for action to tackle growing antisocial behaviour in their area

Summerpark residents are concerned about increasing levels of verbal abuse, threats of violence, vandalism and fighting

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Headstone 'socketing' set to resume at graveyard in Dumfries and Galloway

More memorials will be dismantled, but Dumfries and Galloway Council insist that proper procedures are being followed this time

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NHS Dumfries and Galloway accused of facing cancer diagnosis "ticking timebomb"

New figures reveal one patient waited 262 days to begin treatment

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More than 1,200 children waiting for beginner swimming lessons in Dumfries and Annan

Nearly 1,000 youngsters a week are taught at the pools but the council has admitted it will take time to reduce the backlog

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Dumfries and Galloway solar panel firms see surge in inquiries due to cost of living crisis

The panels are seen as an attractive proposition in the fight to keep energy bills down

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Health Secretary to look into reopening two Dumfries and Galloway cottage hospitals

Facilities in Kirkcudbright and Newton Stewart have been closed since 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic

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Scottish Parliament debate to look at "negative impact" of derelict sites on Dumfries and Galloway's communities

South Scotland SNP MSP Emma is determined to turn the sites into "useful community assets"

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