The Latest Breaking News from Dumfries

Dumfries and Galloway communities preparing for Remembrance Sunday

Buildings around Dumfries and Galloway are turning red in support of the Scottish Poppy Appeal, with handmade poppies now on display in Morrisons in Dumfries

Daily Record · Nov 7, 2022

Sam Heughan reunites with Outlander co-stars Graham McTavish and Duncan Lacroix

The Dumfries born actor, who is best known for his role as Jamie Fraser in the historical fantasy series, posed alongside Graham, who is reprising his role as Dougal MacKenzie for the seventh season.

Daily Record · Nov 5, 2022

Tributes paid to Scots teenage footballer who passed away aged 16

Matthew Dunn, from Dumfries, has been described as a "smashing footballer" and a "lovely young man" by those who knew him.

Daily Record · Nov 4, 2022

Three NHS Dumfries and Galloway workers assaulted every week in 2021

Figures gathered by the Unison union show there were more than 18,000 attacks on NHS staff across Scotland last year, with 150 of them in Dumfries and Galloway

Daily Record · Nov 4, 2022

Jail for Dumfries man who killed woman concerned about how he was treating his partner

Ian Edwards reversed his car while the passenger door was still open and hit mum-of-four Nicola Kirk in Whitesands in 2021

Daily Record · Nov 4, 2022

Dumfries and Galloway's delayed hospital discharge figures branded "dire"

A total of 2,800 bed days were lost in the region’s hospitals due to bed blocking in September

Daily Record · Nov 4, 2022

Celebration of achievements of Dumfries and Galloway Young people with additional support needs

Nearly 100 people attended a special SVQ graduation ceremony at The Usual Place

Daily Record · Nov 3, 2022

Surveillance network aims to stop Dumfries and Galloway being hit by avian flu again

NatureScot has taken the step amid fears over the spread of avian flu over the coming months

Daily Record · Nov 3, 2022

Dumfries and Galloway rail strike went ahead despite last minute pay offer

Members of the RMT at ScotRail staged a 24-hour walkout after claiming the latest offer is "nowhere near acceptable"

Daily Record · Nov 3, 2022

Public Health Minister wants Dumfries and Galloway mums to feel “they are having good care as close to home as possible”

Maree Todd visited Stranraer to meet with Galloway Community Hospital Action Group, which is pushing for maternity services to be restored

Daily Record · Nov 3, 2022