The Latest Breaking News from Dumfries

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

New figures reveal one patient waited 262 days to begin treatment

Daily Record · Oct 20, 2022

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

Daily Record · Oct 20, 2022

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

Daily Record · Oct 20, 2022

New chapter in Dumfries' Moat Brae story is children's author takes the lead

Mairi Kidd has been charged with driving Scotland’s National Centre for Children’s Literature through “recovery” from the Covid-19 pandemic

Daily Record · Oct 18, 2022

Dumfries PPE manufacturer makes 65 staff redundant after opting to shut production plant

Alpha Solway say the decision was made to “protect the company and its remaining team against continued deterioration”

Daily Record · Oct 18, 2022

Dumfries and Galloway Councillors back campaign against tax dodgers

The local authority has agreed to align with Councils For Fair Tax Declaration

Daily Record · Oct 17, 2022

Dumfries and Galloway Council making preparations for winter weather

A review of grit bin provision across the region will be carried out after councillors raised concerns about gritting on roads and pavements

Daily Record · Oct 17, 2022

Mission to introduce golf to Dumfriesshire schools receives a helping hand

Dumfries Devorgilla Rotary Club is backing professional James Erskine's efforts to encourage junior boys and girls to take up the sport

Daily Record · Oct 17, 2022

NHS staff in Dumfries and Galloway balloted on strike action over better pay

Scottish Ambulance staff, paramedics and call handlers are among the Unite members taking part in the vote

Daily Record · Oct 14, 2022

Dumfries and Galloway Council owed more than £1 million by mobile phone companies

Mobile phone operators have been renting 10 hill sites for their network radio towers – and have failed to cough up for their bills

Daily Record · Oct 14, 2022