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The Latest Breaking News from Dumfries

Fire engulfs former Scots convent as crews battle early morning blaze

Emergency services remain at the scene of the fire in Dumfries this morning.

Daily Record

Dumfries landmark engulfed in flames as dozens of firefighters tackle blaze

A major blaze has taken hold at a 138-year-old Dumfries landmark in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

The National (Scotland)

Slight increase in number of days lost to bed blocking in Dumfries and Galloway's hospital

New figures show 2,500 days were lost to delayed discharge in June, compared to 2,443 in May

Daily Record

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Fears changes to state pensions pay-outs could be "discriminating" against Dumfries and Galloway's old people

The imminent end of Post Office Card Accounts (POca) will force people to make alternative arrangements if they are to continue receiving their payments

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Dumfries could provide the answer to beleaguered high streets across the UK

The regeneration of the town's Midsteeple Quarter has captured the attention of a parliamentary group on the future of retail

Daily Record

Dumfries Show returns for the first time in three years

Thousands of people and livestock will flock to the Park Farm showfield

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Former nurse turned politician calls for more efforts to prevent needless drug deaths in Dumfries and Galloway

South of Scotland MSP Emma Harper, who worked as a nurse for 30 years, is investigating other ways to tackle the major issue

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House buying becomes even more expensive in Dumfries and Galloway

New figures shows that the average household has to spend 5.5 times their income for a new home

Daily Record

Dumfriesshire MP wanted ex-soldier to be next Prime Minister

David Mundell was disappointed that Defence Secretary Ben Wallace didn't run for the top job

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Dumfries MP will not be drawn on who he wants to lead the country

Alister Jack was appointed as Scottish Secretary by Boris Johnson, and said his potential replacements have 'excellent credentials'

Daily Record

Moffat Mountain Rescue Team gets helping hand from Dumfries Community Champion

Businessman Ewan Fraser has handed over £500 raised from donations and carrier bag sales at his Toll Bar shop

Daily Record

UCI Cycling World Championship offer chance to reinvent the wheel - Trudy Lindblade

A LOT has changed in the 182 years since Kirkpatrick Macmillan, the son of a blacksmith, put his mettle into pedals in the Dumfriesshire village of…

The National (Scotland)

Dumfries and Galloway residents given the chance to have their say on potholes

A survey on issues such as the condition of local transport routes and footpaths has just been made available

Daily Record

Dumfriesshire artist wins prestigious award for handwoven tapestry

Gyllian Thomson, from Thornhill, is “over the moon” with the accolade from the Scottish Art Club for her entry Linear Corridor

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Dumfries man returns home from lifesaving work in Ukraine

Kieran McCulloch works for the Halo Trust, whose experts clear minefields and explosive ordnance in areas of conflict

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Special service in Dumfries Crichton Estate for bereaved parents

Baby loss charity SiMBA’s butterfly remembrance ceremony took place at the Tree of Tranquillity

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The Arts Society Dumfries and Galloway enjoy vintage afternoon tea at Mabie House

Members were able to admire some stunning hand embroidered jackets and hear from Sara Jane Dennis

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Dumfries pensioner aiming for Commonwealth Games bowling gold medal

Rosemary Lenton and bowling partner Pauline Wilson have reached the final of the Para Women’s Pairs B6-B8

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Dumfries telecom workers take strike action in fight for better pay

Members of the Communication Workers Union, which represents BT Group employees, staged a protest outside the former telephone exchange in Loreburn Street

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Dumfries and Galloway forces charity boss set to pull squaddie carving round Loch Ken

Southwest RNR chief executive Robin Hood will follow the 26-mile route of the old Crossmichael Marathon

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Dumfries and Galloway train passengers suffer further disruption due to latest RMT strike action

Union members walked out on Wednesday in the latest stage of their dispute over pay and conditions

Daily Record

Disabled Dumfries woman hits out at lack of accessible taxis

Mary Bell has tried multiple companies in Dumfries but found only one wheelchair-friendly private hire

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway drugs deaths rise by nearly 60 per cent in just 12 months

35 people died as a result of drugs misuse in 2021, compared to just 22 in 2020

Daily Record

Opening hours at Royal Mail parcel collection office in Dumfries to be slashed

The site in Great King Street will see its hours reduced from 51 to 30 as of August 8

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival announces exciting line up for autumn/winter programme

There will be incredible productions and outdoor performances in communities across the region including theatre, music, dance, comedy and spoken word

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