The Latest Breaking News from Dumfries

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) · Aug 9, 2022

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 · Aug 9, 2022

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

Daily Record · Aug 9, 2022

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 · Aug 5, 2022

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

Daily Record · Aug 5, 2022

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 · Aug 4, 2022

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) · Aug 4, 2022

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 · Aug 3, 2022

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

Daily Record · Aug 3, 2022

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

Daily Record · Aug 3, 2022