The Latest Breaking News from Dumfries

Dumfries Food Train receives £5,000 boost to new centre fundraising appeal

The anonymous donation is a huge help to the bid to raise funds to kit out the lounge area

Daily Record · Apr 5, 2022

More than £1.5 million allocated to help people in Dumfries and Galloway affected by drug use

We Are With You, Aberlour and NHS Dumfries and Galloway will use the cash over the next five years

Daily Record · Apr 5, 2022

Dumfries fountain restoration stalls after councillors express artwork concerns

Councillors described plans for an artwork, which includes public seating, as "totally inappropriate"

Daily Record · Apr 4, 2022

NHS Dumfries and Galloway suspends eye treatment services

The orthoptics clinic at Mountainhall Treatment Centre has been paused "to obtain guidance and ensure support is in place"

Daily Record · Apr 1, 2022

Dumfries movie fans set to enjoy new temporary cinema

The Loreburn Hall will screen blockbusters including Sing 2, Encanto and The Nan Movie

Daily Record · Apr 1, 2022

74 candidates for 2022 Dumfries and Galloway Council elections

Voters will go to the polls in May to choose their 43 representatives for the next five years

Daily Record · Apr 1, 2022

£1.5 million targeted at tackling empty Dumfries town centre buildings

The cash is being used as part of the Dynamically Different Dumfries programme in a bid to tackle the high number of vacant units

Daily Record · Apr 1, 2022

Dumfries and Galloway Council grants Legion Scotland freeman status to mark 100th anniversary status

A public parade on Saturday was followed by the official ceremony at the Crichton Memorial Church

Daily Record · Apr 1, 2022

First ever Dumfries Comic Con proves a hit with all ages

Everyone from Batman to Bumblebee and Sits from Star Wars made an appearance

Daily Record · Apr 1, 2022

Dumfries to introduce carbon emissions tax on diesel and petrol powered vehicles

Drivers will need to pay £1 a day to enter a designated zone in central Dumfries unless they are travelling in an electric or hybrid vehicle

Daily Record · Apr 1, 2022