The Latest Breaking News from Dumfries

Dumfries town centre fountain restoration work set to be granted planning consent

The £400,000 project also includes the installation of an artwork incorporating public seating

Daily Record · Mar 28, 2022

Suspected drug deaths in Dumfries and Galloway reach record levels

Forty-four people across the region are believed to have died as a result of substance abuse in 2021 – 15 more than the previous year

Daily Record · Mar 28, 2022

Dumfries radio station helping to create next generation of on-air talent

Five students from Dumfries school have graduated from the Alive Community Radio Academy

Daily Record · Mar 28, 2022

Community outreach programme hopes to tackle North West Dumfries antisocial behaviour

A spate of fires and vandalism across Lochside and Lincluden has led to several groups joining forces

Daily Record · Mar 25, 2022

Two Dumfries and Galloway towns set to lose their final bank

Bank of Scotland has announced plans to close its branches in Lockerbie and Kirkcudbright

Daily Record · Mar 25, 2022

Jail for rapist who filmed himself attacking woman in Dumfries house

Daniel Smith was convicted of rape following a trial at Glasgow High Court

Daily Record · Mar 25, 2022

Principals revealed for Guid Nychburris return to Dumfries in 2022

The town's biggest event is back after an absence due to the coronavirus pandemic

Daily Record · Mar 25, 2022

Dumfries town centre flashmob launches new campaign urging people to be more active

DG Doing More has been started in a bid to persuade people to do more exercise for their wellbeing

Daily Record · Mar 25, 2022

Dumfries and Galloway set to grant Honorary Freeman status to Legion Scotland

A special ceremony on Saturday will see the honour bestowed to the organisation, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2021

Daily Record · Mar 25, 2022

Dumfries and Galloway classes could return to home learning due to teacher absences

Staff shortages due to increasing coronavirus cases have hit a number of schools across the region

Daily Record · Mar 25, 2022