The Latest Breaking News from Dumfries

Former Dumfries woman realises lifetime dream by getting novel into print

Linda Wheatley is looking forward to launching her book at Waterstone's - and is already working on her second

Daily Record · Jun 30, 2023

Staff nurse marks Armed Forces Reserves Day by wearing uniform to work at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary

Kerstin Dodd has been a reservist in Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps for three years

Daily Record · Jun 29, 2023

Permanent orienteering courses installed at Dumfries park

Youngsters from a number of schools were recently given the chance to test the new trails

Daily Record · Jun 29, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway forest visitors urged to pay attention to warning signs

Forestry and Land Scotland fears people could be crushed by trees or hurt by machinery if they don't pay attention to notices

Daily Record · Jun 27, 2023

More than 650 violent incidents recorded across Dumfries and Galloway's primary schools

These events in the classroom and playground are six times higher in the region’s primary schools compared to secondaries

Daily Record · Jun 27, 2023

Dumfries train station accessibility improvements unveiled to public

A new footbridge and lifts are set to be built to create step-free access across both platforms

Daily Record · Jun 26, 2023

Former Dumfries school campus site could be sold for affordable housing

The site where Maxwelltown High School and adjoining St Ninian’s Primary once stood in Lochside is being eyed up for a sale to Wheatley Homes

Daily Record · Jun 26, 2023

Dumfries man set to sell off his final Dalek

Gordon Hepburn has been making life size versions of the enemy of Dr Who for more than 20 years

Daily Record · Jun 23, 2023

Dumfries rapist ripped off young victim’s smartwatch as she tried to call police

Jarrid Duff pounced on the 14 year-old girl at a house in Dumfries on January 13 this year

Daily Record · Jun 23, 2023

Grants on offer to help plant trees across Dumfries and Galloway

The South of Scotland Tree Planting project has just announced a new round of funding, with £120,000 available over the next 12 months

Daily Record · Jun 22, 2023