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More than one in four Dumfries and Galloway children living in poverty

Shocking figures in a new report revealed that 6,751 kids in the region - 26 per cent - are deemed to be caught in the poverty trap

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Home fires fall across Dumfries and Galloway

There were five fewer home fires in 2022/23 than the previous year - although the number of injuries increased

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Dumfries and Galloway Council ups its game on British Sign Language provision

Council officers have made several positive changes since John Denerley highlighted flaws in the local authority’s BSL plan earlier this year

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Bid to transform Dumfries and Galloway landscape inspiring change across Scotland

The Threave Landscape Restoration Project is a 100-year plan from the National Trust of Scotland to transform a disused dairy farm

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Fears raised over future of community policing in Dumfries and Galloway

Police Scotland is looking at where it can best allocate resources – with area cop teams a possible target in the shake-up

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New secretary for Stewartry Young Farmers Club

Abby Forsyth grew up in Wigtownshire, moved to Castle Douglas and now lives in Dumfriesshire

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Hundreds of kids enjoy weekend of footballing fun in Dumfries

Heston Rovers hosted the football festival on their pitches at Maryfield on Westfield Road with 750 players playing across the two days

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Dumfries town centre residents claim home life disrupted by foul-mouthed pub customers

Locals objected to plans for a new beer garden at The Robert The Bruce, with the application approved by councillors

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Fears raised over future of Dumfries and Galloway community policing

Several councillors have been alerted to concerns from local residents that officers dedicated to particular areas are to be redeployed

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New app offers to support for Dumfries and Galloway families with children and young adults with complex needs

The app provides instant access to information on a range of aspects such as health conditions, nutrition, finance and carer support

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Dumfries to Kippford classic motorbike run raises more than £4,000 for charity

Dapper Donald Reid organised the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride as part of a drive to raise awareness of prostate cancer and men’s mental health

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Dumfries school rescues abandoned hamster from side of the road

Pupils at Langlands discovered the poor creature at the side of the road during a nature walk

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Number of Dumfries and Galloway crisis grants on the rise

Desperate parents and individuals turned to Dumfries and Galloway Council for a cash payment on 8,030 occasions in 2022/23 as they struggled to make ends meet

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Work begins to retrofit homes in Dumfries

The £1.5m upgrade of sandstone flats which were constructed in the 1930s should complete in September

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Number of NHS dental examinations in Dumfries and Galloway branded "shocking"

Although more than 12,000 were carried out in the first three months of the year, the number is still well below pre-pandemic levels

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Youngsters enjoy Dumfries and Galloway's biggest science, technology, engineering, mathematics and digital fair

Pupils took part in a number of interactive workshops featuring more than 40 businesses and organisations

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Dumfries and Galloway teaching union warns pupil anxiety and depression "greatly increased" since coronavirus pandemic

A new Educational Institute of Scotland survey has looked into trends in "dysregulated behaviour" in the classroom

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Castle Douglas technology charity eyes expansion after high demand for new service

The IT Centre recently opened a refurbishment suite to up-cycle used mobiles, laptops and tablets, with an incredible response from donors and recipients

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Drill Hall Initiative on verge of taking over Dumfries' Loreburn Hall

Council officers favour the community group's proposal over one from The Electric Theatre Workshop

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World Cup comes to Dumfries as more than 200 kids enjoy Heston Rovers' tournament

Switzerland were the winners of the morning session with Japan triumphing in the afternoon

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Dumfries hotel staff and guests surprised by visit of 70s chart-topper

Kiki Dee, best known for her "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" duet with Elton John, visited the Cairndale with guitarist and collaborator Carmelo Luggeri

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Founder of Dumfries pipe band to be honoured with special performance

Corberry Park Pipers will return to their routes to celebrate founder Jim McConnachie as he prepares to step down

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Youngsters asked to name buses for Dumfries to Edinburgh service

Houston's Coaches are asking kids to come up with names for their three new buses for the 101/102 service

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Dumfries residents hit out at "ridiculous" traffic restrictions ahead of major cycling event

Concerns have also been raised that the town will be gridlocked by the UCI Para-Cycling World Championships

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"Out of control" addict splashed out after stealing more than £75,000 from former Dumfriesshire couple

Rebecca Fidler effectively cleaned out the life savings of Bill and Annie Gass, who she was tasked with caring for

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