The Latest Breaking News from Dumfries

Fresh plea for Dumfries and Galloway residents to use water efficiently

The hot, dry weather has seen demand for water increase by 20 per cent, with reservoirs now well below average levels

Daily Record · Jun 16, 2023

Nine vehicles sent to fight forest fire in Dumfries and Galloway

Firefighters are battling to put out a forest fire in Dumfries and Galloway.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2023

Newcastle motorcyclist, 41, riding with group dies during crash in Dumfries and Galloway Scotland

Paul Armstrong was involved in a collision on Sunday afternoon and was sadly pounced dead at the scene

Chronicle Live · Jun 15, 2023

Royal Regiment of Scotland exercise freedom to march through Dumfries

The only Scottish line infantry of the British Army were granted the Freedom of Dumfries and Galloway in 2008

Daily Record · Jun 14, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway councillors to scrutinise Police Scotland's local policing plan

The report follows revelations that some community-based officers could be temporarily redeployed to ensure an effective police response to incidents and emergencies

Daily Record · Jun 13, 2023

Plans for accessibility improvements at Dumfries Train Station set to be revealed

Network Rail has worked with architects and a number of stakeholders to produce the design which introduces a new footbridge and lifts to provide step-free access across both platforms

Daily Record · Jun 13, 2023

Performer dies 'suddenly' at Scottish music festival

A PERFORMER died at a Dumfries and Galloway music festival on Sunday.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2023

More than a dozen objections lodged to new £48 million Dumfries High School

One resident said they will become “prisoners” in their own home because of the relocation of a 3G sports pitch nearer their property

Daily Record · Jun 12, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway councillors push back on £45 million Ladyfield "care campus" plans

Members of the economy and resources committee voted to take “no further, proactive work” over the masterplan at this time

Daily Record · Jun 12, 2023

Blackface sheep triumph at 130th Carsphairn Show

A three-crop ewe from JW Kay won the interbreed championship at the first Dumfries and Galloway show of the year

Daily Record · Jun 9, 2023