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Anti-poverty group could be set up by council
TACKLING poverty could become an even bigger priority for Dumfries and Galloway Council with the establishment of a group focused solely on the issue. Proposals will be put forward at today’s full council meeting for setting up an anti-poverty committee for councillors to try and best support depr...
Dumfries and Galloway councillors argue education chiefs haven't done their homework on new school timetable plans
Numerous councillors claim they have been contacted by parents who are unhappy about the lack of discussions around the proposed changes
Lockerbie rail passengers face further disruption due to strike action
Members of train drivers union Aslef are set to stage further walkouts in April
Loreburn Community Council providing funding support for projects
Buddies, Include Us and Guid Nychburris are among the organisations to have received grants
Call for full disabled access at Dumfries and Galloway train stations
South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has called for the end of "discrimination" against disabled people at Kirkconnel Station
Lanarkshire Ice Rink keep their cool to claim curling crown for first time in over 40 years
The team of Libby Neilson, Nancy Rutherford, Maggie Ferguson, Mairi Allan and Mari Scott are celebrating
The Usual Place in Dumfries to create employer-ability mentor roll thanks to National Lottery cash
The work will support businesses to welcome disabled young people with learning disabilities and additional support needs into the workplace
Christians from across Dumfries getting together to mark Holy Week
The Dumfries Christian Network are holding a Walk of Witness on Good Friday with an open invitation to all
Dumfries and Galloway pubs closing early in a bid to save money
Some premises are staying closed on quieter days of the week when they struggle to get any punters through the doors
Lockerbie Academy's Syracuse scholars chosen for 2024
School captain Annan Newbould and former pupil Cameron Colville have been selected
Region enjoys royal visit
HER Royal Highness The Princess Royal spent a busy day in Dumfries and Galloway yesterday. She carried out three official visits, starting at plastic roads firm Macrebur in Lockerbie, where she toured the factory and unveiled a plaque marking its fifth year. Then it was on to the Dryfesdale Cemetery...
Scots school installs £1000 'screaming' chemical detectors to stop teens vaping in toilets
The Royal High School in the capital has invested around £1000 on the devices, which are wired into the three main toilets.
MSP claims Dumfries and Galloway dental patients carrying out "DIY treatment"
A string of practices have either closed or de-registered NHS patients in recent years, with no practices taking on new NHS patients
Dumfries and Galloway forces charity quids in thanks to blooming good fundraiser
Robin Hood has been selling plants at the Midsteeple in Dumfries to raise funds for South West Scotland RNR
Queen of the South boss demands more wins after victory at Alloa Athletic
The away day triumph was the Doonhamers' first win in eight games
Dumfries hotel staff member tastes success at Scottish Excellence Awards
Hassan Mohamed Mbirikany was delighted to win the accolade for Employee of the Year
Princess Royal makes visit to Dumfriesshire
Princess Anne was shown around plastic road company MacRebur and visited the Lockerbie Air Disaster memorial garden at Dryfesdale Cemetery
Dumfries and Galloway Council could set up group focused on tackling poverty
Proposals are set to be put forward to set up an anti-poverty committee in a bid to support deprived communities
Dumfries Veterans Garden members chosen as finalists for top award
Buddies Mark Harper and Maurice Kennedy – known as “Wee Mo” – have been shortlisted for Volunteer of The Year at the Scottish Veterans Awards