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Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Zootropolis is family comedy for Christmas
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ new ZOOTROPOLIS 2 (PG) is proving popular this Christmas with screenings at both the Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre in Dumfries and the Annan Lonsdale.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Queens hang on to knock-out Pars
After storm Bram put paid to the original meeting, Queens played host to Dunfermline in the knockout stages of the Challenge Cup on Tuesday night.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
We should be thriving... and not just a backdrop for postcards
Developing the tourism industry in Galloway could worsen the area's rural depopulation problem, a councillor has warned.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Service of gratitude in memorial church
An inaugural Community Service of Gratitude and Remembrance is to be held in Lockerbie on Sunday marking the 37th anniversary of the act of terrorism which killed 270 people.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
What to do when 'Santa' is short of money
A financial expert and a parenting guru explain how parents can minimise kids' disappointment if they can’t spend much over the festive period. By LISA SALMON
3 min |
December 19, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Union vows to keep up the fight against 'punishing' tax plans
NFU Scotland has reaffirmed its unwavering opposition to the UK Government's damaging Inheritance Tax reforms and issued a renewed call for MPs to support urgent changes to the Finance Bill - especially the removal of a clause described as “cruel and unworkable”.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
'Money isn't the answer'
A money shortage is not the only problem facing the health and social care sector in Dumfries and Galloway- but much-needed investment would go a long way to improving the current crisis.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Local musicians shining a light on national bard
Preparations are under way for Burns Light which will run for five nights in January at the Dumfries resting place of Scotland's national bard, Robert Burns.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Comforting bereaved at Christmas
Dumfriesshire's Roucan Loch Crematorium is providing comfort to the bereaved for the festive season with some special touches and events for all.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Vaping concerns for youths
ASH Scotland is encouraging youth workers in Galloway to access its new resources on vaping illicit substances.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Help is at hand for support with heating bills
With many farming and crofting families worrying about the cost of heating their homes this winter, RSABI is reminding the agricultural community about its Help for Heating payments which provide a minimum of £400 to help heat your home.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Cost of living crisis blamed on rising obesity risk in kids
New figures show the number of overweight or obese primary one pupils in Dumfries and Galloway is on the rise.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Celebrate Christmas with Choral singers
Dumfries Choral Society are topping off a successful year with their annual carol concert at St John’s Church, Newall Terrace, Dumfries, at 7pm on Monday.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Major step forward in region's GP plan
A region-wide plan to strengthen and stabilise GP services across Dumfries and Galloway took a major step forward on Wednesday.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Playpark officially opens
An official opening day for the Gatehouse-of-Fleet community to come together and celebrate years of hard work in getting a new £250,000 inclusive playpark for toddlers to teenagers was driven indoors on Sunday.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Fire station will be transformed into a winter wonderland
Dumfries Fire Station is to be transformed into a winter wonderland for families to enjoy on Sunday with a free-entry Santa's grotto drive-thru from 3pm to 6pm.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Crichton Trust chief’s “deeply personal decision” to step down
Gwilym Gibbons will give up his role of eight year as chief executive of The Crichton Trust in May.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
ON THE 4TH PLACE OF CHRISTMAS
McMenamin urges Doonhamers to keep their spot in the play-off zone with victory over Montrose
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Council accused of breaking law
The council has been accused of breaking the law by pressing ahead with the Whitesands scheme.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
What happens to your pension when you change jobs?
Finding a new job can be exciting... but don't lose track of your old job's pension
4 min |
December 19, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
New model needed to tackle crisis
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE EMERGENCY DECLARED
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Church serving up joy to all for 22nd year
The River of Life Church in Dumfries will be once again hosting a Christmas Day meal for anyone who'd otherwise be alone at Christmasor facing difficulties.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Reduced windfarm proposal approved
Scottish Ministers have approved a 10-turbine Cloud Hill Wind Farm near Sanquhar and Kirkconnel instead of an initial proposal of 14.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Controversial project gets council approval
The floodgates were opened to controversy last week after the £68.6m Whitesands Project in Dumfries was approved.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Cop is sentenced for sexual offences
A Dumfries policeman who was found guilty of two sexual offences including making sexual remarks to a female officer on a work night out has been placed on the Sex Offenders'
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
I vowed that if I got the all-clear I'd help women with cancer
FORMER MADE IN CHELSEA STAR MILLIE MACKINTOSH EMBARKED ON A GRUELLING SAHARAN TREK TO HELP A BREAST CANCER CHARITY AFTER FINDING A LUMP IN HER OWN BREAST. LISA SALMON FINDS OUT MORE
4 min |
December 19, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
HGV speed limit change hailed as 'landmark' win
A plan to reduce the speed limit on single carriageway roads from 60 to 50mph has been dropped by the SNP Government following a public backlash.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Cash challenge remains but board finances are on track
A midyear financial report indicates that NHS Dumfries and Galloway is \"on track\" to remain within its maximum permitted overspend of £28 million for 2025/26.
2 min |
December 16, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
QUEENS FOCUSED ON VITAL PARS TIE
Boss Murphy hoping KDM Trophy test won't be delayed again
2 min |
December 16, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Lack of investment in A75 'has cost lives'
Finlay Carson has demanded immediate Scottish Government action to dual the A75, citing 19 fatalities in the last decade.
3 min |