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Dumfries and Galloway Standard
MSP calling for action on illegal bikers 'before someone is killed'
Off-road bikers are continuing to cause mayhem in communities across the region.
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December 09, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
MORE OF THE SAME AGAINST HOT PARS
Queens gaffer Murphy confident side can turn tables on old rivals
2 min |
December 09, 2025
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Town celebrates Colvin Fountain
Locals honour landmark's 150th anniversary
3 min |
December 09, 2025
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Hospital's Christmas switch on
Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary has been lit up for Christmas.
1 min |
December 09, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Gurgle translate
Most parents would love to know what their baby is trying to tell them. Author Tanith Carey explains to LISA SALMON how to understand little ones’ cries and gestures
4 min |
December 09, 2025
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Eco bothie business gets gong at awards
A luxury lodge and eco-friendly bothies businesses in Dumfries and Galloway have been crowned Scotland's best.
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December 09, 2025
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Community projects given green light by Land Fund
A trio of community projects across Dumfries and Galloway have been given an early Christmas present from the Scottish Land Fund.
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December 09, 2025
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Sprinkle of magic for Lockerbie kids
A festive family fun day in Lockerbe welcomed more than 60 local children.
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December 09, 2025
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Youth lead climate discussions
Young people from across Dumfries and Galloway took part in the region's first-ever Mock COP30 Dumfries, hosted by The Open University in Scotland at The Bridge.
1 min |
December 09, 2025
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Kids will be 'worse off' if cuts go ahead
Dumfries and Galloway Council's decision to include a reduction in its education budget by £21m in a long list of potential options for public consideration have been condemned by the Educational Institute of Scotland.
2 min |
December 09, 2025
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Street Pastors make it a safer Christmas
A major initiative is under way to keep Dumfries safe for residents, shoppers and party-goers this Christmas.
3 min |
December 09, 2025
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Dog's attack of the gum glums
WHAT WAS LUMP IN PET'S MOUTH?
2 min |
December 09, 2025
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Queens held to a point
Determined team can't eke out a late winner on belated Palmerston return
2 min |
December 09, 2025
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I love isolated places... I like being next to the sea...
Author Ann Cleeves talks TV adaptations and writing her last Vera book. By HANNAH STEPHENSON
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December 05, 2025
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Further calls for tourist tax to be scrapped
The Scottish Government has been forced into another U-turn as it has been obliged to amend its tourist tax bill, a year after it became law.
1 min |
December 05, 2025
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Retired youth champion in brief return for presentation
The Usual Place is now led by CEO, Craig McEwen, who said: “We are all very proud of Heather and are delighted she has received this prestigious honour from The King. We continue to ensure The Usual Place is here so young people can “have a life, not a service”
1 min |
December 05, 2025
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Soar in winter viruses having ‘major’ impact on medical services
Dumfries and Galloway is being battered by a super flu, with cases rising rapidly.
2 min |
December 05, 2025
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A day for nature and resilience on farmers
NFU hosts a successful knowledge exchange event
2 min |
December 05, 2025
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Super Saints clean up at annual accolades
Saints swept the board at the Stewartry Sports Awards ceremony on Friday night-winning the three accolades they were nominated for.
2 min |
December 05, 2025
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Check changes for festive bin collections
Council chiefs confirm this year’s arrangements
2 min |
December 05, 2025
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Lauren happy to swap Dior for Dumfries
Talented Lauren Wood has come to Dumfriesswapping earning £4,000 a day looking after luxury train passengers to work at Scotland's newly crowned top spa.
2 min |
December 05, 2025
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Caravan site plans could be halted
The long-awaited redevelopment of a run- down travellers’ site in Dumfries and Galloway could be put on hold.
1 min |
December 05, 2025
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Squirrel dies from deadly rare disease
SHARON LIPTROTT
1 min |
December 05, 2025
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Golf clubs unite for a charity challenge
Devorgilla and Dalbeattie organise second tournament
2 min |
December 05, 2025
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KIRSTY'S ON SONG WITH BIG DOUBLE
Dumfries football ace Howat makes dream Scotland bow
2 min |
December 05, 2025
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Usual Place co-founder Heather receives BEM
Co-founder of The Usual Place cafe in Dumfries - which continues to help young people with additional support needs - Heather Hall received her British Empire Medal in a ceremony on Thursday.
3 min |
December 05, 2025
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Top nature award for Biosphere Partnership
A major RSPB Scotland's Nature of Scotland Award has been won by the Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership.
1 min |
December 05, 2025
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Union chiefs urge MPs' support for changes to Inheritance Tax reforms
NFU Scotland (NFUS) is urging MPs to call for changes to the UK Government's proposed Inheritance Tax (IHT) reforms, warning that the current plans risk financial devastation for family farms across Scotland.
1 min |
December 05, 2025
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Rita marks her 105th birthday
Lochduhar Care Home resident Rita Lockwood has celebrated her 105th birthday with family and friends.
1 min |
December 05, 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Standard
Extra cash on its way for carers
Carer's Allowance Supplement will be paid to Dumfries and Galloway residents from this week.
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