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Dumfries Retailers' Association chairman Rab Smith

Dumfries set for roadworks misery

Drivers and traders are bracing themselves for roadworks chaos in the centre of Dumfries for the third summer running.Read

Mining firm's bid brings jobs hope

A lease deal could pave the way for a jobs bonanza in Dumfriesshire.Read

Dumfries man aiming to smash a world record

A Dumfries man with a rare heart condition is aiming to smash a world record.Read

Businessman loses legal rights

A retired Lochmaben businessman has been banned from the courts.Read

Wheelie bin to stay in Zero Waste plans

A new bin collection system will be rolled out across the region from next year.Read

Keith Moore

Charity saved man from suicide

Forestry worker Keith Moore was saved from the brink of suicide by a Dumfries charity.Read

Stinking swamp

Concerns have been raised about the nasty smell from an area of “swamp” at Maryfield in Dumfries.Read

Court closures approved

Annan and Kirkcudbright will lose their courts later this year.Read

Pair attempt gruelling rowing trip

A Dumfries man is attempting to make history by rowing the length of the River Danube.Read

Youth Beatz gets the X-Factor

X-Factor finalist Amelia Lily has been announced as the second top act for this year’s Youth Beatz.Read

Soldiers return home

The Royal Scots Borderers will march through Dumfries on Monday.Read

Region sweeps up at Thistle Awards

Three local businesses and two events have scooped prizes at the VisitScotland Thistle Awards.Read

New book launched to raise funds for Moat Brae

A new book has been launched to help fund a centre for children’s literature in Dumfries.Read

Scouts need £4,500 to save their clubhouse

Scouts are calling on the community to help save their clubhouse.Read

Data protection improvement

The council is slowly restoring confidence in its data protection systems after a string of major blunders.Read

Michael Pattie wins Scotland's Charity Champion Award

A Dumfries dad’s drive to raise awareness of meningitis has seen him named as Scotland’s Charity Champion.Read

Lochar Moss Torc returns after 150 years

Iron Age relics found on Lochar Moss have come “home” after 150 years.Read

Twlight jewellery raises funds for Sam Leask Memorial Playground Fund

A Dumfries mum has created a new children’s jewellery range to raise cash for the Sam Leask Memorial Playground Fund.Read

Diamond celebration

Dumfries couple John and Margaret Little celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary surrounded by their family recently.Read

Family plan to walk to Southerness Lighthouse from Dumfries in memory of their dad

Four Dumfries siblings will set off on an 18-mile yomp on Armed Forces Day.Read

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