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Dumfries set for roadworks misery

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT

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

Mining firm's bid brings jobs hope

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:49:00 GMT

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

Dumfries man aiming to smash a world record

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:50:00 GMT

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

Businessman loses legal rights

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A retired Lochmaben businessman has been banned from the courts.

Wheelie bin to stay in Zero Waste plans

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT

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

Charity saved man from suicide

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:20:00 GMT

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

Stinking swamp

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:21:00 GMT

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

Court closures approved

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Annan and Kirkcudbright will lose their courts later this year.

Pair attempt gruelling rowing trip

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:28:00 GMT

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

Youth Beatz gets the X-Factor

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:31:00 GMT

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

Soldiers return home

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT

The Royal Scots Borderers will march through Dumfries on Monday.

Region sweeps up at Thistle Awards

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT

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

New book launched to raise funds for Moat Brae

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT

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

Scouts need £4,500 to save their clubhouse

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT

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

Data protection improvement

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT

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

Michael Pattie wins Scotland's Charity Champion Award

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT

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

Lochar Moss Torc returns after 150 years

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT

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

Twlight jewellery raises funds for Sam Leask Memorial Playground Fund

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT

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

Diamond celebration

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:17:00 GMT

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

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

Dumfries and Galloway Standard — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT

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