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Dumfries & Galloway hospital fundraiser

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The monies will assist and support individuals with cystic fibrosis to live a more normal life.

Dumfries youngster's charity effort

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The number of children being educated at home in D&G has increased dramatically. Photo: Alice Ponce, Pixabay

Home schooling on the rise in Dumfries and Galloway

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The Old School, Thornhill, now belongs to the community.

Derelict Thornhill school now belongs to the community

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Co-op gives back to Galloway causes the sum of £19k

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Food bank use in Dumfries and Galloway still on the increase

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Ruby and Archie enjoy a visit to the laboratories

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Dumfries and Galloway tops the list of places to stay in UK

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Would you choose any of these names?

These are the 10 most popular baby girl names in 2019

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Which name would you choose?

These are the 10 most popular baby boy names in 2019

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Traffic and Travel More Traffic and Travel >>

New campaign reminds all road users to #LightUp

Traffic and Travel

Here are 10 of the strangest UK parking laws to be aware of to ensure you avoid being fined by authorities

10 of the strangest UK parking laws

Traffic and Travel

Police launch Bothywatch in Galloway Hills. July 2019

Bothy bash could have led to death

Health

Police Scotland and its partners across Dumfries and Galloway will be engaging with the area's young people to try to cut down on antisocial behaviour.

Police launch summer campaign

Education

Stranraer trains to Dumfries coming soon?

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Crime More Crime >>

These are the worst areas in the UK for drink and drug driving offences

Crime

Police investigated 60 cases of homicide in 2018-19.

Sixty one deaths recorded in homicide cases in the last year

Crime

Firefighters have faced verbal and physical attacks while trying to get on with their job of tackling fires and saving lives.

Rise in attacks on fire crews prompts promise of tough action

Crime

Leading children's charity NSPCC is calling for a radical reshaping of services, particularly early joined-up support services, after revealing thousands of children suffer sexual abuse every year in Scotland. (Photo: Tom Hull)

Sex crimes against children reach shocking all-time high

Crime

Politics More Politics >>

Rocketing costs of PFI projects leave councils facing financial timebomb

Politics

Figures published by Facebook show that �6.4 million was spent on political ads on Facebook or sister site Instagram.

Thousands spent on targeted Facebook adverts by Scottish politicians

Politics

The FA Cup Final with Gary Lineker

Gary’s fee more than all area’s 75+ licences

Lifestyle

Display in the WW1 room of the King's Own Scottish Borderers Museum at Berwick Barracks

Hands off accused veterans says Jack says Jack

News

Show me the money challenges Harper

Business

Weather More Weather >>

Storm Erik is far from idle

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A weather warning has been issued for much of the country including parts of Galloway (pictured). Photo: SWNS

Warnings issues as gale-force winds set to hit Galloway

Weather

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Dumfries & Galloway hospital fundraiser

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The monies will assist and support individuals with cystic fibrosis to live a more normal life.

Dumfries youngster's charity effort

People

The number of children being educated at home in D&G has increased dramatically. Photo: Alice Ponce, Pixabay

Home schooling on the rise in Dumfries and Galloway

People

The Old School, Thornhill, now belongs to the community.

Derelict Thornhill school now belongs to the community

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The Co-op say it's only right that those who shop local get to choose where the donations go

Co-op gives back to Galloway causes the sum of £19k

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