17 h. ago Young people across Dumfries and Galloway enjoy packed summer activity programme

The youth work service arranged everything from magic masterclasses and self-defence workshops to sports sessions, movie nights and more.

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41 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway named best place in Scotland to enjoy autumn wildlife

Outdoor experts Millets reckon its the best place to see mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and insects.

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6 d. ago Stuart Broad puts England ODI defeat down to ‘jaded minds’ after packed summer

Two defeats in three days at the hands of South Africa saw England lose their one-day series with a game still to play.

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7 d. ago Renfrewshire Council to prepare action plan as it presses on in fight against poverty

Local authority intends to provide overview of Fairer Renfrewshire programme, setting out priorities and activities for next two years.

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1 week ago SUSIE DENT: Has summer's end left you feeling all 'finifugal'? Never fear, it'll soon be 'bummock' season!

Right now, we might be feeling a little finifugal about one thing in particular: the slipping away of the summer and the speedy march towards school drop-offs, packed lunches and heating bills.

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1 week ago Sky Sports warning as Virgin's £330 Premier League price cut expires in days

Virgin Media is knocking hundreds off its TV, Sky Sports and fibre broadband packages in a Summer of Sports sale, but it's coming to an end very soon.

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1 week ago Dumfries event will give people the chance to explore how land can be used to shape community's future

The Scottish Land Commission is holding a public event in the town as part of its ScotLand Futures initiative.

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2 w. ago £600 million injected to extend support for poorer children during school holidays

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is being extended for three more years

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2 w. ago People across Dumfries and Galloway asked to open garden gates for charity

Scotland's Gardens Scheme has launched its Open for Good campaign to encourage people to open their gardens to the public.

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3 w. ago People across Dumfries and Galloway urged to take part in environmental BioBlitz

Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership is asking people to identify as many species of animals and plants as possible.

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4 w. ago Easyjet, Ryanair and Jet2 passengers urged to 'pack a roll of cling film' in luggage

Passengers flying from UK airports this summer have been offered advice on how to pack jewellery - and it includes the best ways to pack everyday items

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