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Last Updated: 22/11/2024 10:34:41
Tuesday, 13 October 2020 15:59
Dumfries and Galloway Youth Council, alongside the Council’s Youth Work Service organised and carried out three Beach Cleans in September as part of their commitment to tacking action on environmental issues.
The beach cleans took place at...
Monday, 12 October 2020 15:34
Do you have any spare warm winter Jackets, Jumpers, Boots, Hats, Scarves or Gloves which you no longer need which could be used by others this winter? Dumfries and Galloway Council together with project partners in each of our areas are appealing for...
Thursday, 08 October 2020 09:20
Three major community projects in mid and upper Nithsdale have moved a step closer towards getting funding.
The projects – in Thornhill, Sanquhar and Kelloholm – were put forward by Dumfries and Galloway Council for funding from the Scottish...
Wednesday, 07 October 2020 12:41
An exciting new exhibition opens at Gracefield Arts Centre in Dumfries on 1 October.
Brick by Brick gathers the work of 18 artists, designers and photographers from around the world who use LEGO® bricks as their medium or inspiration. Using this...
Wednesday, 07 October 2020 12:35
Annan Museum has reopened and is welcoming visitors through the doors. It is now essential to pre-book before you visit. You can do this by going to the online booking page www.ticketsource.co.uk/annan-museum or by telephoning the Midsteeple Booking...
Wednesday, 07 October 2020 12:10
Next Monday is the start of the October school holidays (12 - 23 October). To support families during the October holidays Dumfries and Galloway Council will continue to make Direct Cash Payments of £40.00 per child to all of the families who are...
Thursday, 01 October 2020 15:53
Members of the Council’s Communities Committee today agreed to stakeholder engagement as part of the ongoing review of the roads service.
A review of the service was recommended by Councillors earlier this year. Part of this review involves a full...
Thursday, 01 October 2020 14:50
Dumfries and Galloway Council will invest more than £300,000 in a programme of festivals, events and cultural activities in 2021.
All will be carefully adapted to protect public health and support the social and economic recovery of the region.
It...
Thursday, 01 October 2020 14:09
Dumfries and Galloway Council is to fund a Tour of Britain town centre race in the Stewartry in May 2021.
The race will form one Round of the ever popular Tour Series competition, which is held across the UK in May and June of each year.
The Tour...
Monday, 28 September 2020 13:21
Economic recovery tops the agenda at Convention of the South of Scotland (COSS)
The second Convention of the South of Scotland will be held virtually today (Monday 28 September) and will be chaired by Deputy First Minister, John Swinney.
The Convention...
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