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Last Updated: 09/10/2024 09:31:03
Friday, 15 September 2023 17:32
There is a rich history and connection between New York and Dumfriesshire. Hugh Bryden of Roncadora Press and Maddy Rosenberg of CENTRAL BOOKING, have launched The Sandstone Steps Project, which will culminate in a series of events and collaborations...
Friday, 15 September 2023 15:42
On Thursday 14 September, youth and adult volunteers who dedicated their time to Youth Beatz 2023 came together for the annual Youth Beatz Volunteer Celebration. The event was held as a thank you for the efforts and dedication of all those...
Friday, 15 September 2023 15:23
We are delighted to announce that the DG Youth Awards are back for 2023. This year the annual awards evening will once again take place at Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries on Thursday 23 November and will focus on celebrating the amazing achievements of young...
Friday, 15 September 2023 11:21
The Education and Learning Committee of Dumfries & Galloway Council met on 14 September, and agreed a report on the Education Annual Report and Improvement Plan.
The report highlights many positives of how the service has performed over the reporting...
Wednesday, 13 September 2023 16:02
A four-day event is taking place this weekend in Dumfries to celebrate the connections between our region and Norway, established during World War Two. Organised by the ‘Scottish Norwegian Connection’ (SNC)there will be around 40 visitors...
Royal British Legion Scotland (Legion Scotland) War Memorial Competition 2023 Certificates Presented
Wednesday, 13 September 2023 12:52
War Memorials are an important part of the fabric of communities across Scotland – nearly every village, town, or city has a memorial. Our War Memorials remain a highly visible and poignant means of remembering the sacrifices made by so many in...
Tuesday, 12 September 2023 13:28
Dumfries and Galloway Council has today (Tuesday 12 September) updated its dedicated reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) webpage after developments at three schools.
At Laurieknowe Primary School in Dumfries, RAAC panels have been identified...
Friday, 08 September 2023 10:51
The Council’s Community Safety Team is visiting 20 communities across Dumfries and Galloway in the coming weeks to discuss local anti-social behaviour issues in the community.
Following similar events in other communities, the team has heard...
Thursday, 07 September 2023 15:46
A local voluntary group from Wigtownshire has received national recognition for their local work to support learning and skills development within their local community. ‘Learners Together’ have won the Group Award at the national Adult...
Wednesday, 06 September 2023 15:29
Dumfries and Galloway Council has updated its dedicated reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) webpage.
It had previously (Friday 1 September) announced that three of the region’s schools were affected by RAAC with the council awaiting...
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