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Last Updated: 22/11/2024 10:34:41
Tuesday, 03 December 2013 15:33
The final stages in the adoption of the region's new Local Development Plan (LDP) are underway. This includes the timetable for examination of the LDP, which sets out new planning policies and development opportunities for the whole region.
After...
Tuesday, 03 December 2013 14:30
Councillor Andy Ferguson, Chair of Social Work Services Committee, opened the new residential childcare centre, 38 Hardthorn Road, Dumfries, today, 3 December.
He said, “Our Residential Childcare Strategy was designed in 2008 to provide the...
Tuesday, 03 December 2013 10:43
Come to Stranraer this Saturday, 7 December for more Christmas events for adults and children alike.
Following on from last Saturday’s successful Christmas Lights Switch On, Castle Square, Stranraer will be the focus of the entertainment...
Tuesday, 03 December 2013 10:41
Dumfries and Galloway Council's Empty Homes Officer Fiona Todd picked up an award at the Scottish Empty Homes Conference on Tuesday 26th November. Fiona was named 'outstanding individual' because of her commitment to sharing best practice as well as her...
Monday, 02 December 2013 13:20
The Annandale and Eskdale Licensing Board has granted a general extension of licensed hours, the first Board in Dumfries and Galloway to use this power under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.
The general extension means that over the festive period...
Tuesday, 26 November 2013 16:35
The CX Project recently attended an International Nuclear Supply Chain event in Manchester, hosted by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
Over 1,300 delegates attended the event, many from overseas.
The CX Project, which is celebrating its...
Tuesday, 26 November 2013 14:42
Today (26 November 2013), the Council’s Education committee heard that the uptake of school meals has continued to increase in Dumfries and Galloway.
The uptake in primary schools has grown by 1.4%. The uptake in secondary schools has grown by...
Tuesday, 26 November 2013 13:43
A local actor is to begin the Countdown to Christmas in Stranraer.
This Saturday sees the launch of this 2013’s Christmas Events in Stranraer Town Centre. Actor Michael McClorey, who has stared in a range of soaps and theatrical productins,...
Monday, 25 November 2013 15:05
There was a lot of skill shown on Wednesday 6 November as over 200 pupils took part in the primary school Tag Rugby festival, which was held at London Road Playing field, Stranraer.
This event was open to all local primary schools. A total of 21...
Monday, 25 November 2013 14:19
POW!! ZAPP! OOF! A comic book and Manga forum is starting in Lockerbie library on Wednesday 4th December from 4.00pm to 6.00pm.
The forum will provide chance to talk with other fans, share knowledge, and find out more. A selection of comic books and...
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