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Jobs at Risk as Veranova Proposes Closure of Annan Facility

Jobs at Risk as Veranova Proposes Closure of Annan Facility

Veranova’s subsidiary, Macfarlan Smith, announced a proposal to close its Annan, UK facility. Over the last several months, Veranova conducted a review of its manufacturing...
SIX MONTH EXTENSION FOR AVANTI WEST COAST CONTRACT

Six Month Extension For Avanti West Coast Contract

Agreement with the Department for Transport (DfT) to extend arrangements for the West Coast Partnership (WCP) rail contract. New rail contract will now run...
THE MASONIC ARMS TURN HISTORIC STABLES INTO CONTEMPORARY HOLIDAY ACCOMODATION

The Masonic Arms Turn Historic Stables Into Contemporary Holiday Accommodation

The team behind the very popular MASONIC ARMS Boutique Hotel, Restaurant and Pub in Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, are now offering a stunning...

Dumfries Academy Students Offer Sustainable Solutions With ‘Toteally Random’ Tote Bag Business

A group of ambitious students from Dumfries Academy have founded a young enterprise company called Toteally Random. Created as part of Scotland's young enterprise...
SCOTTISH THISTLE AWARDS RETURN FOR 2023

Scottish Thistle Awards Return For 2023

The very best of Scotland’s tourism and events industry will be celebrated once again as nominations for the Scottish Thistle Awards 2023 open. For more than...
Two Gretna Green hotels named as finalists in Scotland's Prestige Hotel Awards 2023

Two Gretna Green Hotels Named As Finalists In Scotland’s Prestige Hotel Awards 2023

Gretna Hall hotel shortlisted for the prestigious Prestige Hotel Awards in three categories. Smiths hotel shortlisted for the title of Best 4 Star...
TARGETED RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN TO BOOST SCOTLAND’S CHILDMINDING WORKFORCE IN DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COMMUNITIE

Targeted Recruitment Campaign To Boost Scotland’s Childminding Workforce In Dumfries & Galloway Communities

The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is embarking on the second phase of a major campaign to recruit newly registered childminders in targeted urban and...

Region’s Firefighters Call Off Strikes After Pay Deal Accepted

Firefighters and Control Room staff across the UK including those in Dumfries and Galloway have overwhelmingly accepted a new pay deal to end their...

Good For Business – Latest Awards Of The Biosphere Certification Mark Are Announced

Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere’s initiative to promote sustainable enterprise continues to grow its network across southwest Scotland, with five new awards of...

Scottish Parliament Approves 3% Rent Cap

Private rent increases will be capped at 3% and restrictions will remain on enforcement of evictions under measures approved today by MSPs. The changes to...