Community Focus

MSP HOLDS TALKS WITH SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT MINISTERS OVER USUAL PLACE FUNDING

MSP Holds Talks With Scottish Government Ministers Over Usual Place Funding

South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has met with Shirley-Anne Sommerville, the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and Ivan McKee, Minister for Public...

Liam Recognised For Supporting Local Armed Forces Community

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has recognised several of its Scottish volunteers for their dedication to helping the Armed Forces community at its latest...

Need Support To Apply For Benefits? Visit Voiceability’s Pop Up Shop Which Returns To...

A pop-up shop will return to Dumfries town centre this week in a new community space where visitors can find out about the free...

Local Volunteers Are The ‘Beating Heart Of Fair Trade In Dumfries & Galloway

South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth, who is chairman of the Dumfries and Galloway Regional Fairtrade Steering Group, as well as convener of the Scottish...
Nominate Your Local Hero for the BBC Radio Scotland Make a Difference Awards 2025

Nominate Your Local Hero for the BBC Radio Scotland Make a Difference Awards 2025

BBC Radio Scotland wants to celebrate and say thank you to people and animals living across Dumfries and Galloway and the rest of Scotland...

Kirkconnel Activity & Resource Centre Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Kirkconnel Activity and Resource Centre (ARC) proudly marked its 50th anniversary on Friday 28 February with a special celebration honouring its long-standing commitment to...
DUMFRIES TEACHER TO RUN 10 MARATHONS IN 10 DAYS FOR CASH FOR KIDS

Dumfries Teacher To Run 10 Marathons In 10 Days For Cash For Kids

Adam MacKeller is a Design and Technology teacher at St Joseph’s College in Dumfries who is a member Dumfries Running Club. For 10 days...
Local Advice Service launches Cost of Living report findings

Local Advice Service launches Cost of Living Report Findings

On Thursday 20 February, 2025 Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service launched their eagerly awaited cost of living report. This report followed up on...
A 10 Year Vision for Old Luce

A 10 Year Vision for Old Luce

The Old Luce Development Trust received a lovely Christmas present with the awarding of £5,000 towards our Community Action Plan and Local Place Plan...
The Dumfries and Galloway Public Protection Partnership Holds Public Protection week

The Dumfries and Galloway Public Protection Partnership Holds Public Protection week

The Dumfries and Galloway Public Protection Partnership is proud to announce the return of its annual Public Protection Week, running from 24 to 28...