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£566,000 funding programme opens in Dumfries and Galloway

£566,000 Funding Programme Opens in Dumfries & Galloway

A Scottish Government funding programme is now open in Dumfries and Galloway to support community facilities and mitigate the impact of the cost-of-living crisis. The...
Community has their say on the future of Stranraer

Community Has Their Say On The future of Stranraer

D&G Council agreed in 2021 that five places across Dumfries and Galloway should be included in the Borderlands Place Programme as part of the...
Use ‘Second Hand September’ to help families across Dumfries and Galloway

Use ‘Second Hand September’ To Help Families Across Dumfries & Galloway

The region’s largest social landlord is asking people across Dumfries and Galloway to donate furniture to help local families “turn their house into a...
Jade and Jon Go Walkies For Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre

Jade and Jon Go Walkies For Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre

Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre are half way through their 20th year. During that time they have rehomed well over 5000 dogs and...

Dumfries Locals Nominated for Scots Language Awards

An inspirational local businesswoman and an iconic Dumfries venue are among those  nominated for the Scots Language Awards 2023 in recognition of their incredible...
Sanquhar Riding School For Disadvantaged and Disabled Celebrates Successful Crowdfunding Campaign

Sanquhar Riding School For Disadvantaged & Disabled Celebrates Successful Crowdfunding Campaign

Horse lovers of Sanquhar and Upper Nithsdale are buzzing with excitement as Happy Hooves Sanquhar C.I.C, a much-loved riding school and equestrian centre, announces...

Cunninghame Housing Association Backs Eastriggs Community Group’s Defibrillator Drive

Alan Somerville, Senior Development Officer of Cunninghame Housing Association recently presented a cheque for £1,000 to members of the Eastriggs Community Group. Eastriggs Community Group...

Aldi Donates Over 8,000 Meals To Dumfries & Galloway Charities Over Summer

Aldi stores in Dumfries & Galloway donated 8,167 meals to families in need during the recent summer school holidays.  All of its stores in Dumfries...

Cousins Set To Donate Hair To Little Princess Trust

Eden Patterson, age 8, from Lochmaben, and her big cousin Hope Cloy from Dumfries are planning a huge haircut and fundraiser in aid of...
DGRI’s palliative care unit accepts £500 donation

DGRI’s Palliative Care Unit Accepts £500 Donation

The local branch of the Knights Templar, a Masonic order, has donated £500 to the Alexandra Unit palliative care ward at Dumfries and Galloway...