Cyclist Alan Young raced past his original target to raise more than £2,000 for charity by taking up the Etape Caledonia cycling challenge.
01.10.2021 - 14:43 / dailyrecord.co.uk
He also praised the efforts of John McMinn Snr and the late Cpt Blackett of Kirkbean Community Council whose early fundraising paved the way for future grants.The sea defences project was funded through the council’s Regionwide Coastal Benefit Fund and Regionwide Community Fund.
.Cyclist Alan Young raced past his original target to raise more than £2,000 for charity by taking up the Etape Caledonia cycling challenge.
Councillors have called for a speedy rollout of faster internet services at all schools in Dumfries and Galloway to ensure pupils don’t lose out.
Nurses in Dumfries and Galloway are being balloted for strike action in a dispute over pay.
Nearly three people per day are seeking emergency homeless accommodation in Dumfries and Galloway.
Nurses in Dumfries and Galloway will be asked to consider strike action in a row over pay.
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Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterA bid to convert an empty village pub into a house has been rejected after members of the community claimed they want to reopen it as a boozer.The Brig Inn at Brydekirk has been at the centre of a wrangle since it closed last year.The pub was bought Lockerbie doctor and mum-of-four Anita Herdeiro, who wants to transform the building into a family home.She submitted a planning application to Dumfries and Galloway
Get the latest parenting news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly newsletterAfghan refugees fleeing the Taliban have been promised shelter and support in Dumfries and Galloway after the council made a public pledge last week.Councillors from various political backgrounds put on a united front in offering a safe haven for families fleeing the crisis-torn country.Dee and Glenkens Councillor Dougie Campbell is a former director of the Scottish Refugee Council and mentor to refugees.At last
Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterA holiday park in Dalbeattie was refused permission yesterday (Tuesday) to extend its site.Robin and Gail Aston, the owners of Coastal Kippford Holiday Park, sought permission from Dumfries and Galloway Council to set up 13 new static caravans at their visitor location.They submitted an application – which also included parking facilities and landscaping – to the council’s planning committee, however their plans
He added: “The SNP group was not involved in the development of a Borderlands City of Culture bid and the SNP group does not support the proposal.“Borderlands is a growth deal – its job was to secure investment in our region that wouldn’t be available by any alternative method and it has done that.”
Ren said: “We hope to perform from December 1 to 4 in a local venue and will be having regular rehearsals on week day evenings in the run up.“The show tells the Christmas story in a full scale musical and appeals to all ages.
“The council report makes reference to 1.5 per cent of staff being absent due to work-related stress.
“I understand the devastating impact these crimes can have on victims and the compounding effect of delays and uncertainty.“It takes courage and bravery for victims to come forward and report their experiences and I am committed to ensuring those who do are treated with dignity and respect and are properly supported through the prosecution process.”
The Great Scottish Squirrel Survey runs from September 20 to 26 and there will be online and outdoor events across the country with the Threave feeders being streamed online on Wednesday.