The Easterbrook Hall in Dumfries will remain closed until next March at the earliest.Sixty-three permanent staff work at the site and bosses hope to keep redundancies within single figures.

Job losses at one of Dumfries' biggest wedding venues

Planning permission has been granted to convert the old Bakers Oven in Dumfries into living accommodation.

Plans to convert former Dumfries baker's oven given green light

 Eileen Cassells says some retail workers have refused to pull down their masks when she's tried to communicate with them - despite government guidelines saying it is allowed. 

Deaf woman says she feels isolated because of face masks

Many will be worried they will be given lower grades than they hoped for, which could mean they miss out on a university place.

Class of Covid-19: Award-winning printer apprentice 

 In a bid to kick start the hospitality industry after lockdown food discounts of up to 50% are available at participating venues from Mondays to Wednesdays throughout August. 

Food discount scheme proves hit with customers 

48-year-old James Carruthers died in hospital after being pulled from the River Nith

Man, 48, dies after being recovered from the River Nith in Dumfries

They were recovered from the river, just south of the quay, and handed to Scottish ambulance to be treated.

Two rescued from the River Nith in Dumfries and Galloway

Officers investigating the case say the death of a 50-year-old woman is being a treated as unexplained.

Investigation underway after woman found dead in Dumfries

Teaching staff are among those staging a 14 day walk-out at the University of Glasgow's Dumfries Campus.

Staff at Dumfries university campus stage walkout over pay and pensions

A £1.5m three-court indoor tennis centre is being proposed at the King George V leisure complex in Dumfries.


£1.5m indoor tennis courts planned for Dumfries

Local musicians clubbed together and put on a gig to raise money for a pub that's supported their music for years. 

Dumfries pub ravaged by fire and flood water to re-open after donations

Police are appealing for information after £40,000 pounds' worth of electronics were stolen from The Curry's/PC World store in Dumfries.

£40,000 raid on Dumfries electronics store

Detectives are investigating the serious assault of a 60-year-old man in Dumfries. 


Dumfries man seriously assaulted on doorstep

There are only three volunteers working in Dumfries. The charity says it wants to encourage the younger generation to get involved. 


New poppy sellers wanted after donations drop

The woman was walking her border terrier when they were both attacked by another dog. 

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