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A survey has been developed as part of a joint project between Scottish Rural Action and Rural Housing Scotland, looking for real life experiences from across rural Scotland. read more

Dumfries and Galloway Council and Scottish Borders Council will emphasise the benefits of a dedicated enterprise agency for the south of Scotland at a meeting of the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee on Monday. read more

Over £25,000 has been given to organisations in Dumfries and Galloway this week fromThe Big Lottery Fund. Include Us secured £10,000 towards installing a wheelchair friendly trampoline in the Catherine Street inclusive play park in Dumfries. read more

Secretary of State for Scotland David Mundell has responded to a request from Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway’s chief executive for an update on the implications of Brexit. read more

The purpose of the ‘Langholm’s Future Charrette’ initiative is to engage younger demographics in Langholm – those aged between 14 and 40 – in the town’s future development. read more

The Dumfries and Galloway Befriending Project has received £2,000 from the STV Children’s Appeal to support its work with children and young people in the community. read more

The Chief Executive of The Crichton Trust has said a “new future and life” has been secured for Crichton Hall after the announcement that it is being sold ahead of plans to create a destination hotel and spa. read more

A series of festivals and events in Dumfries and Galloway generated more than £6m for the local and Scottish economy in late 2018. read more

The closing date to submit a project proposal to Dumfries and Galloway Council‘s £250,000 of Tackling Poverty funding is midnight this Friday, January 11. It is available to help local people ‘make ends meet’ and tackle the causes and effects … read more