Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterDumfries’ bid for city status could put the town and entire region on the map nationally and internationally, says the area’s provost.Tracey Little insisted it was a “no-brainer” that Dumfries should enter the running for a town-to-city upgrade next year.She argued that a successful bid would make Dumfries a more attractive place to businesses, investors, and tourists, potentially leading to more jobs and increased spending in the area.The issue was discussed at last week’s Dumfries and Galloway Council meeting where councillors debated whether or not to enter Dumfries into the Platinum Jubilee Civic Honours competition.The Queen has agreed that contests.
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