79 minutes ago What channel is Scotland vs Italy? Free live stream, TV, ref and team news for opening Six Nations clash

The start of February can only mean one thing to rugby fans, with Gregor Townsend's Scotland looking to finally secure a first Six Nations win

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35 minutes ago Dumfries and Galloway Council faced with £34million financial black hole over next three years

The amount the local authority thought it would have to save between 2025 and 2028 has risen by £4million.

Economics

6 hours ago France v Wales exact scoreline predicted as Gatland's team to show fight but things could turn ugly

Wales head to Paris to face France at the Stade de France in the opening game of the 2025 Six Nations

Sport

3 hours ago Dumfries and Galloway residents 'frustrated' in bid to find out power cut information after Storm Eowyn

People appreciated the hard work of engineers but were unhappy with Scottish Power Energy Networks' communication.

Events

3 hours ago MSP calls for controversial Galloway National Park consultation to be paused

Galloway and West Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson claims there are “several significant and serious challenges and criticism” of the process.

Politics

27 hours ago Dumfries and Galloway's arts sector handed massive £2million boost thanks to Creative Scotland

Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival, Cample Line, Glenkens Community and Arts Trust, The Sove Network and Wigtown Festival Company will receive the funding over the next three years.

Economics

6 hours ago AD FEATURE: Thinking of upskilling or chasing a new career dream? Take the first step towards a rewarding future at Dumfries and Galloway College

With an exciting range of courses, flexible modes of study and various funding options available, the college offers something for everyone

Events

4 hours ago Back to the future for Scotland and Italy in rerun of 2000 Six Nations opener

Twenty-five years on from the first Six Nations, Murrayfield hosts battle between two teams who have come a long way in a quarter of a centuryAnd so we head back to where it all began. The Six Nations is a quarter of a century old. Wednesday will mark 25 years since its opening fixture on 5 February 2000, but of more visceral significance will be Saturday afternoon’s encounter at Murrayfield between Scotland and Italy, a rerun of that first match, bathed in sunshine, when Italy, the new arrivals, announced themselves to the old championship with a shattering 34-20 win over the champions.Those not yet in middle age may balk at the phrase “champions Scotland”. But it is true. They were quite often champions back then. In 1999 they won the last Five Nations, outplaying the rest in what must still rank as the greatest championship of them all. England squeaked past them at Twickenham in round two, but Scotland had run rings round them all match, just as they would all-comers that year. ...

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29 hours ago Dumfries and Galloway tractor rally against inheritance tax changes to go ahead

The event at Wallets Marts in Castle Douglas has been rearranged after the country was hit by Storm Eowyn.

Economics

29 hours ago Emergency work needed to repair Storm Eowyn destruction at Dumfries and Galloway landmark

More than 60 trees were brought down at Threave Garden and Estate on the outskirts of Castle Douglas.

Events

29 hours ago Telegraph pole launched into car after lorry hit electricity cables hanging over Dumfries and Galloway road

Storm Eowyn brought down a tree at The Inn on the Loch near Crocketford on Friday, with the tree then damaging power lines.

Events

23 hours ago Dumfries and Galloway rugby start to start Scotland's Six Nations opener against Italy

Stafford McDowall has been named in Gregor Townsend's 15 for Saturday's game with Italy at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.

Politics

26 hours ago New stats prove Scotland punching above its weight with 1,663 tech start

“The challenge for start-ups in Scotland remains their ability to scale” – Hannah Atchison, RSM

Politics

27 hours ago High street banks accused of 'abandoning' Dumfries and Galloway communities

Bank of Scotland branches in Annan, Thornhill, Moffat and Sanquhar will close over the next 14 months.

Politics

29 hours ago Dumfries and Galloway Council set to respond to Galloway National Park consultation

A special full council meeting will take place next week – less than 10 days before a consultation on the proposal closes.

Politics