30 h. ago Project to develop £900,000 sports facility in Castle Douglas clears planning hurdle

Threave Rovers has been granted planning permission to build a 3G, all-weather pitch beside their existing ground at Meadow Park.

Economics

57 h. ago Thousands of people set to line King Street for Castle Douglas Soap Box Derby

Homemade racers and their crews will be challenged by the special course, which features plenty of obstacles.

Politics

3 d. ago Special programme created to honour Threave Rovers stalwarts' decades of service

Wilma and Nelson – known as Nellie – Cochrane have given the Castle Douglas club more than 100 years of service between them.

Events

3 d. ago Guide takes final meeting as Castle Douglas Guide leader after more than 40 years

Anne Carstairs from Crossmichael has dedicated her life to Girlguiding, having been with the organisation for 50 years.

Politics

6 d. ago Excitement builds ahead of Castle Douglas Civic Week and Douglas Day 2025

Everything from fun runs and discos to football camps and quizzes will be taking place in the build-up to Douglas Day itself on July 19.

Politics

8 d. ago Stretch of Dumfries bypass closed due to overturned lorry as drivers advised to take alternative route

Drivers are being urged to take alternative routes as the road is blocked near the Castle Douglas Road roundabout.

Politics

2 w. ago Castle Douglas opticians unveil new look after a recent refurbishment

Purcell Opticians' extensive refurbishment has modernised the interior of the practice and allows for new services to be brought in.

Politics

4 w. ago Celebrations planned for 65th anniversary of Threave Heritage School of Gardening in Castle Douglas

Alumni have gone on to work at prestigious gardens such as the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.

Culture