36 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway Council set to pay nearly £9.5 million for private residential children's care

A lack of capacity means some young people are currently being placed hundreds of miles away in the north of Scotland.

Economics

3 d. ago Date set for special meeting of Dumfries and Galloway Council after leadership challenge

The proposal from the SNP group has been 'supported by a sufficient number of councillors from across political parties'.

Politics

3 d. ago Opposition parties claim Dumfries and Galloway Council has descended into 'chaos'

The SNP group has submitted a vote of no confidence in the Conservative administration after seven councillors quit the group.

Events

8 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway Council admits new Kirkcudbright bridge is 'years' away

The local authority has also ruled out installing a temporary crossing on cost grounds.

Politics

9 d. ago 'Political incompetence': Labour veteran John McDonnell calls for grassroots challenge to Keir Starmer's government

John McDonnell, who was suspended from the party last year for voting to scrap the two child benefit cap, accused the Prime Minister of ‘callousness and political incompetence’

Politics

1 week ago Traffic wardens 'might not be the most popular people' when they start Dumfries and Galloway patrols

Dumfries and Galloway Council is set to take over responsibility for enforcing parking regulations from Police Scotland.

Events

1 week ago Angela Rayner blasts leadership rumours: I don’t want to be leader of the Labour Party

Sir Keir’s deputy said she will ‘never’ be leader of the party, amid growing speculation she could launch a leadership challenge

Politics

2 w. ago Kemi Badenoch facing ‘inevitable’ leadership challenge as Tories battle dire poll ratings

It comes after The Independent revealed that Tory MPs are plotting to remove Mrs Badenoch

Politics

2 w. ago Oldham council boss 'glad the charade is over' in first statement after explosive leadership challenge

The council boss wants to move on and focus on the change in the borough.

Politics

2 w. ago Oldham council leader clings to power as independents attempt takeover

The leadership challenge failed

Politics

2 w. ago Loch Ken resident offers to pay Dumfries and Galloway Council £1,000 to bring back lay

Robin Hood has criticised the “madness” of taking away the bins as a cost cutting exercise.

Economics

3 w. ago Dumfries and Galloway Council pays out £140,000 for workplace accidents in two years

New figures show 20 claims have been submitted since the start of 2022, with assaults, slips, trips and falls among the reasons behind them.

Economics