2 h. ago Police close motorway between Scotland and England due to accident

The M74 has been closed in both directions at junction 21 near Kirkpatrick Fleming in Dumfries and Galloway.

Events

7 h. ago People across Dumfries and Galloway urged to take simple steps towards aging well in May

The Take Five to Age Well campaign highlights the fact small, daily choices can make a huge difference.

Events

7 h. ago Delays expected when resurfacing begins on major Dumfries and Galloway road

Overnight convoys will be introduced while Amey resurfaces a stretch of the A75.

Politics

8 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway families receive more than £1million to heat their homes through winter

More than 13,000 Winter Heating Payments were made with a further 1,075 Child Winter Heating Payments distributed.

Society

10 h. ago Major M4 motorway bridge suddenly closed sparking ‘severe’ delays

The westbound entry slip road to the M4 Prince of Wales bridge near Bristol is shut due to a diesel spill overnight - drivers have been told to expect long delays

Politics

30 h. ago Mountain rescue experts join search for escaped wallaby in Dumfries and Galloway

Little Wallace has been missing since he got out of his enclosure from Crazy Critters Experience at Johnstonebridge on Friday night.

Events

50 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway stagecoach bus drivers suspend strike action over pay dispute

Drivers in the Unite union had been due to hold their first one-day walkout on Friday.

Economics

54 h. ago Fire bosses issue 'very high' wildfires risk for Dumfries and Galloway as temperatures set to soar

People are being urged not to light fires outdoors in a bid to avoid a repeat of the wildfire that raged across Galloway Forest earlier this month.

Events

57 h. ago Spain and Portugal power outage: What rights do you have to compensation for cancelled flights?

Here are the obligations each airline has, and what you can expect if you experience delays

Politics

58 h. ago Spain and Portugal: What rights do you have to compensation for cancelled flights?

Here are the obligations each airline has, and what you can expect if you experience delays

Politics

3 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway under spotlight in next stage of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry

Evidence will be heard about Ladyfield at the Crichton in Dumfries and Woodlands School in Newton Stewart.

Events

3 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway could benefit from technology out of this world

South of Scotland Enterprise is part of the new Space Cluster Partnership, which will use data from space to create opportunities in agriculture.

Politics

4 d. ago Teen dies more than a week after being hit by van on Dumfries and Galloway road

The 18-year-old pedestrian was rushed to hospital but passed away yesterday.

Events

6 d. ago Historian believes Dumfries and Galloway is home of world's oldest known football pitch

Ged O’Brien has uncovered evidence that suggests the beautiful game was played on farmland near Gatehouse more than 400 years ago.

Politics

6 d. ago Scottish comedy legend Karen Dunbar bringing new show to Dumfries and Galloway

The comedian, DJ and Chewin’ The Fat Star will be sharing stories from her life and talking about her career in Stranraer, Newton Stewart and Dumfries.

Culture

6 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway mental health service named one of Scotland's top nursing teams

Balcary Ward – the intensive psychiatric care unit at Midpark Hospital - has been shortlisted for the RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards.

Politics

6 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway rugby star seals move back to Scotland with Glasgow Warriors

Alex Craig’s move to Scotstoun will reunite him with former Stewartry Shark Stafford McDowall.

Events

6 d. ago Expect delays as new EU travel rules come into force within months

The EU has voted to start rolling out the new scheme for everyone heading from the UK to countries including France, Spain, Greece, Italy and Portugal

Politics

7 d. ago Health bosses ask Dumfries and Galloway residents to order only medicine they need

NHS Dumfries and Galloway wants to reduce medicine waste as it aims to save more than £60million over the next three years.

Science

7 d. ago Live updates as gas fire sees families 'evacuated' and road shut

Delays are expected and it is understood a number of homes have been evacuated

Society