23 h. ago Scots councillor under investigation amid claims he bullied local authority boss

Ian Carruthers is alleged to have behaved in a “threatening and intimidating way” towards council officials – including Dumfries and Galloway Council chief executive Dawn Roberts.

Economics

23 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway cyclists enjoy success at Scottish championships

Josh and Cobey Stewart won gold at the Scottish Youth Circuit Championships, with Rebecca Saunderson winning at the Scottish National Circuit Championships.

Sport

44 h. ago Tributes to 'truly caring and thoughtful' man after sudden death

Mark Lupton worked tirelessly to support the deaf community and advocate for mental health support in Salford, on top of his day job at Healthwatch Salford

Events

47 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway residents asked to provide home for aspiring guide dogs

The charity Guide Dogs is looking for volunteer fosterers who can provide a loving home to a trainee guide dog for a set period time.

Politics

47 h. ago Nearly 2,000 patient falls recorded in Dumfries and Galloway during course of 2024

The number of falls recorded has risen by more than a third in the past five years.

Science

47 h. ago Church to open to the public for Dumfries and Galloway's Doors Open Day

People will have the chance to look around All Saints Episcopal Church in Challoch on September 6.

Politics

4 d. ago Former PCSO ‘obsessed with weapons’ jailed for trying to make 3D

Zoe Watts, 39, a former police community support officer, had tried to make parts for a semi-automatic weapon at her home in Lincoln, a court heard.

Events

4 d. ago Trans former police support officer obsessed with weapons jailed for eight years after trying to make semi

Transgender former Police Community Support Officer Zoe Watts, 39, from Lincoln has been jailed for more than eight years after using a 3D printer to try to make a semi-automatic weapon.

Events

4 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway landmine clearing charity to help protect frankincense trees in Somalia

The HALO Trust will remove the landmines to allow the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to carry out vital environmental work on the economically important species.

Politics

4 d. ago Scottish Government 'concerned' over NHS Dumfries and Galloway financial picture

Health chiefs are forecasting an overspend of £28 million in the current financial year.

Politics

4 d. ago Roadworks to cause overnight closures on stretch of major Dumfries and Galloway road

Amey is carrying out essential resurfacing work on the A701 at Parkgate next week.

Politics

4 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway scheme to help new entrepreneurs gets £1.5 million boost

The South of Scotland Enterprise Pathways Pre-Start is continuing after a successful pilot stage.

Economics

4 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway College boosted by new SOSE investment to help tackle digital poverty

Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) is proud to announce it has taken a significant step forward in addressing digital poverty and empowering student innovation, thanks to a £50,000 investment from South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE).

Politics

5 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway brewery team hail 'incredible' community support after fire

An online fundraising campaign has raised nearly £10,000 for Sulwath Brewery after a tank was destroyed by the blaze.

Events

5 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway holistic play hub having positive impact on rural families

Occupational therapist Kerry Widowson launched Dinkies in Dalbeattie after receiving support from Business Gateway.

Politics

6 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway Council taking steps towards gender equality and tackling violence against women

Dumfries and Galloway Council has joined the Equally Safe at Work accreditation programme led by the Close the Gap charity.

Events

7 d. ago Gorgeous UK holiday park with 'private sandy beach' and jacuzzi pool

A family-oriented holiday park is located on the Dumfries and Galloway coast, Scotland, and is home to a range of facilities - as well as a 'private beach' that's a short walk from the site

Politics

7 d. ago Grants of up to £1,000 offered to support native tree planting across Dumfries and Galloway

The Dumfries and Galloway Tree Planting Grant Scheme aims to support small scale tree planting projects.

Economics

7 d. ago Communities across Dumfries and Galloway could benefit from heat networks

The project could provide a string of economic, environmental and social benefits – including job creation and tackling fuel poverty.

Politics

8 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway train services cancelled and visitor attractions closed as Storm Floris hits

The region is currently being battered by strong winds and heavy rain with a yellow weather warning in force until midnight

Events