19 h. ago Target date of 2030 for controversial Dumfries Whitesands flood defence scheme to built

Dumfries and Galloway Council hopes construction work on the £37.5million scheme will begin in spring next year.

Events

38 h. ago First Minister offers Dumfries and Galloway Council 'advisory support' after Kirkcudbright Bridge closure

John Swinney has ruled out offering the local authority extra cash to tackle the issue but has suggested other support may be available.

Politics

63 h. ago First Minister rules out providing extra cash to tackle Kirkcudbright Bridge closure

John Swinney told Galloway and West Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson it is "the responsibility of individual local authorities to manage their own budgets'.

Politics

67 h. ago Kirkcudbright Bridge closure raised with Scotland's First Minister John Swinney

Galloway and West Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson and South Scotland MSP Emma Harper have brought the matter to Mr Swinney's attention.

Politics

3 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway Council workers could strike in dispute over pay

Unison union officials say more than 90 per cent of members who took part in a consultation are in favour of striking.

Economics

4 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway Council officials had 'no alternative' but to close Kirkcudbright Bridge

Locals had just one hour’s notice that the crossing was to be shut to vehicles due to safety concerns about the condition of the structure.

Politics

7 d. ago Former civil engineer with Dumfries and Galloway Council 'raised Kirkcudbright Bridge concerns years ago'

Alan Johnstone, who was the principal engineer responsible for council owned bridges, says he had been investigating the possibility of a new bridge before his retirement.

Politics

7 d. ago Support scheme for Dumfries and Galloway youngsters with complex needs axed due to council cuts

Dumfries and Galloway Carers Centre had used council funding to provide a Summer of Play scheme, which parents and carers can apply to for support during the school holidays.

Politics

9 d. ago Fundraising campaign for defibrillator in Kirkcudbright community 'cut off' by bridge closure

Residents at The Merse are concerned that the closure of the town's bridge will leave them stranded in the event of an emergency.

Politics

1 week ago Lifeboat crews fear response times will be hit by closure of bridge in Kirkcudbright

The closure of Kirkcudbright Bridge will impact Coastguard and lifeboat crew members responding to a call out.

Events

1 week ago Lifeboat crews fear response times will be hit by closure of bridge in Kircudbright

The closure of Kirkcudbright Bridge will impact Coastguard and lifeboat crew members responding to a call out.

Events

1 week ago Emergency closure of Dumfries and Galloway bridge to be subject of urgent council report

The crossing was closed to vehicles with just one hour's notice, sparking concerns about what will happen in an emergency.

Politics