2 h. ago First look at Dumfries and Galloway homes aiming to be named Scotland’s Home of the Year

Properties in Dumfries and the Stewartry will feature in the south of Scotland episode of the popular BBC Scotland show.

Politics

2 h. ago Council confirms £200 cost of living payments to be paid to thousands this year

In its announcement yesterday, Salford Council confirmed that it would provide households who lost their Winter Fuel payments last year with £200 this winter to help with energy costs

Economics

4 h. ago Historic 15th century Dumfries and Galloway tower reopens to visitors

Orchardton Tower near Palnackie had been closed to allow masonry to be inspected.

Politics

4 h. ago Martin Lewis left 'teary' over update on 'vicious and aggressive' system affecting millions

The money saving expert was 'delighted' after the government announced a consultation into Council Tax debt payment plans

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7 h. ago Martin Lewis calls for urgent change to Council Tax missed payment rules

The UK Government has listened to the consumer champion and aims to provide better support for those with Council Tax debt.

Economics

9 h. ago Bid to increase height of turbines at two Dumfries and Galloway windfarms

Energiekontor lodged its bid to change the Fell Hill scheme just days after being granted an extension to existing planning permission.

Politics

9 h. ago Cycling in Dumfries and Galloway experiences 'transformative' 12 months

South of Scotland Cycling Partnership’s review of 2024 has revealed a number of highlights, including major events in Gatehouse and Ae.

Politics

9 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway drivers face 30 mile detour due to overnight A75 closures

Amey is carrying out resurfacing on a section of the A75 each night next week.

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9 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway mum encourages people to sign up for further education bursary

Jodie Thomson is one of nearly 500 people who have benefited from Wheatley Group’s bursary scheme.

Politics

9 h. ago Sadiq Khan says some Londoners should pay more than double council tax

‘I think boroughs should be allowed to charge much, much more,’ he says

Economics

26 h. ago Former Dumfries and Galloway MP formerly introduced to House of Lords

Sir Alister Jack was awarded a life peerage in former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours list.

Politics

26 h. ago Husband and wife to walk Kirkcudbright Half Marathon for cause close to their hearts

Sara and Ronnie Dodds will be taking on the picturesque route for Dumfries and Galloway Sands after granddaughter Ava Lily

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29 h. ago Hundreds of struggling Dumfries and Galloway households seeking advice with energy problems

Advice Direct Scotland has revealed it dealt with more than 700 gas and electricity related complaints over the past 12 months.

Politics

32 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway councillor wants communities to be given part share in windfarms

Pauline Drysdale made the plea for locals to be given the chance to own a 15 per cent chunk of turbine developments.

Politics

55 h. ago Men arrested after police investigation into firm which owned Scots holiday park

Cops in London have been looking into Apple Invest Ltd, which owned Barnsoul Caravan Park and land at Barncrosh in Dumfries and Galloway.

Events

55 h. 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

5 d. ago What's on in Dumfries and Galloway this weekend as area to bask in sunshine

Celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day take centre stage but there are also festivals and garden openings.

Politics

5 d. ago Martin Lewis furiously blasts AI video of himself used to scam £140k from people

The money-saving guru was incensed when he was informed by This Morning's Ben Sheppard that one man had fallen for the scam video and lost £140,000 over a number of months

Economics

5 d. ago Grants scheme supports more than 70 Dumfries and Galloway tree planting projects

Farmers, landowners, schools and community groups benefitted from the Dumfries and Galloway Tree Planting Scheme, with hazel, oak and birch amongst the most popular species planted.

Politics

5 d. ago MSP claims there is 'not a majority' in favour of creating Galloway National Park

Galloway and West Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson expressed doubts over support for the plans after NatureScot presented their consultation report to the Scottish Government.

Politics