47 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway residents urged to have their say on plans for old folks' champion

A consultation is under way on South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth idea for a dedicated commissioner for Scotland’s older people.

Politics

47 h. ago Kids eat free in Dumfries and Galloway Tesco stores during summer holidays

The move is one of a number of steps the supermarket giant is taking to help out families as part of its Stronger Starts programme.

Politics

2 d. ago Retired civil engineer claims Dumfries and Galloway Council has 'missed a trick' over Kirkcudbright Bridge traffic calming

Alan Johnstone feels traffic lights and bollards wouldn't be needed on Kirkcudbright Bridge if the structure had been load tested.

Politics

2 d. ago Average monthly rent for private Dumfries and Galloway properties soars in two years

Despite the 'sharp' rise, the region still has the lowest average monthly rent in the UK.

Society

2 d. ago Recruitment begins for £8 million Dumfries and Galloway environmental project

Four posts have been created for the Solway Coast and Marine Projects (SCAMP) – Landscape Connections initiative, which aims to boost environmental restoration.

Economics

2 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway rugby star to captain Scotland in first game of summer tour

Stafford McDowall will lead Gregor Townsend's team out against the Maori All Blacks on Saturday.

Sport

3 d. ago Outlander's Sam Heughan says 'undiscovered' part of Scotland 'should be talked about'

The Outlander star, who was born in a small hillside village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, has gushed about the area he believes is the 'undiscovered Scotland'

Politics

3 d. ago Former office block transformed into council homes in Cardiff Bay

The first tenants are set to move into the building as the council grapples with "unprecedented numbers" of people in need of housing support

Society

3 d. ago Exciting summer holiday events planned for Dumfries and Galloway coastal woodlands

Woodlands along the Solway coast a series of adventure sessions in a bid to give young people the ability to better enjoy and understand their local environment.

Politics

3 d. ago Redundancy threat for up to 100 workers who help maintain key Dumfries and Galloway roads

The Unite union claims roads maintenance firm Amey is looking at axing jobs from the workforce assigned to routes such as the A75, A76 and A701.

Events

4 d. ago Call for tougher action to tackle 'growing scourge of gulls' in Dumfries and Galloway

The birds have been causing problems across the region for years with 'wild flappers' particularly bad in Kirkcudbright, Stranraer and Dumfries.

Politics

4 d. ago New haven for one of UK's rarest mammals to be unveiled in Dumfries and Galloway

The pine marten haven at Kirroughtree Visitor Centre near Newton Stewart will be launched on Saturday.

Politics

5 d. ago NC500 alternative in Scotland with dark skies, medieval castles and scenic crowd free roads

The road trip is a 300-mile route through Dumfries and Galloway and Ayrshire, offering quiet roads, castles, forests and coast without the crowds

Events

5 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway curlers to represent Team GB at 2026 Winter Olympics

Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan, Bobby Lammie, Sophie Jackson and Fay Henderson will all be making the trip to Italy next year.

Politics

5 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway school's environment project earns success at Scotland’s Finest Wood Awards

Youngsters at Hardgate Primary transformed a wood and have been learning about the environment in a local forest.

Events

9 d. ago Demolition set to begin on old Cardiff pub that's earmarked for council housing

Local councillors for Pentwyn said demolition is about to begin more than a year after Cardiff Council approved plans for 11 council homes on the land

Politics

9 d. ago National park Scotland: Where £160k was spent on consultation for axed Dumfries and Galloway plan

The cost of a consultation surrounding the national park originally planned for Dumfries and Galloway has been revealed.

Economics

1 week ago Renfrewshire Council look set to pay tribute to Renfrew FC after promotion success

Two motions have been put forward to congratulate 'Frew following a strong season which saw them finish third in the First Division.

Politics

1 week ago Renfrewshire Council set to formally congratulate Johnstone Burgh on Scottish Junior Cup win

Two motions have been put forward to pay tribute to the club following the penalty shoot-out victory over Tranent.

Politics

1 week ago Shop owner forced to resort to using horse and cart for deliveries after council set up controversial bus gates

A controversial Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) - approved last October - was introduced on the bridge in March, banning nearly all motor vehicles and leading to the installment of a bus gate.

Transport