4 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway Scottish Water workers to strike over pay dispute

Members of the Unison union will begin 48 hours of strike action at midnight on Tuesday.

Economics

8 d. ago Stirling Council workers to be balloted over potential strike action in dispute over pay

Stirling Council workers are to be balloted over potential strike action in a dispute over council workers' pay.

Economics

1 week ago New poll shows how Brits feel about Birmingham's bin strike and piled up rubbish

Huge piles of uncollected rubbish continue to sit on the city’s streets and locals have reported seeing giant rats the size of cats in the waste as a pay dispute keeps workers on strike - here's how people in the West Midlands and around the country feel about it

Events

2 w. ago Dumfries and Galloway MP calls for Army to build temporary Kirkcudbright bridge

John Cooper has asked for Army engineers to build a temporary bridge after Dumfries and Galloway Council closed the existing crossing due to safety fears.

Politics

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. ago Aberdeen City Council workers back strike action in dispute over contract changes

The council has proposed a pay freeze and reducing the working week from 37 to 35 hours for full-time workers.

Events

3 w. 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

4 w. 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

4 w. 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