2 h. ago Nearly 100 outdoor blazes hit Scotland over weekend amid extreme wildfire warning

"Wildfires have the potential to burn for days, as we’ve seen this week in Dumfries and Galloway... we are asking the public to exercise extreme caution."

Events

6 h. ago Ferry bosses reveal 'uncertainty' over future plans unless key Dumfries and Galloway roads upgraded

South West Scotland Transport Alliance is pushing for both the A77 and A75 to be upgraded.

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6 h. ago Carers' charity hits out as vandals target Dumfries and Galloway centre

A window was smashed Dumfries and Galloway Carers Centre’s base over the weekend.

Events

9 h. ago Bruce Mouat reflects on dream ending as Scotland crowned world curling champions

Mouat sealed a 5-4 win over Switzerland to add World Championship glory to their hat-trick of wins in the first three Grand Slam of Curling events.

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11 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway curlers beat Switzerland to become World Champions for second time

Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan Jnr and Bobby Lammie, as well as skip Bruce Mouat, lifted the title in Canada on Sunday.

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3 d. ago Teen footballer given 'weeks to live' after cancer heartbreak but vows 'I will win this fight'

Charlie Watson, from Lochmaben, Dumfries and Galloway, was diagnosed with nodular malignant melanoma after a mole appeared on his abdomen last summer

Sport

3 d. ago Low rainfall could lead to summer water shortages in Dumfries and Galloway

Parts of the region received less than a third of their average March rainfall.

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3 d. 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

4 d. 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.

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4 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway whisky firm lodges plans for new shop and visitor centre

Whiskybroker Ltd sources and supplies casks and bottles of whisky to people and businesses around the world.

Economics

5 d. 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

5 d. ago Stay of execution for Dumfries and Galloway nursery which was due to close after summer

One member said the move to close Drummore Early Learning Centre without councillor approval had caused 'immeasurable damage' to the local authority.

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5 d. 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.

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5 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway at 'extreme' risk of wildfires as dry spell continues

The sunshine and dry weather has created tinderbox conditions in the countryside, leading to an increased possibility of wildfires.

Events

6 d. ago Former Tory Scottish Secretary Alister Jack to be given place in House of Lords

The ex-MP for Dumfries and Galloway is expected to be given a peerage in Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list.

Society

6 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

6 d. ago Working group to tackle road safety issues of asylum seekers on busy Dumfries and Galloway road

Concerns have been raised over “a number of very near misses” involving the residents of the Mercure Hotel walking on the A710 on the outskirts of Dumfries.

Events

7 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 Dumfries and Galloway bus drivers consider strike action over pay dispute

Stagecoach West Scotland drivers who are members of the Unite union are being balloted on industrial action.

Events

8 d. ago Zoe Atkin crowns stellar season with world freeski halfpipe gold

British skier surpasses silver won in 2023 competitionAtkin: ‘I’m going to eat all the Swiss chocolate I have’Great Britain’s Zoe Atkin reached the crowning moment of her stellar season with a maiden world title on the final day of the freeski halfpipe championships in Engadin, Switzerland, on Sunday. It was third time lucky for the 22-year-old, who won bronze at the event in 2021 and silver in 2023.“I feel amazing, I’m world champion,” Atkin said. “I’m going to go celebrate, I’m going to eat all the Swiss chocolate I have in my bedroom. I’m going to have a drink out on the patio. I’m just so excited.” Continue reading...

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