14 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway residents urged to listen out for rare Scottish amphibian

The Solway Coast is the only place where the natterjack toad can be found in Scotland.

Politics

17 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway farmer fined for illegally altering river without permission

W R Wilson and Sons were hit with a £600 fine after SEPA ruled they carried out unauthorised works on the banks of the River Dee.

Events

19 h. ago Three parties announce Galloway and West Dumfries candidates for 2026 Holyrood election

Voters are due to go to the polls in May 2026 to choose their representatives at the Scottish Parliament.

Politics

19 h. ago People in Dumfries and Galloway urged to walk every day in May

Paths For All is highlighting how walking can change lives and reveal unexpected discoveries.

Politics

19 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway at 'extreme' risk of wildfires as warm weather continues

Officials are worried there is a high chance of a repeat of the wildfire that destroyed large parts of the Galloway countryside in April.

Events

43 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway Scottish Water staff call off latest strike as new pay offer tabled

Workers had been due to stage a walk out on Tuesday due to a dispute over pay.

Events

43 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway groups urged to apply for share of nearly £300,000 of support

The Community Led Local Development programme is set to reopen for applications.

Economics

65 h. ago Preparations ramp up for One Big Thank you for Dumfries and Galloway's healthcare heroes

Jim McLelland from Crossmichael will once again spend 12 hours running, walking and jogging round Lochside Park in Castle Douglas.

Politics

65 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway search for escaped wallaby has 'exhausted all possible options'

Three-year-old Parma wallaby Wallace remains on the loose after his escape from Crazy Critters Experience.

Politics

65 h. ago Urgent search for missing man with links to Glasgow and Dumfries and Galloway

Concerns are growing for the welfare of Richard Henderson, who was last seen on Saturday night.

Events

3 d. ago Woman dead and two teens in hospital after horror crash in Dumfries and Galloway

A 67-year-old woman died following the accident.

Events

5 d. ago Organisers of major Scottish cycling event announce cancellation of 2025 race

The team behind the Raiders Gravel in Dumfries and Galloway have revealed they are 'taking a break' for 2025.

Sport

5 d. ago MSP hits out at lack of Scottish Government cash to solve Kirkcudbright Bridge problem

Tory MSP Finlay Carson believes Holyrood's stance shows Dumfries and Galloway is 'the ignored part of Scotland'.

Politics

5 d. ago Charity launches new project to support Dumfries and Galloway’s neurodivergent school leavers

Better Lives Partnership has secured funding to deliver an outreach and transitions programme to schools right across the region.

Politics

5 d. ago Alert issued over low water levels in two Dumfries and Galloway rivers

The good weather has seen an early warning issued for water scarcity across the whole region.

Events

5 d. ago Strike action involving Scottish Water staff in Dumfries and Galloway called off

Today's walkout was binned after 'productive' talks between unions and bosses - although Tuesday's strike could still go ahead.

Events

6 d. ago Police close motorway between Scotland and England due to accident

The M74 has been closed in both directions at junction 21 near Kirkpatrick Fleming in Dumfries and Galloway.

Events

6 d. ago People across Dumfries and Galloway urged to take simple steps towards aging well in May

The Take Five to Age Well campaign highlights the fact small, daily choices can make a huge difference.

Events

6 d. ago Delays expected when resurfacing begins on major Dumfries and Galloway road

Overnight convoys will be introduced while Amey resurfaces a stretch of the A75.

Politics

6 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway families receive more than £1million to heat their homes through winter

More than 13,000 Winter Heating Payments were made with a further 1,075 Child Winter Heating Payments distributed.

Society