34 h. ago First Minister John Swinney challenged over Dumfries and Galloway pylons project

The Kendoon to Tongland Reinforcement project has been given planning approval - despite a Scottish Government reporter recommending refusal.

Politics

35 h. ago Voluntary parking charges could be introduced in Dumfries and Galloway

Two budget proposals include plans to introduce "invitation to pay" parking at two yet to be identified sites.

Politics

36 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway council tax set to be hiked by at least 8.5 per cent

The local authority is facing a financial black hole of nearly £12million in 2025/26, meaning councillors will need to make some tough decisions when they meet to set their budget on Thursday.

Politics

36 h. ago Ferries between Scotland and Northern Ireland cancelled due to 70mph winds

Both Stena Line and P&O Ferries have cancelled this morning's sailings to and from Cairnryan in Dumfries and Galloway.

Politics

57 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway farmers strongly opposed to idea of Galloway National Park

NFU Scotland has stated its opposition to the proposal in its formal submission to the NatureScot consultation.

Politics

59 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway train station ticket office to open for just 90 minutes after 'savage cuts'

ScotRail is scaling back opening hours at Stranraer as it claims more people are buying tickets online or at machines.

Politics

59 h. ago Tree felling to begin in Dumfries and Galloway forest hit by Storm Eowyn

Walks and mountain bike trails at a number of woodlands remain shut due to fallen or unsafe trees.

Events

59 h. ago Campaigners 'devastated' at decision to allow controversial plans for more than 100 pylons to be built across Dumfries and Galloway

Scottish Ministers have approved the Kendoon to Tongland Reinforcement project - despite a Scottish Government reporter recommending it be refused.

Politics

61 h. ago Eleven Dumfries and Galloway phone boxes set to be removed due to lack of use

Three of the phone boxes BT is planning to get rid of haven't been used at all in the past 12 months.

Politics

3 d. ago Watch moment World War Two bomb is blown up after being discovered on Scots beach

The device, which was the size of a rugby ball, was detonated on Sandyhills beach in Dumfries and Galloway on Wednesday morning.

Events

3 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway care homes no longer under threat of losing licences

The Care Inspectorate wanted to see "significant" changes Merse House in Kirkcudbright and Carlingwark House in Castle Douglas or it would take steps to cancel their registrations.

Events

3 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway set to be hit with winds of up to 70mph as Met Office issues weather warning

Travel delays and power cuts are possible when the strong winds arrive on Friday morning.

Events

3 d. ago John Swinney criticised for 'negative' view on lynx reintroduction as poll shows public support

The First Minister has sided with farmers over their opposition to attempts to secure legal permission to reintroduce lynx to Scotland.

Culture

4 d. ago Cleaning stepped up at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary in bid to tackle infections

Officials have noted a "high trend" in cases of clostridium difficile (c.diff) in recent months.

Politics

4 d. ago Scottish Water workers across Dumfries and Galloway set to strike in pay dispute

Members of three different unions representing staff at the utility company have voted to down tools after knocking back two pay offers.

Economics

5 d. ago Major Dumfries and Galloway road to be hit by closures for resurfacing work

Amey is set to repair a stretch of the A75 between Springholm and Haugh of Urr, resulting in overnight closures and one weekend closure.

Events

5 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway well represented at World Wheelchair Curling Championships

Stranraer's Hugh Nibloe will be representing Scotland with Dumfries' Rosemary Lenton coaching the England team.

Politics

5 d. ago Scots farmer rescued by helicopter after getting stuck on cliffs while saving sheep

The woman ended up needing help herself after trying to rescue two of her animals at Balcary Point in Dumfries and Galloway.

Events