1 hour ago Claremont Rambling Club's sunny stroll in Dumfries and Galloway

This was quite a challenge on a hot summer’s day with temperatures of around 27C.

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19 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway rugby star to win 14th Scotland cap against Samoa

Stafford McDowall has been restored to Gregor Townsend's team for the final game of the Skyscanner Pacific Tour.

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23 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway garden to open for charity under Scotland’s Gardens Scheme

People can enjoy wandering around the gardens of Kings Grange House near Castle Douglas while listening to jazz music.

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23 h. ago Campaigners fighting Dumfries and Galloway windfarm urge people to object as deadline looms

The Glengap Community Group is opposing Wind 2 Energy’s plans for a nine-turbine project at Lairdmannoch.

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47 h. ago People in Dumfries and Galloway urged to help end support 'postcode lottery' for bereaved parents

A new report by Sands has revealed that three-quarters of bereaved parents wanted mental health support – but only eight per cent were able to access this through the NHS.

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3 d. ago People in Dumfries and Galloway encouraged to get on their bikes during summer holidays

Free sessions for beginners and families are being offered across the region thanks to Sustrans’ IBike Dumfries and Galloway project.

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3 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway bike facilities set for upgrade thanks to Levelling Up cash

Plans are being made for 'multi-modal transport hubs' in both Castle Douglas and Gatehouse.

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4 d. ago Puppy left blind by brutal attack in Romania finds his forever home in Scotland

Otto’s eyeballs were gouged from their sockets by thugs because he was barking in a garden but he is now settling into his new life in Scotland.

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6 d. ago Dalbeattie High School pupils are first visitors to new woodland laboratory

The class were hosted at Bennel Woodland Laboratory by Dumfries and Galloway Woodlands.

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6 d. ago 'Extreme' wildfire warning issued for Dumfries and Galloway ahead of weekend heatwave

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is urging people in rural areas to take extra care over the next few days.

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7 d. ago Man in hospital after serious crash which closed Dumfries and Galloway road for more than 12 hours

Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision on the A75 near Creetown in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

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7 d. ago Fundraising campaign launched to help Dumfries and Galloway restaurant hit by fire

Firefighters were called out to The Olive Retreat on King Street on Tuesday night to tackle the blaze.

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7 d. ago Council staff in Dumfries and Galloway accept new pay offer for next two years

Unions claim the deal agreed by workers will be worth four per cent this year and a further 3.5 per cent this year.

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8 d. ago Dalbeattie Community Association to open to visitors as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme

The site, which can be visited on Sunday, provides 81 plots for local residents to produce their own fruit, flowers and vegetables.

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9 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway rugby star leads Scotland to first ever win over Maori All Blacks

Stafford McDowall captained Gregor Townsend’s team to victory in the opening game of their Skyscanner Pacific Tour.

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1 week 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.

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1 week 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.

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1 week ago The 13 areas of Scotland where house prices are rising fastest, including one where value has shot up by 17.8%

The areas of Scotland where house prices are rising fastest have been revealed - with one place way out in front.

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1 week 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.

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1 week 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.

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