5 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway health bosses issue urgent alert over 'sudden collapse' drug overdoses

Health bosses are urging drug users to be “extra vigilant” amid reports of overdoses happening as soon as drugs are injected.

Events

7 h. ago DWP urgent 'sort by April 5' state pension warning issued to thousands of Brits

A warning has been issued over a five-week window to claim backdated voluntary National Insurance contributions or risk losing out on thousands over the course of their retirement

Events

9 h. ago Litter bins set to be removed from Dumfries and Galloway in bid to save cash

Officials claim there is evidence that having bins "can actually attract litter and fly-tipping".

Politics

9 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway councillors opt against exploring tourist tax

A motion from SNP councillors had wanted officials to look into plans for a visitor levy for overnight stays in the region.

Economics

9 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway councillor asks fellow members if they will pay voluntary parking fee

The depute Labour group leader posed the question after the idea formed part of SNP and Conservative budget proposals.

Politics

12 h. ago Urgent appeal issued to find missing woman, 52, who may be in Manchester

Lorraine Wilson is missing from home

Events

13 h. ago Urgent Apple charger warning issued to Brits over dangerous explosion fears

EXCLUSIVE: Counterfeit adapters are often lighter than the real product due to the cheap components used by criminals to reduce costs, and Brits are being warned

Events

15 h. ago AD FEATURE: Proposed onshore wind farm could create £165 million boost to the local economy

Blair Hill Wind Farm would be located north of Newton Stewart in Dumfries and Galloway

Economics

22 h. ago Urgent warning to iPhone users over dodgy charging adapters that can cause fatal electric shocks or house fires

Experts have issued an urgent warning to iPhone users after finding dangerous fake charging adaptors littering the market.

Events

30 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway council tax to rise by nine per cent following budget meeting

The SNP's budget was voted through at today's full council meeting after receiving the backing of Labour councillors.

Economics

32 h. ago Work to expand one of Scotland's first onshore windfarms set to begin

Fred. Olsen Renewables is pushing on with its plans for a third phase of turbines at Windy Standard near Carsphairn, Dumfries and Galloway.

Politics

32 h. ago Access to defibrillators in Dumfries and Galloway rises by more than 10 per cent

Research by defibshop has revealed there are now around 28 pieces of the life-saving equipment for every 10,000 residents.

Politics

32 h. ago Residents of Dumfries and Galloway village urge council to save historic bridge before it's too late

The Old Bridge of Dee was built nearly 300 years ago and is struggling to cope with modern day heavy lorries and tractors.

Politics

34 h. ago Violent crime and housebreaking on the rise in Dumfries and Galloway

New figures from Scotland's Chief Statistician also reveal sexual crimes and fireraising both fell in 2024.

Events

34 h. ago Number of Dumfries and Galloway residents waiting for diagnostic test at lowest level since March 2024

NHS Dumfries and Galloway is one of the best performing health boards in mainland Scotland when it comes to giving people one of eight key diagnostic tests within six weeks.

Politics

34 h. ago Norovirus: Health bosses warn of second wave of winter vomiting bug as new strains circulate

Norovirus levels are ‘exceptionally high’ amid a surge of the recently emerged GII.17 strain

Events

36 h. ago Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to UK households ahead of the energy price hike

The British money saving expert said that around 80 per cent of people across the country are currently  overpaying in their bills, warning that things will only get worse.

Events

39 h. ago Police issue urgent appeal over missing man last seen in Stockport

Anthony has been missing since Tuesday

Events

43 h. ago UKHSA alert over 'sometimes dangerous' illness with grim symptoms

Government health bosses said 'anyone can catch it' but that there are steps we can take to avoid the bug

Events

44 h. ago New NHS boss insists she is NOT 'a mouthpiece' for Wes Streeting or the Department of Health

Dr Penny Dash (pictured) told MPs on the Commons Health and Social Care Committee she is 'ambitious' and a 'strong person'.

Politics