6 h. ago Saving shoppers £172, the Boots Easter Luxury Box is one of the best beauty deals this spring

This year, Boots has released a special limited-edition beauty box to celebrate Easter, packed with 14 premium beauty products from brands like Sol de Janeiro, Estee Lauder, and Supergoop! - and it's worth £233

Economics

21 h. ago Former civil engineer with Dumfries and Galloway Council 'raised Kirkcudbright Bridge concerns years ago'

Alan Johnstone, who was the principal engineer responsible for council owned bridges, says he had been investigating the possibility of a new bridge before his retirement.

Politics

21 h. ago WH Smith name set to disappear from two Dumfries and Galloway town centres

The firm has sold all 480 of its high street branches to Modella Capital, with stores set to be rebranded as TG Jones.

Events

21 h. ago Support scheme for Dumfries and Galloway youngsters with complex needs axed due to council cuts

Dumfries and Galloway Carers Centre had used council funding to provide a Summer of Play scheme, which parents and carers can apply to for support during the school holidays.

Politics

22 h. ago Part of key Dumfries and Galloway road to close this weekend for resurfacing

The A75 at Drummore Roundabout will be closed from tonight until Monday - and again for four nights next week.

Politics

22 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway councillor hits out at 'revolting' human faeces being dumped in A75 laybys

Castle Douglas and Crocketford Councillor Pauline Drysdale believes there are at least three stop-off points along the A75 where human excrement has been ditched.

Events

43 h. ago Team of GPs withdraw from plan to take on Dumfries and Galloway medical practice

A group of doctors operating as Blue Lotus have stepped back from their plan to take on the Southern Machars Practice.

Politics

43 h. ago AD FEATURE: Get the ultimate adrenaline fix this Easter at TeamSport karting

The ultimate school holiday adrenaline fix for the whole family to enjoy from just £15 per person*

Politics

44 h. ago New figures reveal Dumfries and Galloway's property hot spots and not spots

Professional house buying firm Property Solvers have crunched the numbers to find out how long it takes homes to sell.

Politics

44 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway Scottish Water workers to down tools over pay dispute

Members of the Unite, Unison and GMB Scotland unions have voted for strike action after rejecting the latest pay offer.

Economics

49 h. ago Ongoing closure of historic Dumfries and Galloway landmarks raised at Holyrood

A number of Historic Environment Scotland sites in the region have been partially or completely closed to the public for some time.

Politics

49 h. ago Two schools in Kirkcudbright closed as burst water pipe floods part of golf course

Large parts of Kirkcudbright in Dumfries and Galloway are without water due to the problem.

Events

61 h. ago Audience member dies during opening night of Melbourne international comedy festival

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Events

3 d. ago Call for Dumfries and Galloway communities to have greater say in tree planting

Scotland’s Just Transition Commission made the plea as it unveiled its new report in Dumfries.

Politics

3 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway pals organise special Easter egg hunt at Criffel

Katy Brown and Lorna Hellam are organising the hunt as part of their 12 Big Things scheme in a bid to help suicide support services.

Politics

3 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway nursery to close due to 'financial circumstances'

Kelton Nursery in Castle Douglas is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year but will close for good in April.

Politics

3 d. ago First picture of motorcyclist killed after horror crash on Scots road as police make fresh appeal

Iain Macrory, 61, lost his life after his motorbike crashed with a lorry in Dumfries and Galloway on March 19.

Events

3 d. ago AD FEATURE: A chance to become a Manchester City mascot at the Etihad Stadium

Go behind the scenes this Easter on a Manchester City Stadium Tour - plus the chance for kids to take part in a special egg hunt to become a City mascot*

Politics

4 d. ago Man, 61, rushed to hospital after being seriously assaulted in Dumfries and Galloway town

The 61-year-old was attacked in Stranraer in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Events

4 d. ago Emergency closure of Dumfries and Galloway bridge to be subject of urgent council report

The crossing was closed to vehicles with just one hour's notice, sparking concerns about what will happen in an emergency.

Politics