35 m. ago Dumfries and Galloway residents urged to stay safe around rivers and reservoirs

The plea has been issued ahead of Drowning Prevention Week after it emerged there were 33 accidental drownings in Scotland last year.

Politics

35 m. ago Taskforce tackling infections in Dumfries and Galloway looking for new members

The infection prevention and control public involvement group scrutinises how infection prevention is delivered and plays a key role in forming policy and procedures.

Politics

36 m. ago Dumfries and Galloway church faces closure due to falling attendance

Church goers will soon be asked to back a recommendation that Kells Parish Church in New Galloway is shut.

Politics

37 m. ago Patrols of Dumfries and Galloway beauty spot ramped up to tackle irresponsible behaviour

The Loch Ken Trust Ranger Service and Police Scotland will be taking part in joint patrols to ensure everyone can enjoy the area.

Politics

13 h. ago ‘Touron’ sparks outrage after walking toddler up to wild bison inside Yellowstone National Park: ‘I was shocked’

The shocking incident was captured on video, with one observer referring to the adult responsible as a ‘touron’ – a mix of ‘tourist’ and ‘moron’

Events

16 h. ago British national says he walked away from Air India plane crash disaster

Watch as a British national who claims he survived the Air India plane crash walks away from the disaster which claimed the lives of over 200 people.

Events

18 h. ago Miracle in seat 11a: British national survives Air India plane crash disaster

The survivor is reportedly a British national who walked away from the crash site

Events

23 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway to be hit by flash floods and thunderstorms this weekend as weather warning issued

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Saturday and also fears there could be hail and strong gusts of wind.

Events

26 h. ago NHS Dumfries and Galloway predicts budget burst of £28 million in 2025/26 financial year

The overspend is down from the £33.6 million previously expected and includes £21.7 million of cuts.

Economics

26 h. ago New benches unveiled at Dumfries and Galloway community woodland

Forty people attended the unveiling of Phil Daube's benches at Glaisters Bridge Community Woodlands near Corsock.

Politics

26 h. ago Seven Dumfries and Galloway people feared to have died from drug abuse since start of 2025

The figures from Police Scotland and the Scottish Government have been described as 'tragic'.

Events

40 h. ago Twelve of Brian Wilson’s greatest songs – from surf to psychedelia and beyond

Elaborating classic pop and doo-wop into divinely beautiful and inimitable hitmaking, these are some of the late musician’s most unmistakable masterpiecesBrian Wilson, visionary creative spirit for the Beach Boys, dies aged 82Although co-written with Gary Usher, this reflective hymn to isolation was pure Brian autobiography, conceived as the pressures of pop success loomed. “I had a room I thought of as my kingdom,” Wilson said, “somewhere you could lock out the world.” The domain in question was the Wilson family’s music room where Brian slept “right beside the piano”. Part-inspired by the Charms’ 1956 doo-wop hit Ivory Tower, which the Wilson brothers sang themselves to sleep with, In My Room sonically recreates Brian’s feelings of sanctuary by blending his brothers’ sweet-sad harmonies with finger cymbals, harp glissandi and Santo & Johnny-style Sleep Walk guitar. Soothing yet eerie, the song spoke to the nation of 60s teenagers whose only refuge was their bedroom, and whose ...

Politics

47 h. ago Work on new Dumfries and Galloway indoor tennis centre reaches halfway stage

The £2.3 million, three court facility at the King George V complex is due to be open by the end of the year.

Politics

47 h. ago Opposition councillors back SNP bid to remove Tory Dumfries and Galloway Council leadership

Labour and Democratic Alliance members have put their names to an SNP motion of no confidence against the leader and depute leader.

Politics

47 h. ago Cash paid to ride Dumfries and Galloway Council buses wasn't banked for 10 months

An audit has revealed that when money was paid in, it went into the wrong bank account.

Economics

3 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway players enjoy national walking football success

Saints Walking Footballers Tony Muirhead and Andy Durham won the Over-50s Men's Regional Cup with Cindy Halliday enjoying success in the Over-50's women's competition

Sport

3 d. ago Five UK millionaires walking among us as National Lottery appeals for winners

Brits are being urged to check their tickets

Politics

4 d. ago New document aims to highlight Dumfries and Galloway housing opportunities

The South of Scotland Housing Prospectus outlines the unique development opportunities in the region

Politics

4 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway memorial to be unveiled to Scottish mountain rescue pioneer

A blue plaque is being installed in Gatehouse to honour Hamish MacInnes, who scaled the Matterhorn aged just 16.

Events

4 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway property market seeing increased activity and improved buyer confidence

The residential team at property consultants Galbraith handled 14 per cent more sales in the first three months of 2025 than the same quarter last year.

Economics