6 h. 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

6 h. 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

6 h. 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

6 h. ago Pay dispute involving Dumfries and Galloway Scottish Water workers rumbles on

The latest offer has been slammed by unions – despite the utility firm describing it as 'very strong and progressive'.

Economics

3 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway Solway coast environment project in line for £8 million

The Solway Coast and Marine Project Landscape Connections (SCAMP) Landscape Connections is being backed by the National Lottery Heritage Fund

Economics

3 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway river levels continue recovery after prolonged dry spell

One river has been lowered to 'alert level' and four others have now been given 'early warning' status by SEPA.

Politics

3 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway Council set to pay nearly £9.5 million for private residential children's care

A lack of capacity means some young people are currently being placed hundreds of miles away in the north of Scotland.

Economics

3 d. ago Residents of tiny Dumfries and Galloway village fear 'catastrophic' impact of children's care home

CareTec are aiming to turn a home in Milton near Crocketford into a children’s residential care home.

Society

3 d. ago Endangered sharks being killed at alarming levels in Pacific, Greenpeace claims, after cutting 20km of vessel’s longline

Activists on Rainbow Warrior in waters north of New Zealand claim Spanish vessel hauled in and killed three mako sharks in 30 minutesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEndangered sharks are being killed at alarming levels in the Pacific and industrial fishing is putting marine biodiversity at increasing risk, Greenpeace has claimed, after its activists disrupted a Spanish vessel operating north of New Zealand.The campaign group said activists on the Rainbow Warrior this week observed a longline fishing operation by the Playa Zahara in the South Fiji Basin. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Stagecoach's future in Dumfries and Galloway raised with First Minister

MSPs Oliver Mundell and Colin Smyth are concerned the firm could close its depots in Dumfries and Stranraer, costing around 130 jobs.

Politics

4 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway salmon 'maternity hospital' gets power up from SP Energy Networks

Volunteers from the firm met Nith District Salmon Fisheries Board to plant 1,000 trees at Crawick Water.

Science

4 d. ago Talks planned over Scottish Government backing for Galloway after national park plans ditched

Galloway and West Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson is due to meet Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon today.

Politics

5 d. ago Date set for special meeting of Dumfries and Galloway Council after leadership challenge

The proposal from the SNP group has been 'supported by a sufficient number of councillors from across political parties'.

Politics

5 d. ago Opposition parties claim Dumfries and Galloway Council has descended into 'chaos'

The SNP group has submitted a vote of no confidence in the Conservative administration after seven councillors quit the group.

Events

5 d. ago Councillors who quit Dumfries and Galloway Tory group want decisions 'made closer to home'

Andrew Giusti, Chrissie Hill, David Inglis and Richard Marsh all resigned from the Tory group over the weekend.

Politics

5 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway firms named and shamed for not paying the minimum wage

Staff were left more than £15,000 out of pocket – and are now set to be repaid if they haven’t already received what they are owed.

Economics

5 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway shopkeeper urging people not to buy illegal vapes

Graham Watson, who is also president of the Scottish Grocers’ Federation, made the plea after a ban on the sale of single-use vapes came into force on Sunday

Economics

5 d. ago House from iconic 90s BBC sitcom goes on the market for £337,000

Fans of the classic BBC comedy can now buy the three-bedroom terraced home after it went on the market for £337,500.

Economics

6 d. ago Amanda Holden, 54, reminds fans her family's beautiful Cornwall property is for sale

The TV star's parents have put their stunning four-bedroom property on the market

Society

6 d. ago Businesses join forces for video to get out the message that Kirkcudbright is open

The social media campaign urges people to visit Dumfries and Galloway's Artists' Town even though the bridge will be closed for another month.

Politics