19 h. ago Overnight convoys to be used while section of Dumfries and Galloway road is resurfaced

Amey will begin work on a section of the A75 on Sunday evening.

Politics

20 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway businesses more confident in economy than any time since 2022

The latest South of Scotland Business Survey also reveals nearly half of the region's businesses are aiming to grow.

Economics

62 h. ago Hundreds more wild boar to spread across Scotland, as numbers in west Highlands and Dumfries and Galloway grow

New research has projected the wild boar population in Scotland in 50 years’ time.

Politics

69 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway hotel manager recognised at Scottish Bar and Pub Awards

Fiona Joyce from Solway Lodge was stunned to receive the Unsung Hero accolade.

Society

3 d. ago West Lothian Council leader and MP meet Linburn residents after veterans’ site sale announcement

Residents of the Linburn housing development in Wilkieston, originally built to provide homes and specialist support for veterans, are facing an uncertain future after Sight Scotland Veterans announced plans to sell the site.

Politics

3 d. ago Solar panels helping Dumfries and Galloway social housing tenants save hundreds of pounds

Wheatley Homes has been working with Lumos Renewables to install the panels on nearly 200 homes.

Politics

3 d. ago Kirkcudbright Citizens Advice sessions doubled to meet rising demand

Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service will now run outreach clinics at The Johnston twice a month.

Politics

4 d. ago Doctors find drug that is better than aspirin at preventing heart attacks

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Events

6 d. ago Gang caught by Scots cops after fake designer pants sting ordered to pay back £90m

Officers stopped a van driven by a gang member which was carrying fake clothing on the A74 at Ecclefechan in Dumfries and Galloway.

Economics

6 d. ago Inspectors demand Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary staff provided with kids' life support training

Concerns were also raised about sharps storage and unsecured medicine trolleys following a visit in June.

Politics

6 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway woman aiming to help improve oral health in Africa

Diane Wales will be travelling to Tanzania with Bridge2Aid in November as part of a volunteer team from Henry Schein Dental UK.

Politics

7 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway couple celebrate 60 years of happiness together

John and Sandra Corrie from Park of Tongland marked their diamond wedding anniversary on August 25.

Politics

7 d. ago Stunning Dumfries and Galloway garden to open to the public for charity

3 Millhall at the Dhoon near Kirkcudbright was once dubbed 'The Garden of the Unexpected'.

Politics

8 d. ago Ayrshire village wins top award for 'best kept' War Memorial

The memorial, located at the Cross, came out top on the RBL Scotland’s Small Communities with Gardens category of the Glasgow, Ayrshire, Dumfries and Galloway area.

Events

8 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway train passengers to be hit by weekend engineering works

Bus services will run between Dumfries and Carlisle as well as between Lockerbie and Glasgow Central on Sunday.

Events

8 d. ago Sections of important Dumfries and Galloway road to be hit by overnight closures

There will also be temporary traffic lights and lane closures on part of the A75.

Events

1 week ago People across Dumfries and Galloway asked to open garden gates for charity

Scotland's Gardens Scheme has launched its Open for Good campaign to encourage people to open their gardens to the public.

Politics

1 week ago Scots mum says she will 'make history' to become Britain’s first female bare knuckle champion

Sandra Rees, from Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, says she wants to 'build a legacy' after starting to box just four years ago.

Politics

1 week ago Scotland education: Dramatic surge in Scottish home schooling blamed on violence in classrooms

In Dumfries and Galloway, the number of children home schooled more than quadrupled over a four year period.

Events

1 week ago Low river levels in Dumfries and Galloway causing concern for environment experts

The Esk, Annan, Nith, Dee and Cree have all been moved to 'early warning' status in the latest water scarcity report.

Politics