17 h. ago Greece evacuates civilians near Athens as it becomes the latest British tourist hotspot to be hit by wildfires

The new wildfire broke out at Koropi, a town some 30 kilometres (20 miles) east of Athens, where residents received text messages from civil protection units urging them to evacuate

Events

24 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway residents urged to have their say on plans for old folks' champion

A consultation is under way on South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth idea for a dedicated commissioner for Scotland’s older people.

Politics

24 h. ago Kids eat free in Dumfries and Galloway Tesco stores during summer holidays

The move is one of a number of steps the supermarket giant is taking to help out families as part of its Stronger Starts programme.

Politics

47 h. ago Retired civil engineer claims Dumfries and Galloway Council has 'missed a trick' over Kirkcudbright Bridge traffic calming

Alan Johnstone feels traffic lights and bollards wouldn't be needed on Kirkcudbright Bridge if the structure had been load tested.

Politics

47 h. ago Average monthly rent for private Dumfries and Galloway properties soars in two years

Despite the 'sharp' rise, the region still has the lowest average monthly rent in the UK.

Society

47 h. ago Recruitment begins for £8 million Dumfries and Galloway environmental project

Four posts have been created for the Solway Coast and Marine Projects (SCAMP) – Landscape Connections initiative, which aims to boost environmental restoration.

Economics

48 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway rugby star to captain Scotland in first game of summer tour

Stafford McDowall will lead Gregor Townsend's team out against the Maori All Blacks on Saturday.

Sport

49 h. ago Outlander's Sam Heughan says 'undiscovered' part of Scotland 'should be talked about'

The Outlander star, who was born in a small hillside village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, has gushed about the area he believes is the 'undiscovered Scotland'

Politics

3 d. ago Exciting summer holiday events planned for Dumfries and Galloway coastal woodlands

Woodlands along the Solway coast a series of adventure sessions in a bid to give young people the ability to better enjoy and understand their local environment.

Politics

3 d. ago Redundancy threat for up to 100 workers who help maintain key Dumfries and Galloway roads

The Unite union claims roads maintenance firm Amey is looking at axing jobs from the workforce assigned to routes such as the A75, A76 and A701.

Events

3 d. ago Call for tougher action to tackle 'growing scourge of gulls' in Dumfries and Galloway

The birds have been causing problems across the region for years with 'wild flappers' particularly bad in Kirkcudbright, Stranraer and Dumfries.

Politics

3 d. ago New haven for one of UK's rarest mammals to be unveiled in Dumfries and Galloway

The pine marten haven at Kirroughtree Visitor Centre near Newton Stewart will be launched on Saturday.

Politics

4 d. ago NC500 alternative in Scotland with dark skies, medieval castles and scenic crowd free roads

The road trip is a 300-mile route through Dumfries and Galloway and Ayrshire, offering quiet roads, castles, forests and coast without the crowds

Events

4 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway curlers to represent Team GB at 2026 Winter Olympics

Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan, Bobby Lammie, Sophie Jackson and Fay Henderson will all be making the trip to Italy next year.

Politics

4 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway school's environment project earns success at Scotland’s Finest Wood Awards

Youngsters at Hardgate Primary transformed a wood and have been learning about the environment in a local forest.

Events

8 d. ago National park Scotland: Where £160k was spent on consultation for axed Dumfries and Galloway plan

The cost of a consultation surrounding the national park originally planned for Dumfries and Galloway has been revealed.

Economics

8 d. ago Residents urged to get behind local businesses in West Lothian during Independents Day weekend

The national awareness campaign aims to shine the spotlight on independent businesses and retailers

Politics

9 d. ago Lanarkshire residents urged to submit meter readings as energy price cap falls

Advice Direct Scotland, which runs the national energy advice service energyadvice.scot, is reminding consumers to act before midnight on June 30 to avoid being overcharged.

Politics

2 w. ago Residents urged to close windows and doors as firefighters tackle huge blaze at storage unit

45 firefighters were called to the warehouse in Middleton

Events

2 w. ago Gregor Poynton MP meets UK Veterans Minister to raise plight of Linburn Veterans and Scotland's Military Museum

Gregor Poynton, MP for the Livingston constituency, has today met with the UK Labour Government’s Veterans Minister, Al Carns, to highlight the urgent situation facing residents at the Linburn Park in West Lothian.

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