2 h. 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

7 h. 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

7 h. 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

7 h. 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

7 h. 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

28 h. 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

31 h. ago Two Dumfries and Galloway beaches given top marks for bathing water quality

Carrick and Mossyard have both been given an 'excellent' an improvement from their 'good' status in 2024.

Politics

51 h. ago Earth moves as Dumfries and Galloway hit by small earthquake

The tremor, measuring 2.2 on the Richter scale, hit a few miles south west of Beattock

Events

54 h. ago Waiting lists for Dumfries and Galloway hospital appointments branded 'devastating'

New figures show that the number of waits for outpatient appointments have hit a record high.

Politics

5 d. ago Family in emotional tribute to 'adored' grandmother killed in crash with van on busy road

The ‘adored’ grandmother killed in a crash in Dumfries and Galloway has been named.

Events

5 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway Council admits new Kirkcudbright bridge is 'years' away

The local authority has also ruled out installing a temporary crossing on cost grounds.

Politics

5 d. ago Around 130 Dumfries and Galloway jobs under threat at Stagecoach West Scotland

The firm is considering its future in the region as it believes contracts will not be renewed following concerns about a new liability clause.

Events

5 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway river levels begin to recover as dry spell ends

The Annan, Nith, Dee and Cree catchment areas have been downgraded from 'moderate scarcity' to 'alert' level.

Politics

6 d. ago Police hunt red van driver after accident on major Dumfries and Galloway road

The A75 was closed near Gatehouse for several hours on Wednesday following the accident.

Events

7 d. ago Historic Dumfries and Galloway hotel listed on auction site for £342,000

The Douglas Arms in Castle Douglas has had a number of owners in the past decade and is now listed on the Future Property Auctions website.

Economics

7 d. ago Scraps of land across Dumfries and Galloway to be used to support nature and benefit local communities

Solas for Nature hopes to turn more than 300,000 square metres of local authority land into nature-rich environmental stepping stones.

Politics

7 d. ago Traffic wardens 'might not be the most popular people' when they start Dumfries and Galloway patrols

Dumfries and Galloway Council is set to take over responsibility for enforcing parking regulations from Police Scotland.

Events

7 d. ago Crash closes major Dumfries and Galloway road as drivers urged to avoid area

The A75 has been shut near Gatehouse following a collision.

Events

7 d. ago Girl, eight, rushed to hospital after car ploughed into two pedestrians

Emergency services rushed to the scene at Monreith in Dumfries and Galloway on Tuesday morning.

Politics

9 d. ago New group announces plans to restore iconic Dumfries and Galloway landmark

The Restoring Kelton Subgroup has been launched to give a fresh look to Kelton the Beltie in Castle Douglas.

Politics