82 m. ago Teenage fisherman rescued by lifeboat after being cut off by tide on Scots coast

The teenager raised the alarm after being left stranded at Southerness in Dumfries and Galloway.

Events

82 m. ago Campaigners fighting Dumfries and Galloway windfarm organise new drop

Hundreds of people have objected to Wind 2 Energy’s plans for nine turbines at Lairdmannoch

Politics

82 m. ago Dumfries and Galloway crew make it two wins in a row in Scottish Rally Championship

David Bogie and Kirsty Riddick were first of the Scottish championship runners on the Voly Grampian Forest Rally in their Skoda Fabia Rally2.

Politics

83 m. ago Fundraising campaign aims to secure future of vital Dumfries and Galloway rescue service

Fleet Bay Inshore Rescue Boat needs to make changes so it can once again be called out by the Coastguard.

Events

23 h. ago Weather warning issued for thunderstorms across Dumfries and Galloway

There is the possibility for as much as 60mm of rain to fall in the space of an hour.

Events

23 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway at 'very high' risk of wildfire as hot weather to continue

Fire chiefs have issued a warning for Monday and Tuesday with the dry weather set to continue into next week.

Events

24 h. ago Dog finally finds her forever home after spending more than four years in Scots charity's kennels

Skye is living life to the full after finding her forever home after more than 1,500 days in Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre's kennels.

Politics

48 h. ago Scots councillor under investigation amid claims he bullied local authority boss

Ian Carruthers is alleged to have behaved in a “threatening and intimidating way” towards council officials – including Dumfries and Galloway Council chief executive Dawn Roberts.

Economics

48 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway cyclists enjoy success at Scottish championships

Josh and Cobey Stewart won gold at the Scottish Youth Circuit Championships, with Rebecca Saunderson winning at the Scottish National Circuit Championships.

Sport

3 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway residents asked to provide home for aspiring guide dogs

The charity Guide Dogs is looking for volunteer fosterers who can provide a loving home to a trainee guide dog for a set period time.

Politics

3 d. ago Nearly 2,000 patient falls recorded in Dumfries and Galloway during course of 2024

The number of falls recorded has risen by more than a third in the past five years.

Science

3 d. ago Church to open to the public for Dumfries and Galloway's Doors Open Day

People will have the chance to look around All Saints Episcopal Church in Challoch on September 6.

Politics

6 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway landmine clearing charity to help protect frankincense trees in Somalia

The HALO Trust will remove the landmines to allow the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to carry out vital environmental work on the economically important species.

Politics

6 d. ago Scottish Government 'concerned' over NHS Dumfries and Galloway financial picture

Health chiefs are forecasting an overspend of £28 million in the current financial year.

Politics

6 d. ago Roadworks to cause overnight closures on stretch of major Dumfries and Galloway road

Amey is carrying out essential resurfacing work on the A701 at Parkgate next week.

Politics

6 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway scheme to help new entrepreneurs gets £1.5 million boost

The South of Scotland Enterprise Pathways Pre-Start is continuing after a successful pilot stage.

Economics

6 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway College boosted by new SOSE investment to help tackle digital poverty

Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) is proud to announce it has taken a significant step forward in addressing digital poverty and empowering student innovation, thanks to a £50,000 investment from South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE).

Politics

7 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway brewery team hail 'incredible' community support after fire

An online fundraising campaign has raised nearly £10,000 for Sulwath Brewery after a tank was destroyed by the blaze.

Events

7 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway holistic play hub having positive impact on rural families

Occupational therapist Kerry Widowson launched Dinkies in Dalbeattie after receiving support from Business Gateway.

Politics

8 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway Council taking steps towards gender equality and tackling violence against women

Dumfries and Galloway Council has joined the Equally Safe at Work accreditation programme led by the Close the Gap charity.

Events