41 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway set to be hit by flash flooding and thunderstorms as weather warning issued

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning and believes as much as 75mm of rain could fall in the space of just a few hours.

Events

43 h. ago Key Dumfries and Galloway road reopens following lorry fire as repairs continue

The A75 was closed at Annan for most of Thursday following the incident, causing heavy traffic in the town.

Events

43 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway Scottish Water staff accept new pay deal after walkouts

Unions say the deal covers both the current and next financial year and is worth at least £2,850 to each member of staff.

Economics

43 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway cancer patient waited nearly a year to start treatment

The length of the longest NHS Dumfries and Galloway wait for treatment to start has more than tripled in the past decade.

Science

51 h. ago Keir Starmer's reset deal means we'll pay millions to the EU all over again

The Prime Minister was last night accused of handing a blank cheque to Brussels as part of his controversial post- Brexit agreement.

Economics

59 h. ago Scottish Water workers accept pay offer but ‘concerns continue’, says union

The deal with Unison has brought a series of ongoing strikes to an end.

Economics

66 h. ago Major Dumfries and Galloway road closed due to lorry fire as drivers told to 'take care'

Emergency services are currently dealing with the incident on the A75 near Annan.

Transport

66 h. ago Scottish Rally Championship battle heading to Dumfries and Galloway for RSAC Scottish Rally

Dalbeattie is playing host to the RSAC Scottish Rally, with fans able to watch the cars in action as well as see them up close in service.

Events

66 h. ago Dalbeattie roadworks cause chaos for Dumfries and Galloway bus journeys

Stagecoach missed out stops in Beeswing and Kirkgunzeon as their buses were unable to negotiate a diversion due to parked cars.

Events

68 h. ago Claremont Rambling Club's sunny stroll in Dumfries and Galloway

This was quite a challenge on a hot summer’s day with temperatures of around 27C.

Politics

3 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway rugby star to win 14th Scotland cap against Samoa

Stafford McDowall has been restored to Gregor Townsend's team for the final game of the Skyscanner Pacific Tour.

Politics

3 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway garden to open for charity under Scotland’s Gardens Scheme

People can enjoy wandering around the gardens of Kings Grange House near Castle Douglas while listening to jazz music.

Politics

3 d. ago Campaigners fighting Dumfries and Galloway windfarm urge people to object as deadline looms

The Glengap Community Group is opposing Wind 2 Energy’s plans for a nine-turbine project at Lairdmannoch.

Events

4 d. ago Trump says Indonesia to pay 19% tariffs, buy 50 Boeing jets under trade deal

Rate is significantly below the 32% the US president had threatened but timeline for implementation of deal remains unclearUS President Donald Trump says he has struck a trade pact with Indonesia resulting in significant purchase commitments from the south-east Asian country, after negotiations to avoid steeper tariffs.Indonesian goods entering the United States would face a 19% tariff, Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform. This is significantly below the 32% level the president earlier threatened. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago Scots hospice workers 'not getting a fair deal' on pay under SNP Government

Scottish Labour pledged hospice-based doctors and nurses would see their wages rise to NHS levels if the party won power at Holyrood.

Economics

4 d. ago People in Dumfries and Galloway urged to help end support 'postcode lottery' for bereaved parents

A new report by Sands has revealed that three-quarters of bereaved parents wanted mental health support – but only eight per cent were able to access this through the NHS.

Politics

5 d. ago Garrett Wilson deal winners, losers: Drake London, Sauce Gardner should get pay bump

Garrett Wilson deal winners, losers: Drake London, Sauce Gardner should get pay bump  USA Today

Economics

5 d. ago Rachel Reeves warns striking doctors to step back from brink

Chancellor Rachel Reeves told The Mirror this year’s pay deal is not up for discussion but the Government would work with resident doctors to improve working conditions

Events

5 d. ago People in Dumfries and Galloway encouraged to get on their bikes during summer holidays

Free sessions for beginners and families are being offered across the region thanks to Sustrans’ IBike Dumfries and Galloway project.

Politics

5 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway bike facilities set for upgrade thanks to Levelling Up cash

Plans are being made for 'multi-modal transport hubs' in both Castle Douglas and Gatehouse.

Politics