18 h. ago Tourism bosses welcome possible changes to potential Dumfries and Galloway visitor levy

Industry leaders are now calling for a consultation to be halted while the Scottish Government decides whether to allow local authorities to charge a flat fee.

Politics

18 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway forces charity aiming to hit a Christmas century

Southwest RNR is closing in on helping 100 former service personnel retrain as lorry drivers.

Events

24 h. ago Shocking moment British woman forces plane to divert to Crete after shoving stewardess and screaming at passengers after row sparked by someone kicking the back of her seat

Witnesses have described how the 38-year-old scratched the brave cabin crew worker, leaving her bleeding, while hurling abuse and threatening other travellers.

Events

39 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway set to be hit by as much as 40 millimetres of rain today

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain to batter the whole region over the coming hours.

Events

42 h. ago Police 'extremely concerned' for missing Ayrshire man who may have travelled to Dumfries and Galloway

Derek Collins hasn’t been seen since he was spotted in Ardrossan on Monday morning.

Events

42 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway Council collects nearly 1,000 of garden waste in 2025

The local authority's kerbside collection service, where householders pay £40 for an extra bin, is in its second year.

Politics

42 h. ago Group of schoolchildren almost knocked down at Dumfries and Galloway crossing

Parents are calling for a lollipop man to be reintroduced at the crossing near Castle Douglas Primary.

Politics

60 h. ago Reform UK leave to remain plans could kick Mother Teresa 'urban monk' out of UK

Belgian Marc Maurice, 62, will be forced out of the country he loves under Reform plans to end leave to remain. Based in Manchester, he has dedicated his life to helping others.

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65 h. ago Plane passenger reveals how he got 'petty' revenge on teen who continuously kicked and elbowed him on nine

On a long-haul flight, the last thing travellers want to deal with is annoying passengers sat next to them.

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3 d. ago Business confidence crashes to record low as bosses demand 'credible plan' to kick

Business confidence has plunged to a record low as tax fears stifle sentiment and hold back growth, a damning new poll has revealed.

Events

3 d. ago Plane passenger kicked off flight for repeatedly going to the toilet

A plane passenger found herself being asked to disembark from a flight after she repeatedly went to the toilet.

Politics

8 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway crash: A76 road closed in both directions after overturned lorry at Carronbridge

Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.

Events

2 w. ago Student success rates at Dumfries and Galloway College highlight quality of learning

Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) has achieved an impressive set of results in the latest Performance Indicators report for academic year 2023–24, which show that students across the institution are successfully gaining qualifications and progressing confidently into further study or employment.

Politics

2 w. ago Shetland says tourist tax ‘doesn’t make sense’ for the islands

Councillors said the visitor levy ‘just isn’t the answer’ for the Scottish archipelago

Politics

3 w. ago Eerie pictures show nature claiming abandoned castle where TV star grew up and now said to be home to a headless ghost

Chilling pictures show the ruined castle where a TV star grew up - and is now said to be home to a headless ghost. Kenmure Castle in Dumfries and Galloway was home to Scottish lords from 1249.

Culture

3 w. ago World premiere set for documentary about Dumfries and Galloway farm's switch to cow

A Dairy Story follows David and Wilma Finlay, who led what became Europe’s first commercially viable cow-with-calf dairy system.

Politics

3 w. ago Hundreds of young people take part in water safety training at Dumfries and Galloway beauty spot

The work was made possible thanks to a partnership between Loch Ken Trust and Drax, who own the Galloway Hydro Scheme.

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3 w. ago Dumfries and Galloway community woodland plans World Rivers Day celebration

Musicians, sound artists and storytellers will be performing at Glaisters Bridge Community Woodland on September 28.

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3 w. ago Project aiming to tackle loneliness and food poverty coming to Dumfries and Galloway

The free Galloway Gathering Tour will bring people together through live music, shared meals and social connection.

Politics

3 w. ago Dumfries and Galloway tourism leaders want visitor levy plans 'kicked into the long grass'

Chris Walker, who runs the Selkirk Arms in Kirkcudbright, fears it will be bad news for both businesses and visitors.

Politics