16 h. ago Teen footballer given 'weeks to live' after cancer heartbreak but vows 'I will win this fight'

Charlie Watson, from Lochmaben, Dumfries and Galloway, was diagnosed with nodular malignant melanoma after a mole appeared on his abdomen last summer

Sport

25 h. ago Low rainfall could lead to summer water shortages in Dumfries and Galloway

Parts of the region received less than a third of their average March rainfall.

Politics

28 h. ago Target date of 2030 for controversial Dumfries Whitesands flood defence scheme to built

Dumfries and Galloway Council hopes construction work on the £37.5million scheme will begin in spring next year.

Events

46 h. ago First Minister offers Dumfries and Galloway Council 'advisory support' after Kirkcudbright Bridge closure

John Swinney has ruled out offering the local authority extra cash to tackle the issue but has suggested other support may be available.

Politics

49 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway whisky firm lodges plans for new shop and visitor centre

Whiskybroker Ltd sources and supplies casks and bottles of whisky to people and businesses around the world.

Economics

3 d. ago First Minister rules out providing extra cash to tackle Kirkcudbright Bridge closure

John Swinney told Galloway and West Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson it is "the responsibility of individual local authorities to manage their own budgets'.

Politics

3 d. ago Stay of execution for Dumfries and Galloway nursery which was due to close after summer

One member said the move to close Drummore Early Learning Centre without councillor approval had caused 'immeasurable damage' to the local authority.

Politics

3 d. ago Kirkcudbright Bridge closure raised with Scotland's First Minister John Swinney

Galloway and West Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson and South Scotland MSP Emma Harper have brought the matter to Mr Swinney's attention.

Politics

3 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway at 'extreme' risk of wildfires as dry spell continues

The sunshine and dry weather has created tinderbox conditions in the countryside, leading to an increased possibility of wildfires.

Events

3 d. ago Former Tory Scottish Secretary Alister Jack to be given place in House of Lords

The ex-MP for Dumfries and Galloway is expected to be given a peerage in Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list.

Society

4 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway Council workers could strike in dispute over pay

Unison union officials say more than 90 per cent of members who took part in a consultation are in favour of striking.

Economics

4 d. ago Working group to tackle road safety issues of asylum seekers on busy Dumfries and Galloway road

Concerns have been raised over “a number of very near misses” involving the residents of the Mercure Hotel walking on the A710 on the outskirts of Dumfries.

Events

5 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway Council officials had 'no alternative' but to close Kirkcudbright Bridge

Locals had just one hour’s notice that the crossing was to be shut to vehicles due to safety concerns about the condition of the structure.

Politics

5 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway bus drivers consider strike action over pay dispute

Stagecoach West Scotland drivers who are members of the Unite union are being balloted on industrial action.

Events

7 d. ago Former civil engineer with Dumfries and Galloway Council 'raised Kirkcudbright Bridge concerns years ago'

Alan Johnstone, who was the principal engineer responsible for council owned bridges, says he had been investigating the possibility of a new bridge before his retirement.

Politics

7 d. ago WH Smith name set to disappear from two Dumfries and Galloway town centres

The firm has sold all 480 of its high street branches to Modella Capital, with stores set to be rebranded as TG Jones.

Events

7 d. ago Support scheme for Dumfries and Galloway youngsters with complex needs axed due to council cuts

Dumfries and Galloway Carers Centre had used council funding to provide a Summer of Play scheme, which parents and carers can apply to for support during the school holidays.

Politics

8 d. ago Part of key Dumfries and Galloway road to close this weekend for resurfacing

The A75 at Drummore Roundabout will be closed from tonight until Monday - and again for four nights next week.

Politics

8 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway councillor hits out at 'revolting' human faeces being dumped in A75 laybys

Castle Douglas and Crocketford Councillor Pauline Drysdale believes there are at least three stop-off points along the A75 where human excrement has been ditched.

Events

8 d. ago Center Parcs unveils plans for new 'first of its kind' 700 lodge village

The new resort will be situated near Hawick in the Scottish Borders, and would see a £350-400 million investment, as well as the creation of around 750-800 jobs during its construction

Politics