51 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway Solway coast environment project in line for £8 million

The Solway Coast and Marine Project Landscape Connections (SCAMP) Landscape Connections is being backed by the National Lottery Heritage Fund

Economics

52 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway river levels continue recovery after prolonged dry spell

One river has been lowered to 'alert level' and four others have now been given 'early warning' status by SEPA.

Politics

52 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway Council set to pay nearly £9.5 million for private residential children's care

A lack of capacity means some young people are currently being placed hundreds of miles away in the north of Scotland.

Economics

52 h. ago Residents of tiny Dumfries and Galloway village fear 'catastrophic' impact of children's care home

CareTec are aiming to turn a home in Milton near Crocketford into a children’s residential care home.

Society

66 h. ago Multiple earthquakes hit city's military base where nuclear weapons were tested

A US military base where nuclear weapons have been tested was close to an earthquake felt earlier today - the 3.3 magnitude tremor rocked close to Las Vegas, Nevada

Events

3 d. ago Stagecoach's future in Dumfries and Galloway raised with First Minister

MSPs Oliver Mundell and Colin Smyth are concerned the firm could close its depots in Dumfries and Stranraer, costing around 130 jobs.

Politics

3 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway salmon 'maternity hospital' gets power up from SP Energy Networks

Volunteers from the firm met Nith District Salmon Fisheries Board to plant 1,000 trees at Crawick Water.

Science

3 d. ago Talks planned over Scottish Government backing for Galloway after national park plans ditched

Galloway and West Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson is due to meet Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon today.

Politics

4 d. 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

4 d. 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

4 d. 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

4 d. 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

4 d. 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

5 d. 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

5 d. ago Man sleeps through huge 5.8 Turkey earthquake after downing 10 pints as hotel 'shakes'

EXCLUSIVE: While thousands woke up to 'violent shaking' across Greece and Turkey as a huge earthquake hit, one man was lucky enough to sleep soundly with the aid of a few pints

Politics

5 d. ago Turkey earthquake advice for Brits after holiday spot hit by 5.8 magnitude tremor

Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management website announced that the quake's epicentre was 10.43 kilometers away from the Marmaris district of Muğla, which is a popular holiday region among Brits

Events

5 d. ago Girl, 14, dies after Turkey earthquake sees 69 people jump from buildings in panic

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey this morning and a 14-year-old girl has died after 69 people jumped from buildings as they were panicked, the Turkish disaster control authority has confirmed

Events

5 d. ago Greece earthquake: Tragic cause of death of girl, 14, after mass panic hit

One person is dead and 69 people have been injured after a quake hit Greece and Turkey early this morning, with a teenage girl tragically confirmed as the first recorded fatality

Events

5 d. ago British tourists 'scramble' to protect children as 5.8mag earthquake hits Turkey

An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale hit Marmaris, Turkey, during the early hours of this morning - killing one 14-year-old girl and leaving many injured

Society

5 d. 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