12 h. ago More than 40 Dumfries and Galloway community projects to share £440k windfall

Food schemes, community transport and support for older folk were among the schemes to benefit.

Economics

12 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway outpatient appointment waiting lists hit record high

As many as 15 people in the region could have been waiting for more than two years to be seen.

Events

12 h. ago Scaffolding set to remain on Dumfries and Galloway landmark nearly six years after being put up

MacLellan’s Castle in Kirkcudbright is one of a number of HES sites across Dumfries and Galloway where public access is either restricted or banned.

Politics

12 h. ago German student teacher undertaking first placement at Dumfries and Galloway school

Selma Holdack is on placement at Kirkgunzeon Primary, having previously volunteered with Loch Arthur’s Camphill community at Beeswing.

Society

12 h. ago First Minister urged to meet campaigners fighting to reopen Dumfries and Galloway maternity unit

Finlay Carson MSP has called on John Swinney and Health Secretary Neil Gray to meet Galloway Community Hospital Action Group.

Politics

12 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway Scottish Water workers to strike amid pay row

Staff in GMB Scotland are set to down tools on March 28 due to a dispute over pay.

Economics

13 h. ago Buyers need confidence in economy for home sales to improve – Berkeley Group

The firm said in its latest trading update that ‘inquiries are at a consistently good level’.

Economics

13 h. ago Special Dumfries and Galloway event to look at spread of bluetongue virus across Europe

Galloway Vets in Kirkcudbright are organising the event, which will also look at the threat the virus poses to Dumfries and Galloway’s farmers.

Politics

31 h. ago UK emissions fell to lowest level since 1872 last year, analysis finds

The country’s planet-warming emissions fell by 3.6% to 371 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (Mtco2e) in 2024, Carbon Brief found.

Events

35 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway town's resilience put to the test with mock emergency car crash

The scenario took place on Throughgate on Dalry, with a driver, passenger and pedestrian being 'injured'.

Events

58 h. ago Plans revealed for green hydrogen project near former Scots nuclear power plant

Green Cat Hydrogen claims its proposal at Chapelcross in Dumfries and Galloway will provide a massive jobs boost.

Events

58 h. ago Economic confidence among Dumfries and Galloway businesses at lowest level for more than two years

Nearly all of the companies and organisations who responded to the South of Scotland Business Panel Survey said they had a significant financial concern.

Economics

60 h. ago West Lothian working with other councils to develop electric vehicle infrastructure

Edinburgh council is the lead local authority in a group which includes immediate neighbours in Falkirk, Mid and East Lothian as well as the Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, and Fife.

Politics

3 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway care home recognised as one of the best in Scotland

Barlochan House in Palnackie has received a Top 20 Care Home award from the carehome.co.uk website.

Politics

7 d. ago Popular Dumfries and Galloway restaurant to close after nearly 40 years

The owners of Carlo's in Castle Douglas have announced "with a heavy heart" that it will shut in May.

Politics

7 d. ago Work to transform Dumfries and Galloway cottage hospitals into health and social care hubs underway

The sites in Kirkcudbright, Moffat, Thornhill and Newton Stewart are being transformed into community health and social care hubs.

Science

7 d. ago Organisers of popular Scots music festival announce it won't take place in 2025

Music at the Multiverse, held at Crawick Multiverse in Dumfries and Galloway, is now going to be held every two years.

Culture

8 d. ago 'Renovation project' house in 'tranquil' Scots village to go under the hammer

The three-bedroom house in Parkgate, Dumfries and Galloway is in need of a full renovation.

Politics

8 d. ago UK construction in worst slump since 2020 due to 'dearth of new projects'

'Weak demand conditions were attributed to entrenched caution among clients, against a backdrop of subdued consumer confidence and lacklustre economic performance'

Politics

8 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway kids set to enjoy World Book Day thanks to music legend Dolly Parton

Wheatley Foundation has distributed thousands of books to kids aged under five thanks to the support of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Culture