14 h. ago Teenage fisherman rescued by lifeboat after being cut off by tide on Scots coast

The teenager raised the alarm after being left stranded at Southerness in Dumfries and Galloway.

Events

14 h. ago Campaigners fighting Dumfries and Galloway windfarm organise new drop

Hundreds of people have objected to Wind 2 Energy’s plans for nine turbines at Lairdmannoch

Politics

14 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway crew make it two wins in a row in Scottish Rally Championship

David Bogie and Kirsty Riddick were first of the Scottish championship runners on the Voly Grampian Forest Rally in their Skoda Fabia Rally2.

Politics

14 h. ago Fundraising campaign aims to secure future of vital Dumfries and Galloway rescue service

Fleet Bay Inshore Rescue Boat needs to make changes so it can once again be called out by the Coastguard.

Events

36 h. ago Weather warning issued for thunderstorms across Dumfries and Galloway

There is the possibility for as much as 60mm of rain to fall in the space of an hour.

Events

36 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway at 'very high' risk of wildfire as hot weather to continue

Fire chiefs have issued a warning for Monday and Tuesday with the dry weather set to continue into next week.

Events

37 h. ago Dog finally finds her forever home after spending more than four years in Scots charity's kennels

Skye is living life to the full after finding her forever home after more than 1,500 days in Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre's kennels.

Politics

37 h. ago Huge fire at former Fife hotel as emergency crews tackle major blaze

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to the incident just after 3am on Wednesday.

Events

53 h. ago Petition launched against proposed changes to Helensburgh Fire Station staffing levels

Plans by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would see Helensburgh's full-time facility switch to a "day crewing" model.

Events

61 h. ago Scots councillor under investigation amid claims he bullied local authority boss

Ian Carruthers is alleged to have behaved in a “threatening and intimidating way” towards council officials – including Dumfries and Galloway Council chief executive Dawn Roberts.

Economics

61 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway cyclists enjoy success at Scottish championships

Josh and Cobey Stewart won gold at the Scottish Youth Circuit Championships, with Rebecca Saunderson winning at the Scottish National Circuit Championships.

Sport

3 d. ago Arthur's Seat blaze continues as firefighters battle to bring fire under control

The cause of the blaze was likely started by human activity, according to Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Group Commander Niall MacLennan.

Events

3 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway residents asked to provide home for aspiring guide dogs

The charity Guide Dogs is looking for volunteer fosterers who can provide a loving home to a trainee guide dog for a set period time.

Politics

3 d. ago Nearly 2,000 patient falls recorded in Dumfries and Galloway during course of 2024

The number of falls recorded has risen by more than a third in the past five years.

Science

3 d. ago Church to open to the public for Dumfries and Galloway's Doors Open Day

People will have the chance to look around All Saints Episcopal Church in Challoch on September 6.

Politics

3 d. ago Firefighters work through night tackling Arthur’s Seat blaze

The alarm was raised on Sunday afternoon.

Events

4 d. ago Fire crews tackle blaze at Edinburgh landmark hill Arthur’s Seat

Firefighters were alerted at about 4.05pm.

Events

6 d. ago Ukraine may be forced to give up land held by Russia under ceasefire deal set to be agreed by Trump and Putin next week

The White House and the Kremlin are reportedly aiming to reach a deal that would secure Vladimir Putin's illegal land grab.

Politics

6 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway landmine clearing charity to help protect frankincense trees in Somalia

The HALO Trust will remove the landmines to allow the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to carry out vital environmental work on the economically important species.

Politics

6 d. ago Scottish Government 'concerned' over NHS Dumfries and Galloway financial picture

Health chiefs are forecasting an overspend of £28 million in the current financial year.

Politics