6 h. ago Hundreds more wild boar to spread across Scotland, as numbers in west Highlands and Dumfries and Galloway grow

New research has projected the wild boar population in Scotland in 50 years’ time.

Politics

7 h. ago James Whale's will is revealed after broadcaster's death aged 74 following cancer battle

James Whale's will has been revealed after the Talk TV presenter died at the age of 74 following a battle with kidney cancer. 

Events

13 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 02 September: Gold price at record level, index struggles

The price of gold today set a new all-time high, fuelled by bets on US interest rate cuts.

Politics

13 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway hotel manager recognised at Scottish Bar and Pub Awards

Fiona Joyce from Solway Lodge was stunned to receive the Unsung Hero accolade.

Society

14 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 02 September: Gold price at record level, index opens lower

The price of gold today set a new all-time high, fuelled by bets on US interest rate cuts.

Politics

37 h. ago Solar panels helping Dumfries and Galloway social housing tenants save hundreds of pounds

Wheatley Homes has been working with Lumos Renewables to install the panels on nearly 200 homes.

Politics

37 h. ago Kirkcudbright Citizens Advice sessions doubled to meet rising demand

Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service will now run outreach clinics at The Johnston twice a month.

Politics

3 d. ago It's the symptomless 'silent killer' condition that affects more than 7.2million Britons and leads to more deaths than breast and prostate cancer combined

It has been described by experts as a slow-moving tidal wave threatening to engulf the NHS. At least one million are thought to be living with the disease without knowing it.

Events

4 d. ago Gang caught by Scots cops after fake designer pants sting ordered to pay back £90m

Officers stopped a van driven by a gang member which was carrying fake clothing on the A74 at Ecclefechan in Dumfries and Galloway.

Economics

4 d. ago Inspectors demand Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary staff provided with kids' life support training

Concerns were also raised about sharps storage and unsecured medicine trolleys following a visit in June.

Politics

4 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway woman aiming to help improve oral health in Africa

Diane Wales will be travelling to Tanzania with Bridge2Aid in November as part of a volunteer team from Henry Schein Dental UK.

Politics

5 d. ago Trainer pays heartbreaking tribute to star horse after death from lung cancer

Our Champ, trained by Chris Gordon, won at Cheltenham and Ascot and started the campaign by landing the Swinton Hurdle under Freddie Gordon

Events

5 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway couple celebrate 60 years of happiness together

John and Sandra Corrie from Park of Tongland marked their diamond wedding anniversary on August 25.

Politics

5 d. ago Stunning Dumfries and Galloway garden to open to the public for charity

3 Millhall at the Dhoon near Kirkcudbright was once dubbed 'The Garden of the Unexpected'.

Politics

6 d. ago Ayrshire village wins top award for 'best kept' War Memorial

The memorial, located at the Cross, came out top on the RBL Scotland’s Small Communities with Gardens category of the Glasgow, Ayrshire, Dumfries and Galloway area.

Events

6 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway train passengers to be hit by weekend engineering works

Bus services will run between Dumfries and Carlisle as well as between Lockerbie and Glasgow Central on Sunday.

Events

6 d. ago Sections of important Dumfries and Galloway road to be hit by overnight closures

There will also be temporary traffic lights and lane closures on part of the A75.

Events

7 d. ago Paul Merton says ‘falling in love’ eight months after wife’s death was ‘natural’

‘Have I Got News For You’ star married Suki Webster after second wife died of breast cancer

Events

7 d. ago Paul Merton says falling in love six months after wife’s death was natural

‘Have I Got News For You’ star married Suki Webster after second wife died of breast cancer

Events

8 d. ago Chilling moment doctor realises evil mum had poisoned family with 'delicious' deadly lunch

Erin Patterson's murder trial heard she invited her estranged husband's family to lunch to discuss her alleged cancer diagnosis. The meal resulted in the deaths of three people from mushroom poisoning

Society