12 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway residents urged to listen out for rare Scottish amphibian

The Solway Coast is the only place where the natterjack toad can be found in Scotland.

Politics

16 h. ago People in Dumfries and Galloway urged to walk every day in May

Paths For All is highlighting how walking can change lives and reveal unexpected discoveries.

Politics

17 h. ago Take part in Walk Every Day in May campaign to boost your physical and mental health

Initiative being rolled out to coincide with National Walking Month and will highlight the simple yet transformative power of daily activity to showcase how walking can change lives and reveal unexpected discoveries one step at a time.

Politics

40 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway groups urged to apply for share of nearly £300,000 of support

The Community Led Local Development programme is set to reopen for applications.

Economics

6 d. ago parkwalk record smashed on parkrun and Vitality’s ‘Let’s Walk’ day

This weekend saw a record number of parkwalkers at parkrun across the United Kingdom as the nation came together for parkrun and Vitality’s ‘Let’s Walk’ day with over 13,000 people walking at their local parkrun.

Politics

6 d. ago People across Dumfries and Galloway urged to take simple steps towards aging well in May

The Take Five to Age Well campaign highlights the fact small, daily choices can make a huge difference.

Events

2 w. ago 'Hidden gem' UK walk has seven waterfalls and is perfect for a spring day out

The Peak District is home to some beautiful walking trails, but one 5km route is particularly special as it has seven waterfalls to discover. Here's what you need to know

Politics

2 w. ago The incredible house hidden in plain sight that thousands of people walk past each day but have 'no idea it's there'

In the centre of the city of Porto in Portugal is a fascinating house - but thousands walk past it every day without noticing. 

Politics

2 w. ago New guide aims to help people find perfect Dumfries and Galloway beach for day out

Solway Firth Partnership has released its Good Beach Guide, covering the Dumfries and Galloway coast.

Politics

2 w. ago Scottish Water staff to walk out on two day strike in dispute with bosses at publicly

Unison said the pay offer from Scottish Water failed to compensate workers for a decade of real-term pay cuts.

Events

2 w. ago Five million Brits' water supplies will not be checked for quality for two days as workers go on strike over pay

Workers will walk out on Tuesday and Wednesday following a one-day strike last month.

Economics

4 w. ago More than 1,000 Scottish Water staff to stage fresh strike in pay dispute

Unison members will walk out on April 22 and 23, following a one-day strike on March 28.

Events