16 h. ago Project to develop £900,000 sports facility in Castle Douglas clears planning hurdle

Threave Rovers has been granted planning permission to build a 3G, all-weather pitch beside their existing ground at Meadow Park.

Economics

27 h. ago The Latest: Supreme Court will allow Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce to go ahead

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce despite warnings from experts that vital government services will be lost and hundreds of thousands of federal employees will be out of their jobs

Politics

30 h. ago US supreme court clears way for Trump officials to resume mass government firings

Justices lift lower court order that froze ‘reductions in force’ federal layoffs while litigation in case proceededThe US supreme court has cleared the way for Donald Trump’s administration to resume plans for mass firings of federal workers that critics warn could threaten critical government services.Extending a winning streak for the US president, the justices on Tuesday lifted a lower court order that had frozen sweeping federal layoffs known as “reductions in force” while litigation in the case proceeds. Continue reading...

Politics

42 h. ago Thousands of people set to line King Street for Castle Douglas Soap Box Derby

Homemade racers and their crews will be challenged by the special course, which features plenty of obstacles.

Politics

43 h. ago Ibrahima Konate 'informs Real Madrid' of his clear Liverpool transfer plan

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has just one year left on his contract and the 26-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid on a free transfer

Politics

53 h. ago Texas flooding death toll exceeds 100 as 5 million remain under flood watch – latest updates

At least 84 bodies recovered in Kerr County, according to officials; Donald Trump will travel to Texas later this weekTexas floods kill more than 100 people as more victims expectedTexas flood survivors question planning and responseResidents of Kerr County began clearing mud and salvaging what they could from their demolished properties as they recounted harrowing escapes from rapidly rising floodwaters late Friday.Reagan Brown said his parents, in their 80s, managed to escape uphill as water inundated their home in the town of Hunt. Continue reading...

Events

55 h. ago Texas flooding kills more than 90 people as 5 million remain under flood watch – latest updates

Donald Trump will travel to Texas later this week as Texas senator Ted Cruz defends response to floodingCamp Mystic confirms 27 children and counsellors died in floodsTexas flood survivors question planning and responseResidents of Kerr County began clearing mud and salvaging what they could from their demolished properties as they recounted harrowing escapes from rapidly rising floodwaters late Friday.Reagan Brown said his parents, in their 80s, managed to escape uphill as water inundated their home in the town of Hunt. Continue reading...

Events

56 h. ago Before the government overhauls special educational needs, lessons must be learnt

Editorial: The welfare reform bill fiasco has made rethinking education, health and care plans infinitely more difficult. Any reforms must clearly be for the benefit of the recipients – not driven by the Treasury’s need to make savings

Politics

56 h. ago Texas flooding kills 91 people; White House confirms Trump will visit state – latest updates

Texas senator Ted Cruz defends response to flooding as risk of new deluge remains high with more rain forecastCamp Mystic confirms 27 children and counsellors died in floodsTexas flood survivors question planning and responseResidents of Kerr County began clearing mud and salvaging what they could from their demolished properties as they recounted harrowing escapes from rapidly rising floodwaters late Friday.Reagan Brown said his parents, in their 80s, managed to escape uphill as water inundated their home in the town of Hunt. Continue reading...

Events

57 h. ago Texas flooding kills nearly 90 people; White House confirms Trump will visit state – latest updates

Texas senator Ted Cruz defends response to flooding as risk of new deluge remains high with more rain forecastCamp Mystic confirms 27 children and counsellors died in floodsTexas flood survivors question planning and responseResidents of Kerr County began clearing mud and salvaging what they could from their demolished properties as they recounted harrowing escapes from rapidly rising floodwaters late Friday.Reagan Brown said his parents, in their 80s, managed to escape uphill as water inundated their home in the town of Hunt. Continue reading...

Events

62 h. ago Special programme created to honour Threave Rovers stalwarts' decades of service

Wilma and Nelson – known as Nellie – Cochrane have given the Castle Douglas club more than 100 years of service between them.

Events

62 h. ago Guide takes final meeting as Castle Douglas Guide leader after more than 40 years

Anne Carstairs from Crossmichael has dedicated her life to Girlguiding, having been with the organisation for 50 years.

Politics

5 d. ago Excitement builds ahead of Castle Douglas Civic Week and Douglas Day 2025

Everything from fun runs and discos to football camps and quizzes will be taking place in the build-up to Douglas Day itself on July 19.

Politics

7 d. ago Stretch of Dumfries bypass closed due to overturned lorry as drivers advised to take alternative route

Drivers are being urged to take alternative routes as the road is blocked near the Castle Douglas Road roundabout.

Politics

1 week ago Colorado funeral home owner sentenced to 20 years for cheating customers and government

Jon Hallford will also face sentencing in August for state case after pleading guilty to 191 counts of corpse abuseA Colorado funeral home owner who stashed nearly 190 dead bodies in a decrepit building and sent grieving families fake ashes was sentenced to 20 years in prison in federal court on Friday for cheating customers and defrauding the federal government out of nearly $900,000 in Covid-19 aid.Jon Hallford, the owner of Return to Nature funeral home, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud last year and had faced a maximum of 20 years in prison. Federal prosecutors are seeking a 15-year sentence and Hallford’s attorney asked for 10 years. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Castle Douglas opticians unveil new look after a recent refurbishment

Purcell Opticians' extensive refurbishment has modernised the interior of the practice and allows for new services to be brought in.

Politics

2 w. ago Inside Glastonbury's horrifying 'jail' for fence jumpers and drug dealers at iconic music festival

Glastonbury Festival is taking place this week as 210,000 music fans camp across more than 900 acres - but on site, there's a special 'jail' for anyone caught misbehaving or attempting to trespass

Events

2 w. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan's snooker plans become clearer after reuniting with girlfriend Laila Rouass

Ronnie O'Sullivan plans for the new snooker season have emerged following the news that the seven-time world champion has reconciled with long-term partner Laila Rouass

Politics

2 w. ago Phil Foden has made feelings clear on Liverpool transfer plan after £35m deal nearly done

Liverpool are weighing up a move for Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi, who has previously been lauded as a key figure in the dressing room by England team-mate Phil Foden

Economics

2 w. ago Major sporting events and grassroots sport to receive £900 million funding

At least £400 million will also be invested in new and upgraded grassroots sport facilities.

Economics