2 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway to be hit by flash floods and thunderstorms this weekend as weather warning issued

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Saturday and also fears there could be hail and strong gusts of wind.

Events

4 h. ago NHS Dumfries and Galloway predicts budget burst of £28 million in 2025/26 financial year

The overspend is down from the £33.6 million previously expected and includes £21.7 million of cuts.

Economics

4 h. ago New benches unveiled at Dumfries and Galloway community woodland

Forty people attended the unveiling of Phil Daube's benches at Glaisters Bridge Community Woodlands near Corsock.

Politics

4 h. ago Seven Dumfries and Galloway people feared to have died from drug abuse since start of 2025

The figures from Police Scotland and the Scottish Government have been described as 'tragic'.

Events

26 h. ago Work on new Dumfries and Galloway indoor tennis centre reaches halfway stage

The £2.3 million, three court facility at the King George V complex is due to be open by the end of the year.

Politics

26 h. ago Opposition councillors back SNP bid to remove Tory Dumfries and Galloway Council leadership

Labour and Democratic Alliance members have put their names to an SNP motion of no confidence against the leader and depute leader.

Politics

26 h. ago Cash paid to ride Dumfries and Galloway Council buses wasn't banked for 10 months

An audit has revealed that when money was paid in, it went into the wrong bank account.

Economics

44 h. ago These disabled children died alone in their beds in the same care home. Now police are investigating

Connor, Mia and Raihana, all died in bed at one of Britain’s biggest care homes for disabled children - now police have launched a fresh probe. Health correspondent Rebecca Thomas writes

Events

44 h. ago These disabled children died after they were left alone in their beds in the same care home. Now police are investigating

Connor, Mia and Raihana died in the care of one of Britain’s biggest care homes for disabled children. A fresh probe has now been launched, writes health correspondent Rebecca Thomas

Events

50 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway players enjoy national walking football success

Saints Walking Footballers Tony Muirhead and Andy Durham won the Over-50s Men's Regional Cup with Cindy Halliday enjoying success in the Over-50's women's competition

Sport

62 h. ago Psycho buzzard terrorising village is filmed breaking into people's homes

Residents of the village near Romford in East London have been ‘living in fear’ for months after a buzzard began swooping down on residents at the end of March

Events

3 d. ago New document aims to highlight Dumfries and Galloway housing opportunities

The South of Scotland Housing Prospectus outlines the unique development opportunities in the region

Politics

3 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway memorial to be unveiled to Scottish mountain rescue pioneer

A blue plaque is being installed in Gatehouse to honour Hamish MacInnes, who scaled the Matterhorn aged just 16.

Events

3 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway property market seeing increased activity and improved buyer confidence

The residential team at property consultants Galbraith handled 14 per cent more sales in the first three months of 2025 than the same quarter last year.

Economics

3 d. ago Pay dispute involving Dumfries and Galloway Scottish Water workers rumbles on

The latest offer has been slammed by unions – despite the utility firm describing it as 'very strong and progressive'.

Economics

3 d. ago Experts reveal 10 things you can do to keep your lawn lush in summer

A horticulturist explains what you can do to keep your grass healthy

Politics

3 d. ago Musk wants to 'kick residents out' of tiny Texas town for ambitious 'utopia' dream

Residents in a remote Texas community have been told they may lose the right to continue using their property “for its current use" after it became a company town for Musk's SpaceX

Politics

6 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway Solway coast environment project in line for £8 million

The Solway Coast and Marine Project Landscape Connections (SCAMP) Landscape Connections is being backed by the National Lottery Heritage Fund

Economics

6 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway river levels continue recovery after prolonged dry spell

One river has been lowered to 'alert level' and four others have now been given 'early warning' status by SEPA.

Politics

6 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway Council set to pay nearly £9.5 million for private residential children's care

A lack of capacity means some young people are currently being placed hundreds of miles away in the north of Scotland.

Economics