2 h. ago Historian believes Dumfries and Galloway is home of world's oldest known football pitch

Ged O’Brien has uncovered evidence that suggests the beautiful game was played on farmland near Gatehouse more than 400 years ago.

Politics

4 h. ago Scottish comedy legend Karen Dunbar bringing new show to Dumfries and Galloway

The comedian, DJ and Chewin’ The Fat Star will be sharing stories from her life and talking about her career in Stranraer, Newton Stewart and Dumfries.

Culture

4 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway mental health service named one of Scotland's top nursing teams

Balcary Ward – the intensive psychiatric care unit at Midpark Hospital - has been shortlisted for the RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards.

Politics

4 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway rugby star seals move back to Scotland with Glasgow Warriors

Alex Craig’s move to Scotstoun will reunite him with former Stewartry Shark Stafford McDowall.

Events

30 h. ago Health bosses ask Dumfries and Galloway residents to order only medicine they need

NHS Dumfries and Galloway wants to reduce medicine waste as it aims to save more than £60million over the next three years.

Science

34 h. ago Outlander star Sam Heughan's acting career was inspired by Robert the Bruce

Outlander star Sam Heughan, famed for his role as Jamie Fraser in the hit Starz show, has taken a walk down memory lane in his hometown of Dumfries and Galloway.

Politics

50 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway Stagecoach bus drivers set to strike over pay dispute

The Unite union has announced the first in a series of one-day walkouts will take place on May 2.

Events

3 d. ago Strikes by Dumfries and Galloway Scottish Water staff to continue until pay dispute resolved

Staff in the Unite, Unison and GMB Scotland unions at the utility company are downing tools on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.

Events

3 d. ago Schools closed as parts of Kirkcudbright left without water for second time in a month

Residents in parts of Kirkcudbright in Dumfries and Galloway were left without water on Tuesday morning.

Politics

4 d. ago Double Dumfries and Galloway delight on Scottish rugby's Silver Saturday

Wigtownshire Ladies won the Women’s Shield at Murrayfield, with Annan Warriors claiming the Women’s Plate.

Politics

4 d. 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

4 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway Scottish Water workers to strike over pay dispute

Members of the Unison union will begin 48 hours of strike action at midnight on Tuesday.

Economics

7 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway NHS services face £58m funding shortfall

Major savings have been found but they won't plug the health and social care gap

Economics

2 w. ago Youths charged following vehicle vandalism spate in Dumfries and Galloway town

Hallmeadow Place, Irvingbank and Port Street are among the areas targeted by anti-social behaviour in the past couple of weeks.

Politics

2 w. ago Police clock 'motorist driving at more than 120mph' on Dumfries and Galloway road

Officers stopped more than 35 drivers while taking part in the European Speed Enforcement Marathon.

Transport

2 w. ago More than 8,000 wheelie bins replaced in Dumfries and Galloway in two years

The local authority claims the number is likely due to bins reaching the end of their useful life.

Politics

2 w. ago Scottish SPCA called out more than 1,300 times in Dumfries and Galloway

Staff from the animal charity also helped 20 animals find their forever homes in the region last year.

Politics

2 w. ago 'Inspirational' Dumfries and Galloway man who became charity ambassador honoured

Michael Gregori overcame immense challenges with his mental health, unemployment and homelessness to become a King’s Trust young ambassador.

Politics

2 w. ago Three teenagers arrested after boy, 16, assaulted in Dumfries and Galloway town

Police charged the trio following the incident near Newton Stewart’s Wigtown road on Wednesday.

Events

2 w. ago Dumfries and Galloway MP calls for Army to build temporary Kirkcudbright bridge

John Cooper has asked for Army engineers to build a temporary bridge after Dumfries and Galloway Council closed the existing crossing due to safety fears.

Politics