9 h. ago Brian Cox says Scots film festival was too small for his film premiere

Succession actor Brian Cox has snubbed his homeland for the launch of his latest film, even though it was handed cash by the Scottish Government.

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17 h. ago Sturgeon sought counselling after ‘breaking down’ at Covid inquiry

The former first minister said she had felt ‘very, very close to the edge’ in that moment.

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19 h. ago UK Government must explain Faslane radioactive leak, demand Scottish Greens

The party has urged the UK government investigate and explain a series of leaks from two nuclear bases - Coulport and Faslane - into Loch Long.

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20 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon hints she could debate JK Rowling over trans rights controversy

The former Scottish first minister said she did not know if the Harry Potter author would be willing to take part in a debate with her.

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21 h. ago Scots councillor under investigation amid claims he bullied local authority boss

Ian Carruthers is alleged to have behaved in a “threatening and intimidating way” towards council officials – including Dumfries and Galloway Council chief executive Dawn Roberts.

Economics

21 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway cyclists enjoy success at Scottish championships

Josh and Cobey Stewart won gold at the Scottish Youth Circuit Championships, with Rebecca Saunderson winning at the Scottish National Circuit Championships.

Sport

26 h. ago Scottish Government must get more cops on Scots streets after alarming figures

"The Scottish Government must work hard to recruit more officers, get cops back into the frontline and keep the streets safe."

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40 h. ago Alex Salmond did not read independence white paper, Nicola Sturgeon claims

The former first minister accused her predecessor of an ‘abdication of responsibility’ over the document, produced ahead of the 2014 referendum.

Events

46 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway residents asked to provide home for aspiring guide dogs

The charity Guide Dogs is looking for volunteer fosterers who can provide a loving home to a trainee guide dog for a set period time.

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46 h. ago Nearly 2,000 patient falls recorded in Dumfries and Galloway during course of 2024

The number of falls recorded has risen by more than a third in the past five years.

Science

46 h. ago Church to open to the public for Dumfries and Galloway's Doors Open Day

People will have the chance to look around All Saints Episcopal Church in Challoch on September 6.

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3 d. ago Scottish Government officials delete files blasting its handling of Flamingo Land appeal

Correspondence criticising the conduct of Holyrood officials as “unlawful” has been scrubbed, prompting claims of a 'cover-up'.

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3 d. ago Scottish Government warned to 'come clean' over £180k cash for Trump course contest

The public funding was said to be supporting the delivery of the Nexo Championships but instead it was used to buy a giant advert on the US President's Aberdeen course.

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3 d. ago Salmond may have leaked sexual misconduct inquiry details, claims Sturgeon

Ms Sturgeon insisted she was not the one who had leaked the outcome of the Scottish government investigation into her predecessor to the press.

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4 d. ago Over a thousand families in West Lothian with more than two children will benefit from Scottish Government payment

It will be introduced in March 2026 and support low-income families affected by the UK cap

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4 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway landmine clearing charity to help protect frankincense trees in Somalia

The HALO Trust will remove the landmines to allow the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to carry out vital environmental work on the economically important species.

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4 d. ago Scottish Government 'concerned' over NHS Dumfries and Galloway financial picture

Health chiefs are forecasting an overspend of £28 million in the current financial year.

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4 d. ago Roadworks to cause overnight closures on stretch of major Dumfries and Galloway road

Amey is carrying out essential resurfacing work on the A701 at Parkgate next week.

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4 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway scheme to help new entrepreneurs gets £1.5 million boost

The South of Scotland Enterprise Pathways Pre-Start is continuing after a successful pilot stage.

Economics

4 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway College boosted by new SOSE investment to help tackle digital poverty

Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) is proud to announce it has taken a significant step forward in addressing digital poverty and empowering student innovation, thanks to a £50,000 investment from South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE).

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