15 h. ago Mountain rescue experts join search for escaped wallaby in Dumfries and Galloway

Little Wallace has been missing since he got out of his enclosure from Crazy Critters Experience at Johnstonebridge on Friday night.

Events

35 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway stagecoach bus drivers suspend strike action over pay dispute

Drivers in the Unite union had been due to hold their first one-day walkout on Friday.

Economics

38 h. ago Fire bosses issue 'very high' wildfires risk for Dumfries and Galloway as temperatures set to soar

People are being urged not to light fires outdoors in a bid to avoid a repeat of the wildfire that raged across Galloway Forest earlier this month.

Events

60 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway under spotlight in next stage of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry

Evidence will be heard about Ladyfield at the Crichton in Dumfries and Woodlands School in Newton Stewart.

Events

61 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway could benefit from technology out of this world

South of Scotland Enterprise is part of the new Space Cluster Partnership, which will use data from space to create opportunities in agriculture.

Politics

3 d. ago Teen dies more than a week after being hit by van on Dumfries and Galloway road

The 18-year-old pedestrian was rushed to hospital but passed away yesterday.

Events

5 d. 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

5 d. 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

5 d. 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

5 d. 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

6 d. 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

6 d. 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

7 d. 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

8 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

8 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

9 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

9 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

9 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

1 week 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 Walthamstow nursery forced to close after receiving 'credible threat of violence'

St Mary's School in Walthamstow was forced to close to ensure the safety of teachers and staff after being sent a deeply concerning message which warned of violence

Events