9 h. 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

14 h. 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

35 h. 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

35 h. 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

37 h. 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

4 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week ago Scottish Water staff in Dumfries and Galloway set to strike for second time

Workers in the Unison union will down tools on April 22 and 23 due to a pay dispute.

Events

1 week ago New map reveals extent of countryside scorched by Dumfries and Galloway wildfire

Forestry and Land Scotland have released the graphic from OpenStreetMap which reveals the amount of damage caused by the blaze.

Events

2 w. ago Motorcyclist, 71, suffers 'serious injuries' after crash on Dumfries and Galloway road

Police are investigating the accident, which took place on the Dalbeattie to Castle Douglas road on Saturday afternoon.

Events

2 w. ago Nearly 100 outdoor blazes hit Scotland over weekend amid extreme wildfire warning

"Wildfires have the potential to burn for days, as we’ve seen this week in Dumfries and Galloway... we are asking the public to exercise extreme caution."

Events

2 w. ago Ferry bosses reveal 'uncertainty' over future plans unless key Dumfries and Galloway roads upgraded

South West Scotland Transport Alliance is pushing for both the A77 and A75 to be upgraded.

Politics

2 w. ago Carers' charity hits out as vandals target Dumfries and Galloway centre

A window was smashed Dumfries and Galloway Carers Centre’s base over the weekend.

Events

2 w. ago Dumfries and Galloway curlers beat Switzerland to become World Champions for second time

Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan Jnr and Bobby Lammie, as well as skip Bruce Mouat, lifted the title in Canada on Sunday.

Politics