57 m. ago Work to expand one of Scotland's first onshore windfarms set to begin

Fred. Olsen Renewables is pushing on with its plans for a third phase of turbines at Windy Standard near Carsphairn, Dumfries and Galloway.

Politics

59 m. ago Access to defibrillators in Dumfries and Galloway rises by more than 10 per cent

Research by defibshop has revealed there are now around 28 pieces of the life-saving equipment for every 10,000 residents.

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60 m. ago Residents of Dumfries and Galloway village urge council to save historic bridge before it's too late

The Old Bridge of Dee was built nearly 300 years ago and is struggling to cope with modern day heavy lorries and tractors.

Politics

2 h. ago Violent crime and housebreaking on the rise in Dumfries and Galloway

New figures from Scotland's Chief Statistician also reveal sexual crimes and fireraising both fell in 2024.

Events

2 h. ago Number of Dumfries and Galloway residents waiting for diagnostic test at lowest level since March 2024

NHS Dumfries and Galloway is one of the best performing health boards in mainland Scotland when it comes to giving people one of eight key diagnostic tests within six weeks.

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26 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway school graded 'very good' by Education Scotland inspectors

The inspectors were impressed when they visited Wallace Hall Academy in Thornhill in January.

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26 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway's largest social housing landlord set to invest nearly £40m in home upgrades

The cash will be spent on new kitchens, insulations and new doors, as well as energy efficiency measures.

Economics

26 h. ago Nurse who swapped Philippines for Scotland hails country's 'beautiful scenery and great people'

Ann Camille Ilagan – known as Camille – has even enjoyed a reception at Buckingham palace since joining NHS Dumfries and Galloway in 2023.

Politics

37 h. ago An Arizona tribe is instituting a temporary curfew in response to violent crime

A tribe in Arizona has instituted a temporary curfew for members under 18 because of a recent increase in violent crime within the community

Events

48 h. ago SNP group set to ask Scots council officials to investigate tourist tax option

A motion has been lodged by SNP members of Dumfries and Galloway Council to 'develop a proposal for a visitor levy model'.

Politics

48 h. ago Beano comic book hero to keep Dumfries and Galloway motorists safe during winter

Amey has named its latest gritter Brrr...Nanaman and is now inviting name suggestions for its next batch of gritters.

Politics

48 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway curlers to represent Scotland on the world stage

Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan Jnr and Bobby Lammie have been chosen for the men's competition with Sophie Jackson heading to the women's event.

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48 h. ago Price of weekly shop in Dumfries and Galloway rises by nearly one

Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service also discovered that shoppers in the Stewartry are paying more than people in other parts of the region.

Economics

49 h. ago Fife MP responds to violent knife crime images with demand for online age of consent to rise

The clip, which went viral online, shows the young boy brandishing a knife, urging his rivals to "come ahead".

Events

56 h. ago Iconic actress Susan Hampshire, 87, loses phone and purse in sickening mugging

Susan Hampshire, whose acting career has spanned more than seven decades, was attacked on the London Underground amid a spate of violent crime on the transport network

Politics

62 h. ago EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Actress Susan Hampshire, 87, is mugged for phone on Tube

At 87, she is one of our most celebrated actresses, but Susan Hampshire has proved that no one is safe from the epidemic of violent crime afflicting London.

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3 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway water safety project receives national recognition

Galloway Activity Centre on Loch Ken has been awarded the Paddle UK Engagement Award for the water safety training it offers with Loch Ken Trust.

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3 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway widower getting his walking shoes on again for healthcare heroes

The 72-year-old is once again organising One Big Thank You, which will see him walk, run and jog round Lochside Park for 12 hours straight.

Politics

3 d. ago 'Deeply worrying' rise in violent crime on Scottish rail network

Offences increased by 28 per cent in first half of 2024-25

Events

5 d. ago Police arrest three men near Israeli embassy in Stockholm on suspicion of 'preparing to commit violent crime'

The three men were arrested by police earlier this evening near the embassy but not inside the diplomatic mission, Swedish police confirmed.

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