3 h. ago Work finally begins on one of UK's biggest onshore wind farms in Dumfries and Galloway

The Sanquhar II Community Wind Farm will consist of 44 turbines and be capable of generating enough power for 335,000 homes.

Politics

4 h. ago Just over half Dumfries and Galloway stroke patients received best chance care in 2024

Figures from Public Health Scotland show that just 56.1 per cent of stroke patients received an inpatient bundle consisting of aspirin, access to a stroke unit, brain imaging and swallow screening.

Science

26 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway support worker who stole money from daughter of supported person struck off

Eilidh Whyte was also found to have accepted a loan from the daughter but didn’t pay back the full amount.

Economics

51 h. ago People across Dumfries and Galloway urged to take part in environmental BioBlitz

Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership is asking people to identify as many species of animals and plants as possible.

Politics

51 h. ago Fewer but taller turbines on the cards for Dumfries and Galloway windfarm development

Foresight Group is now working on plans for six, 250 metre tall windmills at Glenmuckloch.

Politics

3 d. ago New figures show Dumfries and Galloway has oldest population in Scotland

Data from National Records of Scotland show more than a quarter of people living in the region are over the age of 65.

Culture

3 d. ago Historic Dumfries and Galloway hotel back on the market for £225,000

The asking price for The Douglas Arms in Castle Douglas is more than £100,000 below the starting bid when it was listed for auction just months ago.

Economics

3 d. ago Balancing NHS Dumfries and Galloway finances set to be 'even more challenging' in 2026/27

The health board is already working to make more than £21.3 million worth of cuts in the current financial year.

Politics

6 d. ago Couple's charity challenge takes them to Dumfries and Galloway coastline

Charlotte and Wayne Stainton are aiming to cover the entire UK coastline to support the North West Air Ambulance.

Politics

6 d. ago Charity's work in Dumfries and Galloway is more vital than ever

Food Train helps to tackle malnutrition and loneliness

Politics

6 d. ago Full steam ahead for Dumfries and Galloway model railway club plans

Stewartry Model Railway Group is being launched following two well attended meetings to gauge interest.

Politics

6 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway firm shortlisted for two prestigious Scottish awards

Iron and Pine is aiming for success at both The Herald Property Awards for Scotland and the Made in Scotland Awards.

Events

7 d. ago Teenage fisherman rescued by lifeboat after being cut off by tide on Scots coast

The teenager raised the alarm after being left stranded at Southerness in Dumfries and Galloway.

Events

7 d. ago Campaigners fighting Dumfries and Galloway windfarm organise new drop

Hundreds of people have objected to Wind 2 Energy’s plans for nine turbines at Lairdmannoch

Politics

7 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway crew make it two wins in a row in Scottish Rally Championship

David Bogie and Kirsty Riddick were first of the Scottish championship runners on the Voly Grampian Forest Rally in their Skoda Fabia Rally2.

Politics

7 d. ago Fundraising campaign aims to secure future of vital Dumfries and Galloway rescue service

Fleet Bay Inshore Rescue Boat needs to make changes so it can once again be called out by the Coastguard.

Events

8 d. ago Weather warning issued for thunderstorms across Dumfries and Galloway

There is the possibility for as much as 60mm of rain to fall in the space of an hour.

Events

8 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway at 'very high' risk of wildfire as hot weather to continue

Fire chiefs have issued a warning for Monday and Tuesday with the dry weather set to continue into next week.

Events

8 d. ago Dog finally finds her forever home after spending more than four years in Scots charity's kennels

Skye is living life to the full after finding her forever home after more than 1,500 days in Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre's kennels.

Politics

9 d. 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