Flood warnings in place across Scotland as Storm Gerrit brings heavy rain A NUMBER of flood alerts and warnings are in place across Scotland as Storm Gerrit brings heavy rain and snow. The National (Scotland) · Dec 27, 2023
Covid-19 memorial finds its roots through connection to nature THE impact of the Covid pandemic is to be marked by the planting of 400 trees in Dumfries and Galloway... The National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2023
Popular Galloway music festival announces first acts for 2024 lineup Scotland’s longest running greenfield festival celebrates its 26th year with tickets on sale and first acts announced - including Banco de Gaia,… The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2023
Man dies following two-vehicle crash in Dumfries and Galloway A man has died following a collision involving a lorry and a van in Dumfries and Galloway. The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2023
'What a con': SNP MPs left fuming with allocation of Tory Levelling Up cash SNP MP Pete Wishart was left fuming after three seats held by Tory MPs were granted Levelling Up funding while his constituency has so far received… The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2023
Scottish areas with Tory MPs win Levelling Up cash from UK Government SCOTTISH seats held by Tory MPs have been granted Levelling Up funding by the Conservative government. The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 2023
Scottish council receives millions back from HMRC after being taxed incorrectly CASH-strapped Dumfries and Galloway Council is to receive a bumper £2.1m back from HMRC – after being taxed incorrectly for the past 16 years. The National (Scotland) · Nov 7, 2023
Police appeal after woman, 35, killed in car crash in Dumfries and Galloway A woman has died in a car crash in Dumfries and Galloway. The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2023
93-year-old driver dies after being found inside crashed car in Dumfries An elderly man has died after being found behind the wheel of a crashed car in Dumfries and Galloway, police have said. The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2023
Appeal for Galloway Scots writer to become next Scriever A NEW Scots Scriever working within Dumfries and Galloway is being sought. The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2023
Man moves from Florida to take over world’s oldest post office The post office in Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway, opened in 1712. The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023
Massive solar farm gains approval after mixed community opinion A colossal solar farm development – the size of 120 football pitches – has been given the green light for a village in Dumfries and Galloway. The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2023
Humza Yousaf says support for independence ‘has never been stronger’ The First Minister spoke to SNP members at the South Scotland Regional Assembly in Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway. The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023
Police identify man killed in HGV crash in Dumfries and Galloway POLICE have named a man killed in a single HGV crash on a road in Dumfries and Galloway. The National (Scotland) · Jul 24, 2023
Daily Record · Jul 12, 2023 Scotland's best B&Bs for 2023 crowned as charming seaside gem awarded top spot The winners of the 2023 AA B&B Awards have been announced, and among the winners are two beloved destinations Scottish destinations in Fife and Dumfries and Galloway.
Daily Record · Jul 12, 2023 Review leads to "temporary" change to Dumfries and Galloway community policing The move will see 11 community officers redeployed to response teams from August until December as police try to fill vacancies locally
Daily Record · Jul 11, 2023 Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere to nearly double in size Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere has had its UNESCO status extended for another decade
Daily Record · Jul 11, 2023 Dumfries and Galloway councillors calls for investigation over £1.8 million repair bill for school built just 12 years ago The extent of the damage at Beattock Primary in Moffat and the cost to taxpayers has been described as “woeful” and “astonishing” by furious councillors
Daily Record · Jul 10, 2023 Plea for Dumfries and Galloway flood victims to be exempt from council tax on evacuated homes The Labour group abled a motion that residents dealing with the expense and trauma of floods should not be forced to continue paying council tax
Daily Record · Jul 7, 2023 Dumfries and Galloway curlers receive World Championship flag Members of the successful team were presented with the banner at the Scottish Curling AGM
Daily Record · Jul 7, 2023 Fears new anti-flytipping measures won't tackle problem in Dumfries and Galloway Penalties are set to more than double, but just 70 fines were issued in the region over a three year period
Daily Record · Jul 7, 2023 Dumfries and Galloway councillors call for tougher interventions in LGBT hate crime The issue was raised at the full council meeting where all members agreed to take proactive steps to protect individuals from abuse and bigotry based on sexual orientation or identity
Daily Record · Jul 7, 2023 MSP claims delayed discharge cost more than £10 million in Dumfries and Galloway in 2022/23 More than 35,000 bed days were lost to the problem of bed blocking across NHS Dumfries and Galloway
Daily Record · Jul 6, 2023 New service aims to tackle Dumfries and Galloway's delayed discharge problem Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway has launched the Wraparound Hospital To Home Service to help patients return home from Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary
Daily Record · Jul 5, 2023 Galloway Glens announces Long Goodbye ahead of scheme ending in September A total of 13 events have been organised to showcase some of the projects supported over the years and celebrates why Galloway is special