HISTORICAL FACTS: 8 | History Defined

Dumfries and Galloway woman denied college place for a second time

Dakota Jardine, who has Down's syndrome, was turned down for a place at Dumfries and Galloway College's Stranraer campus because assessors felt did not meet the minimum requirements

Daily Record · Apr 28, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway in the midst of "pothole catastrophe"

South Scotland MSP Emma Harper and local councillor Kim Lowe want the council to get a grip of the situation after a string of complaints from locals

Daily Record · Apr 28, 2023

Anticipation builds for UCI Cycling World Championships in Dumfries and Galloway

Endurance athlete Jenny Tough and YouTuber Katie Kookaburra have recreated the first ever bicycle ride undertaken by local blacksmith Kirkpatrick Macmillan

Daily Record · Apr 28, 2023

Galloway and West Dumfries MSP to meet new Transport Minister over A75 upgrades

Finlay Carson has secured talks with Kevin Stewart to discuss upgrading the road, including a by-pass around Crocketford and Springholm

Daily Record · Apr 26, 2023

Peninsula pedals: an e-bike tour of south-west Scotland’s lighthouses

The stark, beautiful Rhins of Galloway is the setting for a cycle trip that celebrates the peninsula’s beacons, and their heritage

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023

Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere plan Biosphere's Most Wanted event

The project introduces six key species that represent the fascinating variety of plant and animal life across the region

Daily Record · Apr 25, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway volunteers clear up nearly 1,900 bags of rubbish

Keep Scotland Beautiful’s Spring Clean campaign saw more than 1,700 helpers sign up to help remove litter from their local area

Daily Record · Apr 25, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway stockman John McCulloch continues his story in Galloway People

At the age of 17, John decided to plough his own furrow and headed for a job at Chapleton Farm

Daily Record · Apr 21, 2023

Long running dispute involving Dumfries and Galloway posties and Royal Mail nears the end

Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union have reached a provisional agreement over pay and employment terms

Daily Record · Apr 21, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway dairy farmer getting on his bike for charity

Royal Highland and Education Trust chairman Alistair Marshall will cycle around Scotland to raise money and awareness for the charity

Daily Record · Apr 21, 2023