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Met Office issues rare Northern Lights alert for when Scots may spot phenomenon
Scots in these five areas will be able to see the 'best views' of the Northern Lights as the Met Office issues rare alert
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No deadline drama here!
THERE shouldn’t be any transfer deadline day drama coming out of Palmerston Park tonight, according to gaffer Peter Murphy. But the Queens boss has hinted that a new arrival will come from Kilmarnock – through the cooperation loan agreement –once the player is fit enough to do so. Murphy would...
Scottish wild boar numbers to 'rise significantly' over the next 50 years
The number of wild boar in Scotland is expected to rise significantly over the next 50 years, according to new modelling that predicts where the animals are likely to spread.
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Funding applications open
GROUPS across the region are invited to apply for the latest round of funding from the Robin Rigg Community Fund. The fund is dispensed by the Solway Firth Partnership, it’s open to groups from Caerlaverock to Palnackie and in between the fund is for undertaking activities that contribute to the r...
Rescue mission
MOFFAT Mountain Rescue (MMR) were called into action last Friday to help an injured walker on Criffel. Eight team members responded to the call alongside members of Galloway Mountain Rescue Team to rescue of a walker with a suspected broken ankle on the peak near New Abbey. Once at the scene the tea...
Peak rail fares scrapped from today
AS peak rail fares were abolished across Scotland this week, MSP Emma Harper has welcomed the news. The announcement, confirmed by First Minister John Swinney, follows a successful pilot scheme and is expected to deliver significant savings for rail users across the country. The Scottish Government ...
Windfarm events roll out
RESIDENTS in and around Sanquhar, Wanlockhead and Kirkconnel are being invited to view and share feedback on a newly proposed windfarm development. A series of community exhibitions are being held in the communities this week. Glasgow-based renewable energy company BayWa r.e. is developing proposals...
Youth awards
NOMINATIONS are now open for the Dumfries and Galloway Youth Awards 2025. The categories are: Sports Award Culture, Arts and Entertainment Award Equality Award Young Volunteer Award Group of the Year Award Unsung Hero Award Young Enterprise and Business Award Youth Worker of the Year (paid) Award Yo...
Sight loss group to launch
A NEW group supporting those experiencing sight loss within the region will launch on Friday. National charities Sight Scotland, Scotland Veterans and Visibility Scotland have come together to create the Dumfries and Galloway Sight Loss Council (SLC), which seeks to champion the voices of its member...
Solar panels helping Dumfries and Galloway social housing tenants save hundreds of pounds
Wheatley Homes has been working with Lumos Renewables to install the panels on nearly 200 homes.
Kirkcudbright Citizens Advice sessions doubled to meet rising demand
Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service will now run outreach clinics at The Johnston twice a month.
Kirkcudbright Swimming Pool to make a splash thanks to £1,500 Tesco cash boost
The supermarket giant has donated the money through its Stronger Starts programme after shoppers chose the pool through the blue token voting system.
Dumfries school achieves 'very good' rating from Education Scotland inspectors
Georgetown Primary was recognised for its 'strong focus on improving the health and wellbeing of all children' and 'effective leadership.
Campaigners fighting controversial Galloway power line project taking battle to court
Galloway Without Pylons have been granted a judicial review into the Kendoon to Tongland Reinforcement project, which was approved in February.
Youths risking lives with rooftop leaps
A WORRIED Dumfries business owner believes youths climbing up and jumping on rooftops in the town is “an accident waiting to happen”. Christine Gourlay owns In Step on the High Street and for the past couple of days has been left concerned after a group of teens have been spotted on top of the b...
Summer bother condemned at meeting
ANTI-SOCIAL behaviour was a hot topic at the monthly meeting of Moffat and District Community Council on Tuesday. One resident reported seeing young people at the Station Park on multiple occasions drinking at the pavilion and smashing the empty bottles and described the behaviour as ‘completely u...
‘Holistic’ approach on cards for Solway Coast
NEARLY £500,000 has been divided among various environmental groups to preserve and enhance the Solway Coast. The Solway Coast and Marine Project (SCAMP) is underway to improve the condition of the Solway Firth and respond to the climate and nature crises by reconnecting habitats and creating more ...
Windfarm gets thumbs down
DUMFRIES and Galloway Council’s planning committee has backed a recommendation to refuse a windfarm application in Galloway. And it was music to the ears of the ‘Hands Off Our Hills’ protestors who gathered outside the council’s HQ yesterday morning to demonstrate against the proposal for th...
Outlander's Sam Heughan fondly recalls 'idyllic' childhood in Scotland
The Scots actor, who shot to fame playing Jamie Fraser in the hit Starz series, said he is still thankful for being brought up in the Scottish countryside.
River festival full of highlights
A week-long festival celebrating the River Annan returns for its second year this September. Running from September 20-27, the ImMerse Festival offers residents and visitors the chance to explore the River Annan through science, storytelling, and hands-on discovery. This year’s programme has been ...