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Final prep for walking festival
PREPARATIONS for the 22nd Newton Stewart Walking Festival are in their final stages, with the event only a month away. The seven day event, takes place from May 8-14 and the organisers have put together another exciting programme of over 30 guided walks and evening events to showcase the wild hills,...
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Burns flute heads to the States
BURNS’ family flute is taking a trip to the United States this week as the campaign to save Ellisland Farm continues. The historic instrument, recently restored after centuries of silence, will feature in a series of performances during Tartan Week 2026 in New York City. Its appearance marks a sig...
Sites needed for drone training
GALLOWAY Mountain Rescue Team has put out a call for help to local landowners. Their drone team is looking for permission to carry out occasional training flights on suitable land across the region. A spokesperson said: “Our drones are a vital tool in search and rescue, helping us locate missing o...
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Message to the region’s boaters
WATER safety organisations are sharing an important message ahead of another busy boating season. HM Coastguard, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) have launched their annual safety campaign for recreational boaters. ‘Reduce the risk, boost your...
Spring health advice is on tap
Get approved advice for kids this spring NHS 24 is reminding parents and carers where to find trusted advice if a minor injury happens during play. With longer days and better weather, children are more likely to be outdoors running, climbing, and exploring. While scrapes, bumps, bruises, and sprain...
Motorway crash appeal
POLICE are continuing to appeal for information following a two-vehicle collision on the southbound carriageway of the M6 yesterday afternoon. It happened approximately half a mile before junction 40 for Penrith at about 1.12 pm and involved a HGV and a Seat Tarraco. A rear seat occupant of the Seat...
Rotary Scotland South focus on ‘Changing Lives’
THIS year’s theme for the Rotary Scotland South Conference in Renfrew was ‘Changing Lives’, featuring a number of speakers from across the region. District governor and Annan Citizens Advice Bureau manager Brenda Waugh said: “The conference brought together Rotarians from across Scotland, as...
Gretna Green opens new food hall and play park
A NEW food hall and re-imagined play park has opened at Gretna Green. The Larder on the Border is a celebration of the region’s finest, offering a hand-picked selection of local and seasonal produce, artisanal delights, and well-loved brands. Designed with quality, sustainability, and local sourci...
£30K compensation for school meal errors
DUMFRIES and Galloway Council recently forked out £30,000 in compensation to a family after a child was repeatedly given food they were allergic to. A review of school meals is now underway due to concerns about nutritional balance and issues with food allergies and medical dietary needs. The full ...
Region’s nature projects are exemplar
TWO major nature restoration projects in Dumfries and Galloway have been named as national exemplars by the Scottish Government. Galloway Fisheries Trust’s Flowing Forward – Restoring Galloway’s Rivers Project, and SCAMP’s Landscape Connections were among the nine initiatives chosen as offic...
Fellowship is ‘absolute honour’ for Alycia
THE recipient of this year’s Dr Gavin Wallace Fellow has been announced. Alycia Pirmohamed, above, has been selected and has now begun her year-long literary fellowship, which is supported by Creative Scotland. Hosted by DG Unlimited in Dumfries and Galloway, the annual fellowship is in honour of ...
Free AI webinars for parents
PARENTS in the region are being invited to sign up for a three-part webinar series to learn more about Artificial Intelligence (AI). They are being run by Education Scotland and the University of Edinburgh and the sessions are designed for anyone who is new to AI and would like to understand how it ...
Housing emergency is easing slightly
THE ongoing homelessness situation in Dumfries and Galloway has eased slightly so far in 2026, it has been revealed. Council housing chiefs have confirmed that there has been a drop in the number of people presenting as homeless across the region. However, the chronic lack of temporary accommodation...
Art trail secures funding
A NEW artistic trail in Dumfries has received funding from the Culture Collective programme. OutPost Arts and their Creating Space NW Dumfries project is one of 23 national projects to be successful. It aims to bond the communities of Lochside, Lincluden, Summerhill and Sandside together by embeddin...
Scotland's 'worst place for midges' named ahead of summer and where to avoid them
Some parts of the country are much worse for the bloodsuckers than others.
Amber weather warning for Scotland as Storm Dave to hit country with 90mph winds
The Met Office has upgraded a severe yellow weather warning for wind to amber.
Dumfries and Galloway house for sale that has hidden swimming pool with bridge
"A wonderful family home, having evolved over the years."
Scots builder who suffered 'back pain' given terminal prostate cancer diagnosis
When Grant Learmont, 40, went to doctors with a stiff back and hips he put it down to 'aches and pains'.
Easter weekend weather warning for Scotland as 90mph gales to batter country
The whole of Scotland is set for a stormy Easter weekend, with winds up to likely to affect travel and outdoor activities.
‘Enough is enough’
Community group slam abuse received ‘VEXATIOUS’ abuse towards members of Moffat and District Community Council (MDCC) will not be tolerated, say members. A new complaint was brought before the community council at their meeting on Tuesday night. It was made by a member of the public and made sev...