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Man left legally blind after being squirted in the face with ammonia
Cairen Brown squirted a colourless liquid into the victim's eyes, mouth and face after accusing him of an assault on his cousin.
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Action for Children charity marks 70th anniversary with Lanarkshire celebrations
The events were part of week-long anniversary events marking the charity’s impact, particularly throughout North and South Lanarkshire over the years.
Woman convicted for 'reckless damage' at 'nationally important' Ayrshire site
Dagmara Lesiow Lasczcewski was found guilty of three charges of causing reckless damage to two SSSIs at Paisley Sheriff Court on 28 July 2025.
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Hundreds of young people take part in water safety training at Dumfries and Galloway beauty spot
The work was made possible thanks to a partnership between Loch Ken Trust and Drax, who own the Galloway Hydro Scheme.
World premiere set for documentary about Dumfries and Galloway farm's switch to cow-with-calf dairy
A Dairy Story follows David and Wilma Finlay, who led what became Europe’s first commercially viable cow-with-calf dairy system.
Dumfries and Galloway community woodland plans World Rivers Day celebration
Musicians, sound artists and storytellers will be performing at Glaisters Bridge Community Woodland on September 28.
Galloway church welcomes more than 40 first time visitors for Doors Open Day
All Saints Episcopal Church took part in the scheme to allow people to see a fine example of a small country Victorian House of worship.
Project aiming to tackle loneliness and food poverty coming to Dumfries and Galloway
The free Galloway Gathering Tour will bring people together through live music, shared meals and social connection.
2nd councillor reported to Standards Commission
Council chiefs accused of trying to silence elected members
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Mineral collector convicted of damaging important Galloway site by breaking rocks with hammer
In the first conviction of its kind in Scotland, Dagmara Lesiow Lasczcewski was found guilty of three charges of causing reckless damage to sites of special scientific interest.
Swinney fails to back A75 campaign
FIRST Minister John Swinney has been blasted for failing to back a campaign designed to bring forward dualling of the A75 in Dumfries and Galloway. It is being led by local MSPs Craig Hoy and Finlay Carson and calls for measures to immediately deliver dualling of key sections and full dualling of th...
Design a special swim cap
YOUNG swimmers from Dumfries and Galloway are invited to make a splash with a competition. They are being asked to design a commemorative swim cap marking a decade of the Learn to Swim programme. The winning design will be announced live by Learn to Swim Ambassadors, Olympic medallist Duncan Scott a...
Galloway Hills Rally set to mark 50th anniversary
THE Scottish Rally Championship heads South for round six of the 2025 season, the Armstrong Galloway Hills Rally. The event celebrating both its 50th year and 25 years of sponsorship by the Armstrong Group. Topping the SRC crews once again, David Bogie and Kirsty Riddick come into this round on a ho...
Complex care provision shake-up planned
COMPLEX care provision across Dumfries and Galloway is set to be overhauled in a bid to cut huge healthcare debts. The region’s Integration Joint Board (IJB) is facing a funding shortfall of nearly £58 million this financial year, which means there will be drastic cuts to health and social care t...
Dumfries and Galloway tourism leaders want visitor levy plans 'kicked into the long grass'
Chris Walker, who runs the Selkirk Arms in Kirkcudbright, fears it will be bad news for both businesses and visitors.
Young people across Dumfries and Galloway enjoy packed summer activity programme
The youth work service arranged everything from magic masterclasses and self-defence workshops to sports sessions, movie nights and more.
2025 Stranraer Oyster Festival set to be biggest yet as organisers report record ticket sales
And adding to the excitement is the news that festival headline chef Matt Tebbutt has just been announced as the new judge on BBC’s MasterChef: The Professionals.
Parents call on Dumfries and Galloway Council to buy buses for school for kids with additional support needs
Friends of Langlands are tired of all their fundraising efforts going towards keeping old buses on the road.
Stranraer needs better rail service, says MSP
EXPANSION of Scotland’s railway network must include the restoration of services from Stranraer, says an MSP. As the Scottish Government announced plans for a £342 million investment and modernisation of Scotland’s Railway on Monday, Galloway and West MSP Finlay Carson called on the government ...
Woman, 94, airlifted to hospital after car goes over wall and onto rocks at Port William harbour
HM Coastguard assisted emergency services after a car went over a wall in Port William on Tuesday afternoon.