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The Galloway News
Anger and shock at branch closure plan
RBS to close doors on its Castle Douglas base
3 min |
June 11, 2026
The Galloway News
Glenkens fund gives £109K to local groups
Eight community projects to receive funding support
2 min |
June 04, 2026
The Galloway News
New appointments are confirmed at the council
A new convener and depute leader of Dumfries and Galloway Council has been appointed — after councillors clashed over whether the role should be filled at all.
1 min |
June 04, 2026
The Galloway News
Report states violence has soared in the region
Violence soared in Dumfries and Galloway last year as 13 attempted murders were recorded by police, according to a shock new report.
1 min |
June 04, 2026
The Galloway News
MSP wants crackdown on drugs recoveries at Cairnryan
Demand MSP Findlay Carson
1 min |
June 04, 2026
The Galloway News
Housing project now £1.3m closer to reality
Plan for Gatehouse site to be turned into affordable homes
2 min |
May 28, 2026
The Galloway News
Ex-cop calls wants bridge ‘flouters’ dealt with
A former police officer turned councillor has called for prosecutions to send a clear message to drivers who are flouting weight restrictions on Kirkcudbright Bridge.
2 min |
May 28, 2026
The Galloway News
Family fun day to raise funds for diabetes
A family fun day and It's A Knockout competition is taking place at Stewartry Rugby Club, Greenlaw, Castle Douglas, on Saturday to help raise funds for Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF).
1 min |
May 21, 2026
The Galloway News
New bridge cameras catching out drivers
Drivers who had been flouting restrictions on Kirkcudbright Bridge have been reined in after the introduction of automatic number plate recognition cameras.
1 min |
May 21, 2026
The Galloway News
Max will take on uphill challenge
Fundraiser to support young suicide charity
2 min |
May 14, 2026
The Galloway News
Drug driving case
A Dalbeattie man is set to appear at Dumfries Sheriff Court after he pleaded guilty to drug driving.
3 min |
May 14, 2026
The Galloway News
Collin ready for gruelling Cape Wrath challenge to help farmers
A Galloway farm worker and his partner are taking on the gruelling unmarked Cape Wrath Trail - one of Britain's toughest long-distance hikes - in a few weeks time.
2 min |
May 07, 2026
The Galloway News
Support for face-to-face bank hubs
Dumfries and Galloway MP John Cooper has co-sponsored a bill in the Westminster Parliament which would change the law to allow an expansion of banking hubs so consumers have better access to face-to-face banking services.
2 min |
May 07, 2026
The Galloway News
Groups could get chance to take over building
Community groups are likely to be offered the chance to take over a primary school that was closed earlier this year.
1 min |
May 07, 2026
The Galloway News
'Positive' response to new rail link campaign
More than 60 folk attended a meeting in Dumfries to forge ahead with a campaign for a modern railway linking Stranraer with Dumfries.
2 min |
April 30, 2026
The Galloway News
Council's row with racing ace over work
Formula 1 ace David Coulthard is on a collision course with planners over his luxury Stewartry home.
1 min |
April 30, 2026
The Galloway News
School's cheers for marathon teacher
Dalbeattie High School teacher Inga Stewart Blamire was given a hero's welcome when she returned to class after taking on the London Marathon.
1 min |
April 30, 2026
The Galloway News
Park campaigners step away after a decade-long fight
A campaign group set up to help Galloway gain national park status has finally bowed out after a decade of hard work.
2 min |
April 23, 2026
The Galloway News
Dalbeattie company secure big contract
A Dalbeattie-based modular construction company, Iron & Pine, is to make a big impact on the national stage.
1 min |
April 23, 2026
The Galloway News
Developer to pay £10k for education provision
A Glenluce man has been granted planning permission in principle to build two new houses in the village-but will have to contribute nearly £10,000 towards local education provision.
2 min |
April 23, 2026
The Galloway News
Prized accolade for Loch Ken Bothies
UNESCO Biosphere.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Galloway News
Fined £600 for abusing woman
A Rockcliffe man has been fined £600 for abusing a woman.
2 min |
April 16, 2026
The Galloway News
Campaigners ask for much-needed pavement repairs
Disability campaigners are spearheading a fight for pavement repairs and safe crossing spaces in Castle Douglas.
2 min |
April 16, 2026
The Galloway News
Calls for public say on forestry plans
Stewartry residents are worried about losing around four square miles of upland agricultural land to commercial forestry operations.
2 min |
April 09, 2026
The Galloway News
Weather warning
The region is set to be hit with galeforce winds over the Easter weekend, with forecasters warning of possible travel disruption and power cuts.
1 min |
April 02, 2026
The Galloway News
Fund to help with oil costs is now open
Eligible Dumfries and Gallway residents struggling with the soaring heating oil prices as a result of the conflict in the Middle East can now apply for £300 of support.
1 min |
April 02, 2026
The Galloway News
Inspection backlog on bridges is real concern
Councillor's fears over safety and compliance checks
2 min |
April 02, 2026
The Galloway News
It's the final block for Boathouse fundraiser
SHARON LIPTROTT
2 min |
April 02, 2026
The Galloway News
£900k housing fund approved
A new £900k fund to support housing regeneration, improve property conditions and help deliver affordable homes across Dumfries and Galloway has been approved by councillors.
1 min |
March 26, 2026
The Galloway News
Swear I have seen your dog before
Local springer spaniel gets her starring role in BAFTA winning movie
2 min |