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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
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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
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'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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Fined £600 for abusing woman
A Rockcliffe man has been fined £600 for abusing a woman.
2 min |
April 16, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 |
March 26, 2026
The Galloway News
Man who assaulted woman escapes jail
A Dalbeattie man has escaped a prison sentence after admitting he attacked a woman.
1 min |
March 26, 2026
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Man is jailed for list of break-ins
A man who broke into houses, cars and even a boat in the Kirkcudbright area has been jailed for two years.
2 min |
March 19, 2026
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Households need support for oil bills
MSP calls for vital funds to help with rising energy bills
2 min |
March 19, 2026
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Kirkcudbright to apply for Culture title
The historic town of Kirkcudbright has announced it will apply to become the UK Town of Culture in 2028.
1 min |
March 19, 2026
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Inga's marathon stint in memory of mum, Mary
London challenge to help cancer charity
2 min |
March 12, 2026
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Pool will close to begin major £1.4m upgrade
Castle Douglas pool will be closed to begin swimming activities once again later this month.
2 min |
March 12, 2026
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Travel hub for Market Hill site
The council has announced that work is starting soon on a new active and sustainable transport hub on Market Hill which is scheduled to open later this summer.
1 min |
March 12, 2026
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46-hour wait for patient branded 'catastrophic'
A patient spent an astonishing 46 hours in Dumfries Royal Infirmary’s A&E department waiting for their treatment to be concluded, it has been revealed.
2 min |
March 05, 2026
The Galloway News
Amie will take the plunge to mark very special 30th birthday
A former Gatehouse woman who survived the odds to overcome stage four cancer and go on to welcome a miracle baby, is set to see out her 20s in style.
2 min |