Dumfries and Galloway Council15 hrs agoCouncil moves to close Scotland's smallest secondary despite parents' pleasThe local authority starts the process to shut Dalry Secondary - due to have eight pupils by August.15 hrs ago4 days agoThousands expected to flock to Dumfries for free Youth Beatz festivalThe festival - which is ticketed but free to attend - is held on farmland in Dumfries.4 days ago6 days agoScotland's smallest secondary school recommended for closureThe school in Dalry in Dumfries and Galloway is projected to have just eight pupils by August.6 days ago7 days agoNew ice hockey operator steps in after council rink banNew operators of a team out of Dumfries Ice Bowl have been approved after the previous ones were banned.7 days ago7 days agoMcDonald's wins second planning battle with councilA derelict hotel near the Cairnryan ferry ports will become a drive-through - against initial advice.7 days ago7 days ago'It takes ages to get places': Town's roadworks headache persistsRoad closure signs and diversion routes have become a common sight in a south of Scotland town.7 days ago17 Jun 2026Why pioneering work at Victorian mental asylum has now earned global recognitionDocuments on the pioneering work of the Crichton Royal Institution in Dumfries are now recognised by Unesco.17 Jun 202612 Jun 2026Woman who has endured three cancers completes 141-hill challengeLorraine McCall has climbed all the Donalds after completing all the Munros, Corbetts and Grahams.12 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Visitor levy for Dumfries and Galloway voted downCouncillors in the region drop the process entirely and will consult no further on the proposals.9 Jun 2026...
