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Scottish ministers reject plans for wind farm near English Border after MoD objection

SCOTTISH Government ministers have rejected plans to build a “community” wind farm near the English Border ...

The National (Scotland)

ScotRail and Traffic Scotland issue updates in aftermath of Storm Gerrit

SCOTRAIL and Traffic Scotland have provided a number of updates on Friday morning as travel disruption continues in the aftermath of Storm Gerrit.

The National (Scotland)

Revealed: Scottish train routes where it's 'significantly' faster to go by car

SCOTLAND’S rail network needs more “ambition” according to a new report, which reveals a number of major journeys are faster by car than train.

The National (Scotland)

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Covid-19 memorial finds its roots through connection to nature

THE impact of the Covid pandemic is to be marked by the planting of 400 trees in Dumfries and Galloway...

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Man, 76, dies after car collision outside football stadium, three others injured

Emergency services attended the incident, which took place at Palmerston Park, Dumfries, following a match on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Man dies following two-vehicle crash in Dumfries and Galloway

A man has died following a collision involving a lorry and a van in Dumfries and Galloway.

The National (Scotland)

Scientists aim to release hundreds of bloodthirsty leeches into Highlands

PLANS to release hundreds of one of Scotland’s rarest invertebrates have been unveiled after the species was found in three ponds in Dumfries and…

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'What a con': SNP MPs left fuming with allocation of Tory Levelling Up cash

SNP MP Pete Wishart was left fuming after three seats held by Tory MPs were granted Levelling Up funding while his constituency has so far received…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish areas with Tory MPs win Levelling Up cash from UK Government

SCOTTISH seats held by Tory MPs have been granted Levelling Up funding by the Conservative government.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish council receives millions back from HMRC after being taxed incorrectly

CASH-strapped Dumfries and Galloway Council is to receive a bumper £2.1m back from HMRC – after being taxed incorrectly for the past 16 years.

The National (Scotland)

Popular Dumfries festival called off amid funding concerns

ONE of Scotland's biggest winter festivals has been cancelled after failing to secure funding from the Scottish Government's event agency.

The National (Scotland)

Police appeal after woman, 35, killed in car crash in Dumfries and Galloway

A woman has died in a car crash in Dumfries and Galloway.

The National (Scotland)

93-year-old driver dies after being found inside crashed car in Dumfries

An elderly man has died after being found behind the wheel of a crashed car in Dumfries and Galloway, police have said.

The National (Scotland)

Appeal for Galloway Scots writer to become next Scriever

A NEW Scots Scriever working within Dumfries and Galloway is being sought.

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King to host birthday party for Scots turning 75 like him at grand Ayrshire estate

People turning 75 in the same year as the King are being given the chance to attend special birthday parties at Highgrove and Dumfries House.

The Independent UK

Highgrove and Dumfries House to host parties for people turning 75 like the King

The events will take place on the eve of Charles’s milestone next month.

The Independent UK

Man moves from Florida to take over world’s oldest post office

The post office in Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway, opened in 1712.

The National (Scotland)

Massive solar farm gains approval after mixed community opinion

A colossal solar farm development – the size of 120 football pitches – has been given the green light for a village in Dumfries and Galloway.

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Future white paper will 'address' issue of independent Scotland's border, says FM

AN upcoming whitepaper will “address the issue” of an independent Scotland’s border with England, the First Minister has said.

The Independent UK

Humza Yousaf says support for independence ‘has never been stronger’

The First Minister spoke to SNP members at the South Scotland Regional Assembly in Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway.

The Independent UK

Dame Sarah Storey wins 42nd World Title with time trial success in Dumfries

Dame Sarah Storey won her 42nd world title at the UCI Cycling World Championships

The Guardian - UK

Pedal the low road: cycling coast-to-coast across southern Scotland

We ride the Kirkpatrick C2C, a new 250-mile route across lowland Scotland and stopping at bike-friendly hotels and cafes along the way

The National (Scotland)

Stafford McDowall opens up on the prospect of making his senior international debut

At 6ft 4ins and 16½ stone, with soft hands an educated kicking game, the Dumfries native has always had the makings of a fine pro player and…

The National (Scotland)

Four-year-old boy airlifted to hospital and two-year-old injured after crash

A four-year-old boy is in a serious condition in hospital following a crash near Dumfries which also left a two-year-old injured.

The National (Scotland)

Police identify man killed in HGV crash in Dumfries and Galloway

POLICE have named a man killed in a single HGV crash on a road in Dumfries and Galloway.

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