The Latest Breaking News from Dumfries

Hydro X Prix: Extreme E prepares for Scotland test

The Hydro X Prix will consist of two rounds across Saturday and Sunday, located inside the restored former Glenmuckloch opencast coal mine in Dumfries and Galloway, which is being transformed into a Pumped Storage Hydropower plant and wind farm.

Autosport · May 12, 2023

Home, Dumfries: ‘It refuses to be up itself in any way’ – restaurant review

One of the best restaurants within 100 miles or more

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2023

Scots pensioner awarded £18k after taking employers to tribunal

Margaret Wood described her long-running wrangle with charity The Food Train as a “nightmare” and said it has shattered her confidence.

Daily Record · May 9, 2023

Castle Douglas Jock Armstrong driver takes second place on Speyside Stages

Scott Peacock enjoyed success on the event as he won the Albyn Garage Challengers competition

Daily Record · Apr 28, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway in the midst of "pothole catastrophe"

South Scotland MSP Emma Harper and local councillor Kim Lowe want the council to get a grip of the situation after a string of complaints from locals

Daily Record · Apr 28, 2023

More than 1,000 cyclists to descend on Dumfries and Galloway for showpiece off-road event

The Gralloch will see competitors battle it out on a testing gravel route through Galloway Forest Park

Daily Record · Apr 28, 2023

Dumfries Musical Theatre Company set to perform Chess musical - at last

The show has been postponed for three years due to the coronavirus pandemic but the stars will finally take to the stage in May

Daily Record · Apr 28, 2023

Dumfries' Catherine Street Inclusive Park wins Scotland's top built environment award

The park's unique design for physical, social and sensory play, as well its engagement with the local community, impressed the judges

Daily Record · Apr 28, 2023

Anticipation builds for UCI Cycling World Championships in Dumfries and Galloway

Endurance athlete Jenny Tough and YouTuber Katie Kookaburra have recreated the first ever bicycle ride undertaken by local blacksmith Kirkpatrick Macmillan

Daily Record · Apr 28, 2023

Food parcel distribution across Dumfries and Galloway reaches record levels

More than 5,000 parcels were given out through The Trussell Trust's network last year - nearly 1,500 were for children

Daily Record · Apr 28, 2023