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Amber weather warning in force as heavy rain raises flood risk

Homes and businesses in parts of northern England and south-west Scotland are likely to become flooded on Sunday and Monday.

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2025

Warning of danger to life as up to 130mm of rain to fall in parts of Scotland

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for very heavy and persistent rain in parts of southern and south-west Scotland on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2025

Farm where Burns wrote Auld Lang Syne ‘to be restored if £12m can be raised’

The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust formed in 2020 to save the site of Ellisland Farm, near Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025

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Two golden eagles 'missing' as police find 'suspicious' evidence

Police have launched a search following the "worrying disappearance" of two golden eagles in Dumfries and Galloway ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2025

Scottish town holds vigil for children killed in Gaza by Israel

AROUND 70 people gathered in Dumfries town centre on Saturday afternoon to remember the tens of thousands of children killed by Israel in Gaza

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2025

Several major ScotRail services disrupted with replacement busses called in

SCOTRAIL passengers are facing disruption on several major services this weekend due to engineering work as travellers have been warned that…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2025

Almost 300 arrested in ‘week-long crackdown’ on asylum seeker illegal working

Officers targeting suspected illegal workers in Hillingdon, the borough with highest concentration of migrant hotels in London, as well as Dumfries in Scotland and Birmingham stopped 1,780 people

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2025

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Search launched for runner after woman assaulted in woods

A SEARCH has been launched for a runner after a woman was assaulted in a wooded area in Dumfries and Galloway ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2025

Man charged with attempted murder after police officer hit by car in Dumfries

A MAN has been arrested and charged following the attempted murder of a police officer in a hit-and-run incident in Dumfries.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2025

Man drives car at police officer in attempted murder

POLICE are looking for a man who drove a car at an officer in an attempted murder in Dumfries.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2025

Teenage motorcyclist dies following crash near Scottish town as road closes

AN 18-YEAR-OLD motorcyclist has died in Dumfries and Galloway as police have launched an appeal for witnesses ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 21, 2025

This 'spectacular' cliff-backed beach is the best for seeing sunsets in Scotland

See why this 'spectacular' rocky beach near a lovely coastal village in Dumfries and Galloway is Scotland's best place for seeing sunsets.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2025

Historic pub with ties to Robert Burns given new lease of life by community

An historic inn once favoured by Scotland’s national bard has been granted a new lease of life thanks to a community-led effort in Dumfries and…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2025

Stagecoach to axe services across Dumfries and Galloway over contract dispute

Stagecoach has announced plans to withdraw nearly all of its bus services in Dumfries and Galloway, citing concerns over contract terms it says are…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 18, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2025

Motorcyclist in 'critical' condition following crash with motorhome

A MOTORCYCLIST is in hospital with “serious injuries” after a crash with a motorhome in Dumfries and Galloway ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2025

SNP take control of Dumfries and Galloway council from Scottish Tories

The SNP have taken over control of Dumfries and Galloway council after the Tory leader quit before a no-confidence vote

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4, 2025

Tory council administration faces no confidence vote after seven councillors quit

The Conservative administration at Dumfries and Galloway council is set to face a vote of no confidence after a number of councillors quit the party

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2025

8-year-old girl in hospital following crash involving car and pedestrians

An eight-year-old girl has been taken to hospital after a crash involving a car and two pedestrians in Dumfries and Galloway ...

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The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Doctor jailed after hiding cameras inside hospital bathroom air fresheners

Dr Ju Young Um hid cameras in Airbnb properties and a Scotland hospital

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025

Beam me up, Scotland: a journey into outer space in Dumfries and Galloway

Ten years ago, the late land artist Charles Jencks created Crawick Multiverse out of an ugly open-cast mine in southern Scotland. Today, it is an inspiring exploration of the universe

The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2025

Woman dies and two teens in hospital with 'serious injuries' following two-car crash

A WOMAN has died, and two teenagers have been taken to hospital with serious injuries, following a crash involving two cars in Dumfries and Galloway…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 5, 2025

Wildfire expected to spread into neighbouring authority as police issue warning

An ongoing wildfire that started in Dumfries and Galloway is expected to spread to a neighbouring authority in the coming hours, emergency services…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 5, 2025

Why these Scottish walking trails are among the 'most picturesque' in the UK

See why these 'striking' walking routes in Scotland are among the 'most picturesque' in the UK.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2025

Council generates £27m for economy by transferring 'unwanted' buildings to community

The transferring of old and unwanted buildings from council to community ownership has generated an incredible £27 million for the Dumfries and…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2025

Robert Burns burial site damaged as police launch investigation

Police have launched an investigation after the final resting place of Robert Burns in Dumfries was damaged.

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