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The Latest Breaking News from Galloway

'A proper inferno': Campers rescued from wildfire by helicopter

Campers were rescued from wildfires in Galloway Forest Park in a four-hour search and rescue drama.

The National (Scotland)

Progress made in bringing Galloway wildfire under control

Helicopters have been used to ‘water-bomb’ the blaze.

Evening Standard

Scottish wildfire forces evacuations as blaze spreads north from Galloway

Helicopters deployed to douse flames as blaze reaches Loch Doon after change in wind direction

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Update on Galloway wildfire as blaze spreads across local authorities

Police have given an update on a wildfire which has spread across Galloway Forest Park towards Loch Doon in South Ayrshire overnight ...

The National (Scotland)

Firefighters tackle wildfire spreading over large forest area in Scotland

Police urge people to stay away, as helicopters try to extinguish flames in Galloway and surrounding region

The Guardian - UK

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)

Helicopters deployed as emergency services tackle 'large wildfire' in Galloway

Emergency services are currently tackling a "large wildfire" which has spread across multiple parts of Galloway Forest Park ...

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Crews battling large wildfire in Scottish town's forest park

CREWS are battling a Galloway wildfire spanning an area of around 1.5 miles, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said ...

The National (Scotland)

Historic bridge closes suddenly due to concerns over its 'structural integrity'

A BRIDGE in Dumfries and Galloway has closed suddenly to all traffic after engineers issued a safety warning following an inspection ...

The National (Scotland)

Major battery storage plant plans approved by Scottish Government

Plans for a major battery storage plant in Dumfries and Galloway have been approved by the Scottish Government ...

The National (Scotland)

Update issued on possible lynx sighting near Scottish town

A SCOTTISH Government agency has issued an update regarding the possible sighting of a lynx in Galloway ...

The National (Scotland)

‘I’ve been compared to Donald Trump’: how neighbour turned on neighbour over Scotland’s new national park

An ugly fight has ripped through Galloway in south-west Scotland, with rival campaigns complaining of dirty tricks and murky finances. How could the mere possibility of a new national park stir up so much ill will?

The Guardian - UK

'Lynx' spotted in southern Scotland sparking official search

A search is under way after a potential lynx sighting in Dumfries and Galloway...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Greens back plans for Galloway National Park in consultation

The Scottish Greens believe that a national park in Galloway will boost job creation, and housing in the area, as well as tackling environmental…

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Dumfries and Galloway road signs to be rebranded with 'Scotland Starts Here'

ROAD signs welcoming people to this region are set for a tartan transformation in 2025 ...

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'Fascinating' Viking Age inscription reveals who owned immensely valuable 'Galloway Hoard'

A newly deciphered inscription suggests the immense "Galloway Hoard" found in Scotland over a decade ago was held in common.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish council votes in favour of national park in south of Scotland

A SCOTTISH council has voted in favour of the creation of the new national park in Galloway, South and East Ayrshire...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish ice cream brand responds to Yorkshire move controversy

THE Scottish ice cream firm at the centre of a controversial move to Yorkshire has issued a statement addressing concerns — with the new managing…

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Around 20,000 homes without power as red warning extended to south of Scotland

SCOTTISH Power engineers are working to restore power to customers as Storm Eowyn brought winds of almost 90mph - with 20,000 homes currently cut…

The National (Scotland)

Two-vehicle crash closes road on A75 as emergency services in attendance

A crash involving two vehicles has closed the A75 in both directions in Dumfries and Galloway ...

The National (Scotland)

Three men arrested and charged with attempted murder

THREE men have been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged attempted murder in Dumfries and Galloway ...

The National (Scotland)

Woman taken to hospital after being 'hit by car' as police close road

A WOMAN has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Dumfries and Galloway as police warn people to avoid the area ...

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Alister Jack’s family linked to ‘concealed’ opposition to new national park

AN investigation has revealed that the family of the former Conservative Scottish secretary Alister Jack is linked to a campaign to block plans…

The National (Scotland)

Five people taken to hospital following crash in Scottish Borders as road closed

FIVE people have been taken to hospital following a two-car collision in Dumfries and Galloway ...

The National (Scotland)

Dumfries and Galloway farmer fined almost £8000 for illegal river work

A Stranraer farming company has been fined nearly £8,000 by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) after diverting and straightening a…

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