Kirkconnel16 Dec 2025Wind farm approved despite grouse impact fearsThe plans near Sanquhar have been given the green light despite an RSPB Scotland objection.16 Dec 20259 Sep 2025Council defends new bus service despite complaintsThere have been issues with children getting to school and fewer evening services in Dumfries and Galloway.9 Sep 202522 Jun 2025The former coal mine which became a work of artIt is 10 years since a "brutal eyesore" in southern Scotland was transformed by the late Charles Jencks.22 Jun 20254 Mar 2024Miners' strike divisions 'have never gone away'Miners' strike memories, from throwing stones at "scabs" to soup kitchens, are still vivid 40 years on.4 Mar 202413 Dec 2023Wind farm power line requires major tree fellingA large area would need to be cleared in order to avoid damage from trees uprooted by wind.13 Dec 202324 May 2023Concern over wind farm impact on Prestwick AirportExperts say plans for a site near Sanquhar could have an "operational impact" on the airport.24 May 202315 May 2023In pictures: Electric rally at an old coal mineWhat does it look like when high speed SUVs race round a former opencast site in southern Scotland?15 May 202313 Apr 2023Cars reach Scotland for old mine off-road rallyA fleet of electric vehicles has travelled by sea from Saudi Arabia for the event at Glenmuckloch.13 Apr 202318 Jan 2023Green energy regeneration hopes for mining townsA 10-year plan aims to revitalise the economy in Kirkconnel and Kelloholm in southern Scotland.18 Jan 2023...
