Dumfries and Galloway Council30 Dec 2025Tolbooth work to tackle damage from previous repairsSome of the stonework of the 290-year-old Sanquhar Tolbooth is currently in a state of disrepair.30 Dec 202519 Dec 2025Children's care home rejection taken to appealA council said the site in a tiny south of Scotland hamlet was "not capable of supporting" the proposal. 19 Dec 202514 Dec 2025Flood defence go-ahead - welcome or unwanted?Residents and traders in Dumfries give their views on £68m flood plans being planned for the town.14 Dec 202511 Dec 2025Town's £68m flood scheme cleared to progressA council agrees to take forward a £68m scheme to protect a flood-prone part of Dumfries.11 Dec 20259 Dec 2025Mental health referrals rise sharply in regionThe number of people referred in Dumfries and Galloway increases by 75% according to council data. 9 Dec 20254 Dec 2025Food bank site closed over 'significant' hygiene breachesFirst Base Agency in Dumfries had to close its Buccleuch Street premises but has already found a new home. 4 Dec 20253 Dec 2025Traveller site upgrade faces pause as cost risesThe estimated cost of bringing the park near Dumfries up to minimum standards is more than £14m.3 Dec 20252 Dec 2025Council asked to consider future uses of 'notorious eyesore'A study will try to find a way to bring the former Interfloor site near Dumfries back into use.2 Dec 202528 Nov 2025Dumfries flood protection scheme costs reach £68mThe cost of the scheme on the Whitesands has risen sharply since the last estimate in 2023 of £37.5m.28 Nov 2025...
