Kirkcudbright2 hrs ago'He will be forever 21': Tribute to former UK school pupil killed in UkraineArkadii Petrov, who attended Kirkcudbright Academy, was killed after returning to Ukraine to fight.2 hrs ago14 Sept 2026Council estimates bridge replacement could cost more than £40mCouncillors will be asked to approve £6.19m to pay for preliminary work including design and site investigations. 14 Sept 20268 Sept 2026Bluetongue restrictions in place for at least two yearsA restricted zone for Dumfries and Galloway and parts of Ayrshire will be put in place on Thursday.8 Sept 202626 Aug 2026Fatal crash driver handed community payback orderCameron Benson is also banned from driving following the crash on the A75 last year which claimed the life of Mary Reeves.26 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Man who raped woman and sexually assaulted boys jailedChristopher Rodger raped a woman and a young boy and sexually assaulted two others over a 10-year period.20 Aug 202615 Jul 2026Jet ski rider rescues kayakers caught out by turning tideCoastguards renew advice to kayakers and paddleboarders after two callouts off the south of Scotland coast in the space of a few hours.15 Jul 20268 Jul 2026Art deco hydro power station 'good as new' after refurbishmentThe category A-listed building at Tongland has been generating electricity for more than 90 years.8 Jul 202629 Jun 2026Fisherman cut off by night-time tide rescued by helicopterThe man became stranded at the foot of cliffs between Gatehouse of Fleet and Creetown on Friday.29 Jun 20266 May 2026Rural schools to stay shut as just two pupils seek to enrolFive primaries in Dumfries and Galloway will stay shut in 2026/27 as pupil numbers fall across the region.6 May 2026...
