Newton Stewart2 days agoAberdeenshire Council declares 'major incident' after days of heavy snowHundreds of schools remained shut across Scotland on Tuesday, and closures will continue on Wednesday.2 days ago27 Nov 2025Six Scottish sites close as timber firm goes bustSix sites which were part of National Timber Group in Scotland have shut after the firm called in administrators27 Nov 202529 Oct 2025Galloway Hills wind farm heads to public inquiryOpponents say the Blair Hill scheme is unnecessary and will affect the environment in the area.29 Oct 202514 Oct 2025Baby and toddlers seriously hurt after trailer 'pinned pram against wall'Police believe the trailer became detached from a Mitsubishi Outlander and struck a pram on the pavement.14 Oct 202522 Sep 2025Stranded? Last bus home leaves five minutes after first one arrivesGlentrool residents say their Saturday service to Newton Stewart lets them stay for just five minutes.22 Sep 202511 Sep 2025Scotland's most important mineral sites 'being targeted'Government body NatureScot warned that illegal mineral collection was damaging sites.11 Sep 202528 Jul 2025Average speed camera work begins on A75The temporary average speed cameras will be installed between Creetown and Newton Stewart.28 Jul 202515 Jul 2025Council properties bought for as little as £1 generate £28mThere have been nearly 50 properties passed to the community in Dumfries and Galloway since 2017.15 Jul 202526 Jun 2025Consultation on scrapped national park cost £160,000The consultation on the Galloway plan was the "largest and most challenging" ever held by NatureScot.26 Jun 2025...