Kirkbean3 Dec 2025Deadly squirrel virus case confirmed on Solway CoastTests confirm a red squirrel found dead at the village of Kirkbean had contracted squirrelpox.3 Dec 202530 Oct 2025Suspected squirrel pox case on Solway CoastA dead red squirrel found in Kirkbean is sent for testing to confirm if it had the disease.30 Oct 202524 Feb 2025Small school closures among potential council cutsMothballing schools with 25 pupils or less is one option being considered in Dumfries and Galloway.24 Feb 202523 Jun 2024The church bell with links to Scots naval pioneersVillagers of Kirkbean hope to repair the centuries-old bell and let it ring out once more.23 Jun 202420 Mar 2024Galloway woman's quad bike death unpreventableSamantha Bunting died when the quad bike she was riding hit a ridge at a farm in Kirkcudbrightshire.20 Mar 202421 Feb 2024Rural school to close after pupils move elsewhereVillagers in Kirkbean have described the news their local school is to shut as "disastrous"21 Feb 2024
