Dalbeattie4 Mar 2026Children's home in tiny hamlet would be too 'heavily car dependent'An appeal against the refusal of the plans in rural southern Scotland is dismissed.4 Mar 202626 Jan 2026Football league with 134-year history in hunt for new teamsThe South of Scotland League - dating back to 1892 - wants to avoid numbers falling to single figures.26 Jan 202612 Dec 2025Mountain bike trails count the cost of Storm BramA string of bike and walking trails across southern Scotland have been closed for safety checks.12 Dec 202517 Jun 2025Motor trike accident leaves two in hospitalPolice want to trace a group of bikers seen near New Abbey in southern Scotland prior to the accident.17 Jun 202510 Apr 2025'Stronger enforcement' needed in 20mph zonesDriver interviews in Dumfries and Galloway raise the lack of consequences for speeding as an issue.10 Apr 20258 Apr 2025Biker seriously hurt in south of Scotland crashA 71-year-old man was taken to hospital after the collision on the Castle Douglas to Dalbeattie road.8 Apr 20253 Feb 2025Rural school closures 'destroy community life'Parents at small schools across Dumfries and Galloway seek action to ensure a sustainable future.3 Feb 202531 Jan 2025New images show scale of storm impact on forestsPeople have been asked to stay away from Newcastleton and Dalbeattie forests following Storm Éowyn last week. 31 Jan 202518 Dec 2024Four seriously hurt in three-vehicle crashEmergency services were sent to the accident on the Castle Douglas to Dalbeattie road on Tuesday.18 Dec 2024...