Dumfries and Galloway Council12 hrs agoChildren'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.12 hrs ago6 days agoHundreds sign up for farewell tour of school set for demolitionThe secondary school attended by Calvin Harris will be demolished once a new building opens.6 days ago6 days agoCouncil tax to rise by 8.5% in Dumfries and GallowayThe SNP administration failed to get their budget passed, and the Labour group's plans were approved instead. 6 days ago7 days agoSainsbury's 'thrilled' by empty Homebase site approvalThe move will allow the supermarket giant to open in Dumfries for the first time.7 days ago7 days agoHousing group gets go-ahead for its biggest ever town projectWheatley Homes South will build nearly 300 homes on the outskirts of Dumfries over the next five years.7 days ago24 Feb 2026Dumfries and Galloway proposes 7.5% council tax riseThere are three alternative budget proposals to those of the ruling SNP group.24 Feb 202623 Feb 2026Bus service put on after school children stranded set to be cutA council says spending more than £40,000-a-year to provide the service is "unsustainable".23 Feb 202620 Feb 2026Planning bun fight over McDonald's drive-through bidMcDonald's and a Scots council disagree over the green credentials of restaurant plans in Cairnryan.20 Feb 202619 Feb 2026Multi-million pound marina expansion seeks consentCouncillors are being recommended to approve the project aimed at boosting regeneration in Stranraer.19 Feb 2026...
