Castle Douglas4 hrs agoMan caught with rifle and five handguns at home jailedKarl Matthews, 48, had the weapons in the loft of his semi-detached house in Castle Douglas.4 hrs ago11 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.11 hrs ago7 Feb 2026The Scottish rugby player so good a match was named after himArthur Smith from Castle Douglas combined his rugby exploits with academic and business success.7 Feb 202615 Jan 2026Fire at chip shop a week after award win Owners of Moore's Chip Shop in Castle Douglas thanked firefighters for their quick response. 15 Jan 202623 Nov 2025Is 250 trips a year to a recycling centre too many?Dumfries and Galloway Council considers capping visits after one user booked nearly 250 in a year.23 Nov 202511 Nov 2025First steps in bid to close Scotland's smallest secondaryA council starts the preliminary process which could pave the way for Dalry Secondary to shut.11 Nov 202530 Oct 2025Visitor levy 'makes no sense' warn businessesA range of prominent business leaders across Dumfries and Galloway oppose the so-called tourist-tax.30 Oct 20258 Oct 2025What will become of Scotland's smallest secondary?The council is to look again at the future of 13-pupil Dalry Secondary in Dumfries and Galloway.8 Oct 202525 Sep 2025Bank of Scotland to close 13 more branches The closures include four in the Highlands - Nairn, Dingwall, Gairloch and Tain.25 Sep 2025...
