Dumfries and Galloway Council5 days agoTown's residents urged to drop 'destructive' negativityProvost Tracey Little urges people in Dumfries not to believe the town's best days are behind it.5 days ago6 days agoOur town centre road is reopening - I hope my customers returnThe main road through Sanquhar has been shut for six weeks with a 50-mile diversion route for HGVs.6 days ago2 Jul 2026The parents fighting the closure of the smallest secondary in ScotlandDalry Secondary in a rural corner of south-west Scotland is due to have just eight pupils by August.2 Jul 202630 Jun 2026Council moves to close Scotland's smallest secondary despite parents' pleasThe local authority starts the process to shut Dalry Secondary - due to have eight pupils by August.30 Jun 202627 Jun 2026Thousands expected to flock to Dumfries for free Youth Beatz festivalThe festival - which is ticketed but free to attend - is held on farmland in Dumfries.27 Jun 202624 Jun 2026Scotland's smallest secondary school recommended for closureThe school in Dalry in Dumfries and Galloway is projected to have just eight pupils by August.24 Jun 202624 Jun 2026New ice hockey operator steps in after council rink banNew operators of a team out of Dumfries Ice Bowl have been approved after the previous ones were banned.24 Jun 202624 Jun 2026McDonald's wins second planning battle with councilA derelict hotel near the Cairnryan ferry ports will become a drive-through - against initial advice.24 Jun 202624 Jun 2026'It takes ages to get places': Town's roadworks headache persistsRoad closure signs and diversion routes have become a common sight in a south of Scotland town.24 Jun 2026...