Castle Douglas23 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 202526 Aug 2025Pedestrian, 90, dies in Castle Douglas crashPolice said the woman was on foot in the Laurel Bank Terrace area when she was involved in the crash.26 Aug 202525 Jul 2025New bus timetable provides 'best possible service'Dumfries and Galloway Council's leader says new contracts will ensure sustainability of services.25 Jul 202518 Jul 2025Fears over impact of wind farm lights on Dark Sky Park Some local protestors are concerned a new wind turbine development could damage the area's dark sky park.18 Jul 202517 Jul 2025Van driver killed in crash near DumfriesThe 23-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene of the single-vehicle crash in southern Scotland.17 Jul 2025...
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