Dumfries and Galloway Council7 days agoHow Next won its fight to open an out-of-town store in DumfriesNext will open in an out-of-town retail park after a planning battle which has taken years to resolve.7 days agoSouth Scotland29 Apr 2025Bat surveys begin for flood protection schemeEcologists will use thermal cameras to check for their presence in the Whitesands area of Dumfries.29 Apr 2025South Scotland22 Apr 2025Retail giant set to win eight-year planning battleNext looks set to get approval to open a store at an out of town retail park in Dumfries.22 Apr 2025South Scotland27 Mar 2025Closed bridge does not meet minimum traffic standardsA report outlines the deterioration of the structure which shut recently - splitting a town in two.27 Mar 2025South Scotland27 Mar 2025Estate operators 'turn a corner' in financial fightThe Crichton Trust says it believes it is emerging from a period of "significant financial strain".27 Mar 2025South Scotland25 Mar 2025Lifeboat delay fear as bridge closure splits townMost of Kirkcudbright's volunteer crew would usually use the crossing to get to their boat.25 Mar 2025South Scotland28 Feb 2025Council group considers future after budget defeatThe Conservative-led ruling group in Dumfries and Galloway is considering its position at the helm.28 Feb 2025South Scotland27 Feb 2025More councils agree tax increases of up to 13%Ten local authorities with a combined population of more than a million people set their tax rates.27 Feb 2025Scotland16 Feb 2025Council urged to drop flood defence project fundingCampaigners say rising costs and other priorities should see the proposals for a Dumfries town dropped.16 Feb 2025South Scotland...
