Dalry16 hrs agoCouncil properties bought for as little as £1 generate £28mThere have been nearly 50 properties passed to the community in Dumfries and Galloway since 2017.16 hrs ago3 Mar 2025Severe weather response efforts put to the testA mock emergency exercise is being staged in southern Scotland in the wake of Storm Éowyn.3 Mar 202524 Feb 2025Small school closures among potential council cutsMothballing schools with 25 pupils or less is one option being considered in Dumfries and Galloway.24 Feb 202523 May 2024Parents hit back over rural secondary pupil costsIt comes after a report showed it costs nearly £50,000-per-student to run the site in Galloway.23 May 202417 May 2024Rural secondary costs nearly £50,000 per pupilThe cost at Dalry in Dumfries and Galloway is more than seven times the regional average.17 May 202429 Mar 2024Campaigners hope 'landmark decision' ends school mothballingDumfries and Galloway councillors voted to immediately halt the temporary closure of any secondary schools in the region. 29 Mar 202419 Nov 2023What have wind farm developments ever done for us?The area getting millions of pounds from nearby turbines which could get hundreds of millions more.19 Nov 20236 Jul 2023Mother's fear for future over rural secondary schoolMarta McDonald says she is worried the Dalry school her son attends is being gradually closed.6 Jul 202323 Jun 2023Man jailed for 'wicked' unprovoked street murderYoung father Sean McKay was stabbed by Gavin McVey as he walked home from work in Dalry in 2021.23 Jun 2023...