Crocketford4 days agoPlans to introduce more 20mph zones in Dumfries and GallowayWhat do residents of south-west Scotland think of the expanding 20mph zones across the area?4 days ago5 Mar 2026Councils call for upgrade of 'outdated and unsafe' roadsLocal authority leaders in Dumfries and Galloway and South Ayrshire seek action on the A75 and A77.5 Mar 20264 Mar 2026Children's home in tiny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.4 Mar 20267 Jan 2026Carbon capture company lands nearly £1m in backingThe Carbon Removers, based near Dumfries, will use the funding to expand its operations across Europe.7 Jan 202619 Dec 2025Children's care home rejection taken to appealA council said the site in a tiny south of Scotland hamlet was "not capable of supporting" the proposal. 19 Dec 20253 Dec 2025Police will not routinely enforce new 20mph limitsNew restrictions are being introduced to improve safety on routes across Dumfries and Galloway.3 Dec 202526 Nov 2025Ferry firms lead A75 bypass dual carriageway callA group led by Stena Line and P&O says it is the only option for bypassing Springholm and Crocketford.26 Nov 202525 Nov 2025Trial of 20mph speed limits on trunk roads to boost safetyTowns and villages across south west Scotland will see the limit introduced on a temporary basis.25 Nov 202525 Sep 2025'We'll be retired or dead before long-awaited bypass is built'Residents scrutinise long-awaited plans to bypass two villages on the busy A75 in southern Scotland.25 Sep 2025...
