Castle Douglas11 Mar 2026Legal challenge to Galloway power line project failsThe Scottish government gave the project the green light despite a reporter recommending refusal.11 Mar 20267 Mar 2026'Mythical beast' pony headwear found in Scots bog stars in US exhibitionThe horned cap from southern Scotland would have made the pony wearing it look "fantastical".7 Mar 20264 Mar 2026Man caught with rifle and five handguns at home jailedKarl Matthews, 48, had the weapons in the loft of his semi-detached house in Castle Douglas.4 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 Feb 2026The Scottish rugby player so good a match was named after himArthur Smith from Castle Douglas combined his rugby exploits with academic and business success.7 Feb 202615 Jan 2026Fire at chip shop a week after award win Owners of Moore's Chip Shop in Castle Douglas thanked firefighters for their quick response. 15 Jan 202623 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 2025...
