Dumfries schoolchildren to go behind the scenes of restoration of historic fountain

Councillors believe it would be “a travesty” if Galloway lost its biosphere status.

Healthcare workers have accepted a new pay offer.

The Netflix series The Crown is currently in the middle of filming season six and it will feature Prince William and Kate Middleton as young adults!

A grave marker at Culloden Battlefield that is popular among Outlander fans has been sealed off to visitors.

‌The Crown is busy filming scenes from early on in Prince William and Kate Middleton’s relationship, when the couple met as university students. The Prince and Princess of Wales first met during their time studying at St Andrews university in Scotland, where Kate is said to have first caught William’s eye after she walked the catwalk in a university charity fashion show.

The first stages of a peatland and river restoration project covering 2,000 hectares near Balquhidder are underway.

Filming for the sixth season of popular Netflix series The Crown is underway, as actor Ed McVey who will play Prince William has been snapped filming Scotland, alongside Dominic West, who is returning the role of the then Prince Charles. Dominic, 53, joined the cast of the Netflix series in the fifth season, while Ed, 22, will be making his debut as William in the show's upcoming series.

Gary Glitter will now die behind bars after being recalled to prison just weeks after his release, the former head of Scotland Yard's Paedophile Unit has said. Mike Hames predicted the 1970s glam rocker, real name Paul Gadd, would now spend the rest of his life in jail as he will always represent a danger to children. The Probation Service confirmed on Monday that the 78-year-old paedophile was being recalled to prison following a breach of his licence conditions.

The family of a murdered teenager said they are "delighted" their loved one’s knife killer has been kept behind bars. John Wilson – who stabbed 17-year-old Michelle Stewart to death in the East Ayrshire village of Drongan in 2008 – has been refused parole but can reapply in just eight months' time.

The firm behind a number of iconic whisky brands has launched a bid to build a giant £150m facility in East Ayrshire.

A single mum with cancer given just months to live is desperate to spend her final days in her native South Africa.

Scotland is in for more weather chaos this weekend, as warnings are in place across the country for snow, ice - and wildfires.

A creepy abandoned pet hotel has been put up for sale just outside of Glasgow - with sellers inviting budding businesspeople to take on the challenge.

Forecasts of heavy snow for Galloway don’t often materialise – but this time it could be different.

Around 300 police officers in Dumfries and Galloway are to carry Naloxone on duty for use in a potentially life-threatening overdose situation.

Scots in north and eastern parts of the country should brace themselves as snowfall is expected from today and could lead to widespread disruptions.

Controversial plans to develop land on the Crichton Estate have been submitted to the council.

The number of people seeking work and claiming benefits in Dumfries and Galloway has dropped sharply.

The Royal Burgh of Annan Pipe Band had a special role to play in Finland to celebrate a major milestone for the forestry industry.

A top soap actor and singer will take to the stage for a two-night musical extravaganza later this month.