Political rows spill over as Conservatives take charge of Dumfries and Galloway Council

Local Gaelic backers have welcomed a cash injection from the national body responsible for promoting and fostering the language.

A programme packed full of storytelling, theatre, music dance, comedy and spoken word will feature in Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival in May.

Free training is on offer to charities and community groups across Dumfries and Galloway.

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

Dog owners are being urged to make sure their pets are under control when they’re in the countryside.

Healthcare workers have accepted a new pay offer.

Diplo had one goal while running the Los Angeles Marathon this past weekend: beating Oprah Winfrey‘s time!

Molly-Mae Hague shared never before seen pictures of Bambi’s birth as she sobbed over her Mother’s Day card on Sunday.The creative director of Pretty Little Thing welcomed her first daughter Bambi into the world back in January alongside her boyfriend, boxer Tommy Fury. Since then, the 23 year old reality TV star has been updating fans on the ups and downs of motherhood while also making sure to spend some quality alone time.

Los Angeles prosecutors told a judge Tuesday that they will not retry Harvey Weinstein, who was convicted of the rape and sexual assault of one woman, on counts involving two others that left jurors deadlocked.

The Los Angeles prosecution in Harvey Weinstein's latest rape trial has decided not to retry charges against the film producer. Deputy District Attorney Paul Thompson announced the decision to Superior Court Judge Lisa B. Lench at a hearing in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday.The judge originally dismissed the rape and sexual assault charges involving two women that left a jury deadlocked in December.

It is estimated that hundreds of dangerous falls by elderly people have been prevented in Dumfries and Galloway thanks to a valuable community project.

It is estimated that hundreds of dangerous falls by elderly people have been prevented in Dumfries and Galloway, thanks to a valuable community project.

A rent hike of 6.5 per cent is being imposed by a social landlord in Dumfries and Galloway next month.

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

The Beads of Courage UK charity has expanded to include the oncology and haematology units at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.

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

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Nexstar is still dark on internet streamer FuboTV on Tuesday, the TV station group giant’s president and chief operating officer explained why. “We are in a dispute with CBS right now over the Fubo situation,” Tom Carter said during a Morgan Stanley-hosted investor conference. “But keep in mind that virtual MVPDs contribute less than 10% of our distribution revenue and our distribution revenue is about half of our total revenue and Fubo is the smallest vMVPD we deal with. So we’re talking about a relatively minor amount of money, quite honestly, to both us and CBS. So it’s kind of easy to pick Fubo as a fight to have.” Nexstar executive vice president and chief financial officer Lee Ann Gliha noted: “We view this as a CBS-only issues and it’s just driven by the specific issues that surround the CBS situation.”

Malina Saval Associate Editor, Features In the face of rampant antisemitism and hate crime statistics soaring in the United States and abroad — per the FBI, Jews are the most targeted ethno-religious group in the U.S. — the ADL (Anti-Defamation League) has announced the launch of its ADL Entertainment Leadership Council, a cohort of top executives and creatives in the film, television, music and media space. The group’s collection mission: to combat societal hate, including antisemitism.  “ADL is the oldest anti-hate organization in America. We’ve been focused on fighting antisemitism, and all forms of bigotry, for 110 years,” says Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO and national director. “And one of the issues that is obvious to us, and I think that is obvious to all, is that popular culture shapes the public conversation. In a world in which there’s a high degree of cynicism and distrust about institutions–whether it’s the government or the media or other large entities–today, more than ever, entertainers and influencers shape public opinion and have a direct impact.” 

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

A Stockport woman has hit out at the council, saying she feels 'persecuted' after they painted double yellow lines on 'historic' cobblestones outside her house.