Rape cases across Dumfries and Galloway rise by more than one-third

Firefighters are the next public service workers preparing for potential strike action in Dumfries and Galloway.

Catering companies in Dumfries and Galloway have turned down the chance to be part of the UK’s biggest youth festival, it has been revealed.

Back to in-person attendance for the first time since 2020, the Sundance Film Festival is leaning into its independent roots with a timely 2023 line-up that examines the Russian invasion of Ukraine, conflict in Iran and the dangers of technology, as well as documentaries on author Judy Blume, Michael J Fox, Brooke Shields and the Emperor of Rock’n’Roll himself, Little Richard. 

A potentially awkward run-in. Machine Gun Kelly‘s ex-girlfriend Sommer Ray reportedly crashed a party he was playing — and sat near his fiancée, Megan Fox.

Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service is encouraging people worried about heating their homes this winter to seek help on energy bills and the cost of living.

EXCLUSIVE: The Motion Picture Association saw an increase in its revenue in 2021, boosted by a rise in membership dues and those from an international anti-piracy coalition.

A new website aims to help people across Dumfries and Galloway cope with the cost of living crisis.

Wales take on England in the final round of fixtures in Group B tonight, knowing that even a victory against their border rivals may not be enough to see them progress to the last 16.

A Laurieston-based atmospheric scientist has sounded a warning over climate change after October shattered local temperature records.

An emotional Will Smith revisited Oscar night with Trevor Noah on Monday by explaining what drove him to slap Chris Rock in front of millions of viewers.

Today’s guest is Jenna Ortega.

Posties begin their latest round of industrial action today.

The temperature in council buildings will be turned down as energy costs continue to heat up.

Netflix has said it will clock more than 30 Spanish-language projects across film, series, and non-fiction documentaries by the year’s end. The news was unveiled by Verónica Fernández, Director of Series for Spain and Portugal at an event to mark the expansion of the streamer’s production hub in Tres Cantos, Madrid.

Efforts to improve bathing water quality at a Stewartry beach appear to be working.

EXCLUSIVE: In step with domestic, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Strange World will make its offshore theatrical debut this week, and is eyeing an overseas start in the $21M-$29M range. That’s lower than where a new animated movie from Disney might normally kick off, but the studio has taken a voluntary pass on more than 20 markets, choosing not to submit the film in countries where its LGBTQ+ content would have very likely forced demands for edits.

Two primary schools have been recognised for their work promoting children’s rights.

Dumfries and Galloway Council is looking to tackle the “blight” of empty and abandoned buildings in the region.

The American Music Awards 2022 brought the stars together under the Microsoft Theatre roof in Downtown Los Angeles. As the celebrities made their way into the venue, they flashed some of their fashion looks showcasing their personality.