Springholm12 hrs agoCouncils call for upgrade of 'outdated and unsafe' roadsLocal authority leaders in Dumfries and Galloway and South Ayrshire seek action on the A75 and A77.12 hrs ago2 days agoChildren's home in tiny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.2 days ago3 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 202510 Sep 2025Village bypass options go up for examinationThere have been long-standing calls to take the A75 around the villages of Crocketford and Springholm.10 Sep 20259 Dec 2024First minister 'clearly understands' A75 concernsJohn Swinney visits Crocketford - a village where there has been long-running calls for a bypass.9 Dec 202424 Sep 2024Man killed in A75 car and lorry crash namedRoss Wood, 32, died at the scene of the two-vehicle collision near the village of Springholm.24 Sep 2024...
