Gatehouse of Fleet19 Jan 2026Lifeboat plea for south of Scotland baysFleet and Wigtown bays have been left without a dedicated lifeboat service due to the introduction of new rules about rescue crafts.19 Jan 202630 Nov 2025Body found in countryside search for missing manFormal identification has not taken place yet, but the family of Adrian Knott, 51, have been informed.30 Nov 202528 Nov 2025Helicopter and drones search for missing manAdrian Knott - known as Ade - was last seen in Gatehouse of Fleet in Galloway on Sunday night.28 Nov 202528 Nov 2025Scotland has 33 new towns - where are they and what's it like living in one? BBC Scotland visits Tarves in Aberdeenshire - one of 33 places which are no longer villages after seeing their populations swell.28 Nov 202520 Nov 2025The pioneering dairy farmer keeping calves with their mothersDavid Finlay is calling for the Scottish government to fund a pioneering dairy development programme.20 Nov 202512 Nov 2025Gravel bike race expands with endurance challengeRiders at the Gralloch in Dumfries and Galloway are offered a new route more than 200 miles long.12 Nov 20259 Nov 2025Visitor levy: Economic sense or rural disaster? BBC news website readers give their views on a so-called "tourist tax" in Dumfries and Galloway.9 Nov 202518 Jul 2025Fears over impact of wind farm lights on Dark Sky Park Some local protestors are concerned a new wind turbine development could damage the area's dark sky park.18 Jul 202519 Jun 2025Council pursues 'best outcome' for bus servicesDumfries and Galloway's new council leader says it is "working hard" to ensure continuity of provision.19 Jun 2025...
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