Beattock5 Feb 2026When the 'Big Snow' hit the south of Scotland in 1996When the 'Big Snow' hit in 1996, bringing the south of Scotland to a standstill.5 Feb 20261 Feb 2026Fight to save church linked to St Cuthbert and Russian royaltyResidents of Wamphray in southern Scotland need to raise at least £35,000 to buy their local church.1 Feb 202630 Jan 2026A room with a pew: 18th Century church to become three-bedroom homeThe church near Beattock in southern Scotland is next to a graveyard and dates back to the late 1790s.30 Jan 202627 Jan 2026A701 reopens after crash leaves two in hospitalA man and a woman are taken to Dumfries Infirmary after the two-vehicle accident at St Ann's Bridge.27 Jan 20263 Jun 2025Services resume on Glasgow to London train lineAvanti West Coast services through Lockerbie and Carstairs were affected by a fallen tree.3 Jun 202522 Feb 2025West Coast Main Line reopens after landslipRail passengers have been warned their journeys may take longer than expected.22 Feb 202521 Feb 2025Disruption continues on West Coast Main LineThe incident - after heavy rain in the area - is causing major disruption to rail services.21 Feb 202526 Sep 2024Fallen tree blocks West Coast Main Line in south of ScotlandRail operators advised passengers to change travel plans with some told not to travel north of Preston26 Sep 202417 Jun 2024Thousands embrace muddy castle race and festivalTough Mudder and the Eden Festival are held in challenging conditions in southern Scotland.17 Jun 2024...