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Home Stewartry Show basks in a glorious return to form Julie Currie

News Video shows police smash their way into car to rescue distressed dog Matt Allan

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Business Blowing new life into old wind turbine blades Brian Yule

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Politics See more

Education School upgrades in Dumfries and Galloway being hit hard by inflation Marc McLean - Local Democracy Reporting Service

Politics MSP hits out as rural entrepreneur fund scrapped Brian Yule

Politics Dumfries and Galloway MP 'sad' to see his 'good friend' Boris Johnson quit as PM Brian Yule

Education See more

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Education College students raise cash for Ukraine Brian Yule

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Health See more

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People See more

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