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Fill your old school backpacks for children in Malawi

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Mountaineering Scotland is calling for a joint approach to tackle the problem of 'dirty camping'.

Responsible mountaineers want action to tackle ‘dirty camping’

Lifestyle

Blue green algae can contain toxins which are harmful to animals.

Keep dogs away from water affected by blue green algae

Lifestyle

The exhibition-on-wheels is travelling around Scotland highlighting the importance of remembrance.

Poppyscotland’s ‘Bud’ hits the road to tell the poppy’s story

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Don’t ignore  a hedgehog out in the sun

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Have your say on Scotland’s National Transport Strategy

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Galloway gets six of the best fests

Education

10 of the cheapest airports to fly from in the UK

Lifestyle

The review aims to ensure the police service continues to grow and develop.

Your views could shape the future of policing in Scotland

People

Wasps are more likely to sting at this time of the year as they are desperate for a sugar fix (Photo Amelia Martin)

Wasps are more likely to sting at this time of year

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10 of the strangest UK parking laws

Traffic and Travel

Police launch Bothywatch in Galloway Hills. July 2019

Bothy bash could have led to death

Health

Police Scotland and its partners across Dumfries and Galloway will be engaging with the area's young people to try to cut down on antisocial behaviour.

Police launch summer campaign

Education

Stranraer trains to Dumfries coming soon?

Business

Breaking the law while behind the wheel can come with a hefty fine attached - and put points on your license too

This is how many points you'll get on your licence for these driving offences

Traffic and Travel

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Don’t scar your home town by setting deliberate fires

Crime

Here are 10 of the strangest UK parking laws to be aware of to ensure you avoid being fined by authorities

10 of the strangest UK parking laws

Traffic and Travel

The 11 fugitives still wanted by police

These are the faces of the UK's most wanted fugitives still on the run

Crime

Police launch Bothywatch in Galloway Hills. July 2019

Bothy bash could have led to death

Health

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Gary’s fee more than all area’s 75+ licences

Lifestyle

Display in the WW1 room of the King's Own Scottish Borderers Museum at Berwick Barracks

Hands off accused veterans says Jack says Jack

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Show me the money challenges Harper

Business

The public and stakeholders will have more say in how Dumfries and Galloway Council sets its budget. Councillors agreed an engagement timetable at the recent full council meeting.

More engagement in budget setting

Lifestyle

Nicola Sturgeon: the Scottish Parliament’s greatest achievements

Politics

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Storm Erik is far from idle

People

A weather warning has been issued for much of the country including parts of Galloway (pictured). Photo: SWNS

Warnings issues as gale-force winds set to hit Galloway

Weather

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Fill your old school backpacks for children in Malawi

People

The exhibition-on-wheels is travelling around Scotland highlighting the importance of remembrance.

Poppyscotland’s ‘Bud’ hits the road to tell the poppy’s story

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A healthier way to travel...and the government hopes more of us will get back on our bikes or walk for short journeys, rather than taking the car.

Have your say on Scotland’s National Transport Strategy

People

Kirsty Wark at Wigtown Book Festival 2019

Galloway gets six of the best fests

Education

The review aims to ensure the police service continues to grow and develop.

Your views could shape the future of policing in Scotland

People