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Will Aid: Write a will this November to help protect your family

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'Animal of the Year' Diesel with handler Crew Commander Cary Carroll.

Scottish fire service rescue dog is ‘Animal of the Year’

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Charges will be introduced for the use of disposable drinks cups.

Charges to be introduced for single-use cups

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Mock trials were included in this major study of the Scottish jury system.

Study of Scottish jury system looks at scrapping ‘not proven’ verdict

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New drug driving laws come into force

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Abusers should be forced to move out – not their victims

Crime

These are the top 10 baby girl names for 2020 – and what they mean

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These are the UK's worst airports for security delays

Lifestyle

Rocketing costs of PFI projects leave councils facing financial timebomb

Politics

The Winter Fuel Payment was introduced in 1997 aimed at tackling fuel poverty among pensioners.

Winter Fuel Payments on the decrease

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Traffic and Travel More Traffic and Travel >>

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

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Abusers should be forced to move out – not their victims

Crime

Road policing officers have been carrying out checks to ensure drivers have valid insurance.

Not insuring your car could leave you feeling crushed

Crime

The survey suggests the public want to see tougher sentences imposed by the courts.

Scottish public believes courts are too lenient on criminals

Crime

Posters for the campaign send out the clear message that sex without consent is rape.

Campaign aims to tackle rise in date rapes

Crime

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Rocketing costs of PFI projects leave councils facing financial timebomb

Politics

Figures published by Facebook show that �6.4 million was spent on political ads on Facebook or sister site Instagram.

Thousands spent on targeted Facebook adverts by Scottish politicians

Politics

The FA Cup Final with Gary Lineker

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

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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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Will Aid: Write a will this November to help protect your family

People

'Animal of the Year' Diesel with handler Crew Commander Cary Carroll.

Scottish fire service rescue dog is ‘Animal of the Year’

People

Mock trials were included in this major study of the Scottish jury system.

Study of Scottish jury system looks at scrapping ‘not proven’ verdict

People

Chief Superintendent Stewart Carle and Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf, holding Drugswipe testing kits, have welcomed the new laws. (Photo: Neil Hanna)

New drug driving laws come into force

People

Would you choose any of these names?

These are the top 10 baby girl names for 2020 – and what they mean

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