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What do Iain Glen, Dame Judi Dench, Graham Norton and Robert Peston have in common?

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Thank you...from the charity partners who have been supported to the tune of more than �19 million since Will Aid was first launched here in Scotland in 1988. This year marks the 30th year and it is hoped a record amount can be raised across the UK.

Live Aid was catalyst for Scottish solicitors to band together for Will Aid in 1988

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New company JPIMedia has taken over the former Johnston Press titles

New owner safeguards your newspaper online and in print

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Centenary commemoration...the Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge is used to stunning effect in the video.

Armistice 100: Time-lapse video commemorates centenary

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Armistice 100 Picture Gallery: Meet Scotland’s poppy makers

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Armistice 100: Lady Haig Poppy Factory is on the move

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Armistice 100: PoppyScotland’s 1918 Poppy Pledge campaign

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Top fire chief condemns attacks on firefighters

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A time to heal...Sands has offered bereavement care across the UK since it was founded 40 years ago by two bereaved mums who discovered there was no support available to them.

A time for bereaved Scottish parents to remember

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Travel dilemma...children with cancer have to travel for many miles to receive treatment with their families bearing the brunt of the additional costs.

CLIC Sargent asks government to create patient travel fund

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Transport More Transport >>

Wigtown man dies in hospital three weeks after Newton Stewart crash

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A programme of upgrading and improvement is needed on the A77 road through south west Scotland.

En route for an improved A77?

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Crime More Crime >>

Police appeals after thefts

Crime

Chief Constable Iain Livingstone has praised the professionalism and commitment of officers working for Police Scotland.

New Police Scotland chief constable says focus remains on serving the public

Crime

Police Scotland has said that anti-social behaviour, which includes littering and driving vehicles with non-standard exhaust systems fitted are just two areas they are clamping down on.

Police target litterbugs

Crime

Can you assist police - did you see these cars?

Police need help in tracing road racers - driving at more than DOUBLE the speed limit on the A74!

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Education More Education >>

Course on the right lines for industry

Education

Local fishery trust holds angling taster days for kids

Lifestyle

Child protection groups are asking people to be aware of potential risks for neglect during the school holidays.

Keep an eye open for kids

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Craig Bennison pictured at Dunscore Primary School

Parents’ concerns at impact of changes

Education

Belmont Primary gets glowing school report

School gets top marks at inspection

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New owner safeguards your newspaper online and in print

Business

Owners and skippers are being urged to take part in this year's annual fleet survey.

Annual fleet survey now under way

Business

Young's has put the Annan factory site on the market for an undisclosed sum.

Call for further support for staff

Business

MP hopes extra funding will improve broadband coverage.

Local area is lagging behind on BB speed

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Politics More Politics >>

Budget to achieve aims

Politics

Finlay Carson has said the roads need to be upgraded to demonstrate to ferry operators they are fit for purpose.

Call for upgrading of ferry port road links

Politics

The project is on course to over-run by around �250,000.

Council is continuing efforts to cut overspend

Politics

Alister Jack, MP for Dumfries and Galloway.

New role for local MP

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MSP Finlay Carson

Finlay calls for more police resources

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Environment More Environment >>

Work begins on town’s harbour

Environment

Police Scotland has said that anti-social behaviour, which includes littering and driving vehicles with non-standard exhaust systems fitted are just two areas they are clamping down on.

Police target litterbugs

Crime

Robert Shankland Image copyright: Deadline News

Monster hunter claims he has evidence of a mythical beast roaming the Galloway Forests

Offbeat

Windfarm cash is supporting local groups.

Groups share windfarm cash

Environment

Health More Health >>

A time for bereaved Scottish parents to remember

Health

Travel dilemma...children with cancer have to travel for many miles to receive treatment with their families bearing the brunt of the additional costs.

CLIC Sargent asks government to create patient travel fund

Health

Payments to help cover winter pressures on NHS

Health

At your service...gas engineers, plumbers, painters, electricians and builders can spend hours, if not days, in customers' homes and often see more than just the job they're called out to do, which is why It's Your Call has been developed.

Scottish tradesmen: it’s your call to help children

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Face of the campaign...Scottish transplant recipient Gordon Hutchinson visited the illuminated SSE Hydro in a bid to encourage people across Scotland to join the NHS Organ Donor Register.

We need everybody in Scotland on NHS Organ Donor Register

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