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These are the 10 most popular Disney-inspired names

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

Not insuring your car could leave you feeling crushed

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Failing to get young pets vaccinated leaves them exposed to fatal diseases.

Pets exposed to fatal diseases through lack of vaccination

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The union says the survey clearly demonstrates the strength of feeling among its members.

Call for shops to close on New Year’s Day

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New taskforce begins work to tackle rise in drug deaths

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Princess Charlotte arrives for first day of school - accompanied by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

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Where to catch this year’s OVO Energy Tour of Britain

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These are 8 of the most popular ‘dark tourism’ destinations around the world

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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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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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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

Head of Fire Investigation David Dourley wants Scotland's fire service crews to be available to attend genuine emergencies rather than having to respond to the many thousands of deliberate fires every year.

Don’t scar your home town by setting deliberate fires

Crime

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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

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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

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These are the 10 most popular Disney-inspired names

People

Failing to get young pets vaccinated leaves them exposed to fatal diseases.

Pets exposed to fatal diseases through lack of vaccination

People

The union says the survey clearly demonstrates the strength of feeling among its members.

Call for shops to close on New Year’s Day

People

The taskforce will examine the causes of drug-related deaths, and seek 'solutions to prevent the use of drugs resulting in the loss of so many lives.

New taskforce begins work to tackle rise in drug deaths

People

The four year old arrived at the school gates of Thomas's Battersea in west London this morning

Princess Charlotte arrives for first day of school - accompanied by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

People