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Last call to nature fund applicants

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The fire service is eager for us all to avoid the devastating consequences of white goods catching fire in our homes.

Fires caused by white goods are a daily occurence

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The safety campaign encourages passengers to take care at stations, 'including staying behind the yellow lines when trains are moving.

Scotrail urges you to ‘Watch Yourself’ when travelling by train

Traffic and Travel

The chaotic scene on board the ferry at Cairnryan when HGVs were toppled in severe weather

MAIB: Drivers’ deadly habit must end now

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MSP admits our roads are “woeful”

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Sports fans and concert goers warned about dangers of smoke bombs and flares

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Ex-Gazette man triumphs over mental illness

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Still in the dark about ferry’s 2017 near-miss with nuclear submarine

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Drew Learmouth accepts his birthday card from the Queen from Vice Lord Lieutenant Sandy McCulloch

Drew marks 100 years of a very useful life

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Backing the new vision are (l-r) Mary Mawson and Rose Baillie (Home-Start Wigtownshire), and Alex Dickson (Dumfries and Galloway Befriending Project)

A new vision to help voluntary sector launches

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Scotrail urges you to ‘Watch Yourself’ when travelling by train

Traffic and Travel

Emma Harper MSP

MSP admits our roads are “woeful”

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Sergeant Dominic Doyle and Jodi Gordon, partner at Cycle Law Scotland, launch the #LightUp campaign.

New campaign reminds all road users to #LightUp

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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

Police launch Bothywatch in Galloway Hills. July 2019

Bothy bash could have led to death

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These are the top 10 burglary hotspots in the UK

Crime

Efforts to tackle crime include a review of golden eagle disappearances.

Disappointment over rise in wildlife crime

Crime

The profits from selling goods stolen in house break-ins are often used to fund more significant criminal activity.

Bargain buys could be funding criminal gangs

Crime

There areas have the highest rate of drink and drug driving convictions

These are the worst areas in the UK for drink and drug driving offences

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MSP admits our roads are “woeful”

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The Royal Navy's submarines are called 'The Silent Service', aptly says Emma Harper. Pic: Thomas McDonald

Still in the dark about ferry’s 2017 near-miss with nuclear submarine

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Alister sets out his thoughts and hopes for the future.

Alister’s New Year’s message

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The A716 Drummore Road where James and Susan Kenneavy's car left the road. Image copyright: Google

Council plans ahead on infrastructure

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David Mundell has been returned for the Clydesdale, Dumfries and Tweedale constituency.

It was a night of no change in Dumfries, Clydesdale and Tweedale or Dumfries and Galloway constituencies

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Weather More Weather >>

Lucky escape for mum and 23-month-old baby

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Images captured by the University of Dundee Satellite Receiving Station this afternoon show the full size of Storm Erik. Photo: University of Dundee

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

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Fires caused by white goods are a daily occurence

People

Sports fans and concert goers warned about dangers of smoke bombs and flares

People

Former journalist and now author and poet, Nic Outterside

Ex-Gazette man triumphs over mental illness

Health

Drew Learmouth accepts his birthday card from the Queen from Vice Lord Lieutenant Sandy McCulloch

Drew marks 100 years of a very useful life

Health

Backing the new vision are (l-r) Mary Mawson and Rose Baillie (Home-Start Wigtownshire), and Alex Dickson (Dumfries and Galloway Befriending Project)

A new vision to help voluntary sector launches

Business