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Kim Marshall is contesting the seat against David Mundell

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'Game on' in the Borders to oust incumbent Scottish Tories, says SNP candidate

Susi Briggs is the Scots Scriever promoting Galloway Scots

Susi Briggs is the Scots Scriever promoting Galloway Scots

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

10 things that changed my life with Scots Scriever Susi Briggs

Dane McGill at the Fire Mission reunion

Dane McGill at the Fire Mission reunion

Military veterans

Appeal for volunteers to join search for missing veteran from Dumfries

Next year is looking to be a politically contentious one

Next year is looking to be a politically contentious one

Politics horror show looms but there’s still plenty to look forward to in 2024

Services north of the central belt will be disrupted from Christmas Eve until January 2

Services north of the central belt will be disrupted from Christmas Eve until January 2

Christmas railway works will see services across Scotland cancelled

Susi Briggs has been appointed as the Scots Scriever

Susi Briggs has been appointed as the Scots Scriever

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'I canna wait': New Scots Scriever announced for year-long residency

A 93-year old man was found unresponsive inside the car

A 93-year old man was found unresponsive inside the car

93-year-old driver dies after being found inside crashed car in Dumfries

Flooded roads in Whitesands, Dumfries in December 2022

Flooded roads in Whitesands, Dumfries in December 2022

Dumfries and Galloway

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Shock defeat forces Scots Tory council to accept SNP government's flood scheme plans

The population of golden eagles in southern Scotland has more than quadrupled

The population of golden eagles in southern Scotland has more than quadrupled

Number of golden eagles at record high in southern Scottish skies

The First Minister gave a speech at the event in Dumfries

The First Minister gave a speech at the event in Dumfries

Inside the SNP's South Scotland regional assembly on independence strategy

Humza Yousaf said support for independence has never been stronger

Humza Yousaf said support for independence has never been stronger

Scottish independence

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Humza Yousaf says support for independence ‘has never been stronger’

An upcoming whitepaper will 'address' the border issue

An upcoming whitepaper will 'address' the border issue

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Future white paper will 'address' issue of independent Scotland's border, says FM

Thomas Hein, 25, from Baden-Wurttemberg in Germany, was killed in a crash in Dumfries and Galloway on July 14

Thomas Hein, 25, from Baden-Wurttemberg in Germany, was killed in a crash in Dumfries and Galloway on July 14

Police Scotland

Police identify man killed in HGV crash in Dumfries and Galloway

A picture of some of the dogs which were rescued by the police after being found roaming a B road near Moffat

A picture of some of the dogs which were rescued by the police after being found roaming a B road near Moffat

Four dogs killed and six rescued after pack attack sheep on farm

Buchan Burn at Galloway Forest Park

Buchan Burn at Galloway Forest Park

Dumfries and Galloway

Council launches 'third time lucky' bid for Galloway to become next national park

Alister Jack currently serves as the Secretary of State for Scotland

Alister Jack currently serves as the Secretary of State for Scotland

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Who is Alister Jack? The Scottish Secretary preparing to block gender reform

Teachers across Scotland are set to strike over a dispute with the Scottish Government over pay

Teachers across Scotland are set to strike over a dispute with the Scottish Government over pay

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Here are the Scottish schools closing in December due to teacher strikes

The south of Scotland will see tailor made materials through their doors soon

The south of Scotland will see tailor made materials through their doors soon

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Independence group launches to deliver a tailored campaign to south of Scotland

Speakers are being confirmed across Scotland

Speakers are being confirmed across Scotland

The National Grassroots

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Speakers revealed for huge day of independence action over indyref2 ruling

The reserve will be the home of a haven for wildlife, including hen harriers, the UK’s most persecuted bird of prey

The reserve will be the home of a haven for wildlife, including hen harriers, the UK’s most persecuted bird of prey

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Nature reserve to double after biggest community buyout in south Scotland sealed

Pine martens are thought to act as squirrel 'bouncers'

Pine martens are thought to act as squirrel 'bouncers'

Forestry and Land Scotland

New technology helps identify Scotland's expanding pine marten population

Last-minute funding will allow the initiative to support the community and the area’s vibrant natural landscape

Last-minute funding will allow the initiative to support the community and the area’s vibrant natural landscape

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'We achieved the impossible': Land buyout biggest-ever for south of Scotland

Crawick Multiverse will celebrate the summer solstice with a family festival

Crawick Multiverse will celebrate the summer solstice with a family festival

Summer solstice to be celebrated with family-friendly festival

The rally will take place next weekend

The rally will take place next weekend

All Under One Banner

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Boris Johnson has no right to deny democracy, says MSP ahead of indy march

Lochmaben, a place to enjoy the Scottish sunshine

Lochmaben, a place to enjoy the Scottish sunshine

Lochmaben, a place to enjoy the Scottish sunshine

Boris Johnson appears to not betaking a backseat in the Scottish Tory council election campaign

Boris Johnson appears to not betaking a backseat in the Scottish Tory council election campaign

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Scottish Tories 'ashamed' of Boris Johnson as candidate distances herself from PM

Petrol prices are rising quickly across Scotland - but some regions are feeling it more than others

Petrol prices are rising quickly across Scotland - but some regions are feeling it more than others

INTERACTIVE MAP

Cost of living crisis

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INTERACTIVE MAP: Here are the petrol prices in your area

Three men killed and four injured in horror crash in southern Scotland

Three men killed and four injured in horror crash in southern Scotland

Police Scotland

Three men killed and four injured in horror crash in southern Scotland

The community of Langholm in Dumfries and Galloway aims to raise £2.2 million to double the size of the vast new Tarras Valley Nature Reserve

The community of Langholm in Dumfries and Galloway aims to raise £2.2 million to double the size of the vast new Tarras Valley Nature Reserve

'Big push' needed to raise cash for one of UK's largest nature restoration projects

Campervan and motorhome users are to be encouraged to stay in Dumfries and Galloway if a new scheme is adopted

Campervan and motorhome users are to be encouraged to stay in Dumfries and Galloway if a new scheme is adopted

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French model adopted to turn Dumfries and Galloway into motorhome haven

Research into previously unseen 18th century maps cast new light on Burns’ relationship with Ellisland – as did tenancy documents signed by the poet himself

Research into previously unseen 18th century maps cast new light on Burns’ relationship with Ellisland – as did tenancy documents signed by the poet himself

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Robert Burns’s barn, byre and stable found after investigation

Crail in fife placed number nine on the list of Scots beauty spots to watch out for in 2022

Crail in fife placed number nine on the list of Scots beauty spots to watch out for in 2022

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Scotland's most exciting holiday destinations for 2022 revealed

James Rowland stars in Learning to Fly

James Rowland stars in Learning to Fly

Programme line-up announced in year-round Scottish arts festival

Barbados is a new republic with a new freedom

Barbados is a new republic with a new freedom

New republic of Barbados poses the question: What is freedom for?

Grassroots festival pulls out the stops for Dumfries and Galloway

Grassroots festival pulls out the stops for Dumfries and Galloway

Grassroots festival pulls out the stops for Dumfries and Galloway

Man, 20, dies after being hit by taxi in Scottish town

Man, 20, dies after being hit by taxi in Scottish town

Police Scotland

Man, 20, dies after being hit by taxi in Scottish village

Up to 500 properties in Hawick are thought to be at risk of flooding

Up to 500 properties in Hawick are thought to be at risk of flooding

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Homes evacuated after ‘major incident’ declared over flood risk in Borders town

Moorland at Langholm in Dumfries and Galloway is the subject of a second community buyout bid for the Tarras Valley Nature Reserve. The Langholm Initiative has launched a crowdfunder.

Moorland at Langholm in Dumfries and Galloway is the subject of a second community buyout bid for the Tarras Valley Nature Reserve. The Langholm Initiative has launched a crowdfunder.

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Scots villagers in 'race against time' to buy Duke of Buccleuch land

A hen harrier in flight. The species is one of those found in the Dumfries & Galloway region.

A hen harrier in flight. The species is one of those found in the Dumfries & Galloway region.

Police Scotland

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Four men charged in 'extensive' wildlife crime investigation in rural Scotland

Scottish Tory MP reacted furiously to SNP objections to the proposals

Scottish Tory MP reacted furiously to SNP objections to the proposals

Conservative Party

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Tories brand SNP 'pathetic' for opposing cross-border City of Culture bid

Warmed by the Gulf Stream, Logan Botanic Garden is home to rare and exotic species.

Warmed by the Gulf Stream, Logan Botanic Garden is home to rare and exotic species.

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The best botanic garden in the UK? It's in Scotland, Which? magazine says

These are no ordinary bin lorries, thanks to school pupils in Dumfries and Galloway

These are no ordinary bin lorries, thanks to school pupils in Dumfries and Galloway

It's Dustbin Beiber! 'Celebrity' bin lorries named by Scottish schoolchildren

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