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News and analysis from Dumfries and Galloway and the Borders from BBC Scotland. Listen on Sounds https://t.co/A6BJTYXlKO
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I saw overturned lorries 'scattered like ninepins' during Storm Bram
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Andy Paterson compared the scene on the M74 overnight to a zombie movie.
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Stagecoach set to drop further services in Dumfries and Galloway
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The company says the number 80 town service in Annan and 579 school service from Gretna to Annan will end on 5 January.
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Fans angry after cup game called off after kick-off time
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Supporters were left angry after Tuesday's KDM Evolution Trophy match between Queen of the South and Dunfermline Athletic was postponed 10 minutes after the match was due to kick off.
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Section of M74 closed after lorries blown over during Storm Bram
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The motorway remains shut southbound near Abington in South Lanarkshire while some rail services are also disrupted in the wake of Storm Bram.
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Mental health referrals rise sharply in region
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The number of people referred in Dumfries and Galloway increases by 75% according to council data.
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Community in race to buy historic village pub
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A community group has been raising funds to restore and reopen the Brig Inn in Brydekirk.
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Villagers 'fed up' of battery storage schemes
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A council narrowly votes not to oppose the latest proposals near the Eccles substation in the Borders.
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Council consults on closure of four-pupil primary school
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Eddleston Primary has been mothballed since 2022 after the number of pupils fell sharply.
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Police investigate after car hits telegraph pole
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The driver walked away unhurt from the accident on the A701 at Parkgate in Dumfries and Galloway.
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Ferries cancelled and trains off early as Storm Bram hits Scotland
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Gusts of up to 90mph have been forecast in the north west of Scotland, with the rest of the country expected to be battered by high winds and heavy rain.
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Plans for Scotland's first Center Parcs wins council backing
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Councillors unanimously approve plans for the £450m development near Hawick.
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Storm Bram alerts as 90mph gusts and heavy rain to batter Scotland
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The strongest gusts are due over north-west Scotland, but bad weather has also been forecast more widely.
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Should £68m plan to protect Dumfries from flooding go ahead?
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The costs of the plans to protect a flood-prone part of Dumfries have nearly doubled.
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Councillor defends his purchase of Jedburgh's Carnegie library
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The sale of Jedburgh's former Carnegie library has been criticised by a community group.
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Scots language book launched in memory of Dumfries woman
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Claire Berridge wrote the book about her friend Lois Sherret who died from a rare form of cancer.
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Your pictures of Scotland
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A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
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Football club's 18-month search for new board
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The directors of Queen of the South announced their intention to stand down more than 18 months ago.
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Drones drop tree seeds to help protect reservoir
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More than two million seeds are being sown to help protect water quality at the Talla Reservoir.
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Council 'did not get it right' over school relocation
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Plans to move a Borders primary are dropped after hearing "loud and clear" that parents opposed it.
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Scotland's health boards given £230m bailout loans
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Despite record levels of NHS funding, seven health boards needed government help to balance their books last year.
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