Dumfries Standard

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Lorna Hellam is aiming to complete her 12 Big Things challenge, having already raised thousands of pounds for charity

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The project at Stranoch near New Luce will feature 20 windmills and have a capacity of more than 100MW

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King Charles gifted a Fitch and McAndrew slipware charger to Anangu representatives to mark the 40th anniversary of the Handback of Uluru-Kata Tjuta

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Closing Castle Douglas Art Gallery is another option forming part of the council’s budget consultation

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Goals in each half from David Hughes gave Martin McCaulay’s side a 2-0 win

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RES wants to build 14 turbines as tall as 250m at Blair Hill

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Professor Catherine Heymans had the chance to meet the team and learn about the experience on offer

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Developers are eyeing up sites at Dalmacallan near Moniaive and Collieston near Dunscore

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The community cardiac responder group will provide vital help in the first few minutes before an ambulance crew arrives

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The Castle Douglas side started like a train on their way to chalking up a 6-2 win

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Reducing bin collections, closing schools and ending funding for the Youth Beatz festival are other options in a budget consultation

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RSPB Scotland’s reserve at Mersehead on the Solway coast is now home to a new population of tadpole shrimp

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The charity has raised more than £1.3 million since it began in 1955

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Ross Hunter hit the third goal as Star ran out 4-1 winners over South of Scotland League champs Lochar Thistle

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The group has been shortlisted in the volunteers award category for its work supporting NHS Dumfries and Galloway’s audiology department

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The Transport Salaried Staff’s Association is balloting members at TransPennine Express due to a dispute

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An exhibition of work, along with the sale of crocheted hearts as pocket hugs, contributed to the fantastic sum

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The move means youngsters can potentially compete worldwide within JDC tournaments and competitions

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Jean Robison found a way to stay connected to the sport she loves thanks to the Royal National Institute of Blind People Scotland's weekly telephone chat

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Five Kingdoms won gold at the Champion Beer of Scotland competition with its Dark Storm, with McGregor's Mild winning silver

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