Carly Smith and her dad Steven also hope the June event will give the region's biking community a chance to socialise.

Police Scotland has released data showing the number of registered sex offenders in each of the region’s postcode areas.

Ecclefechan and Lochmaben – had 21, with the remaining postcode areas having single figures. DG7, which covers Castle Douglas, Gatehouse and the Glenkens, had nine, with DG8 – where ...

In the afternoon, the cloud will become patchier revealing a few further and lengthier sunny spells. Tonight Generally clear skies this evening and for a time tonight. During the early hours ...

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