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Often, many of the people who live in this sort of postcode will be living in farming communities.

These communities are found in some of the most rural areas of Britain, where the economy is underpinned by agriculture. There is a strong presence of farming communities in the Scottish Islands, Shropshire, Cumbria and the South West of England.

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Schools

Find out the performance data, locations and contact details of your local schools. All the vital information you need to help make educational decisions for your children.
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Crime

The Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary force is responsible for policing the Dumfries and Galloway Council local authority area.
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Council tax

The average council tax per household in Dumfries and Galloway council is £889.00, compared to an average in Scotland of £1,011.26.
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Local news

Nesting seagulls defeat falcons

03/12/2009 13:16:43

A scheme in southern Scotland using falcons to deter nesting seagulls is dropped after the problem increases.
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Man found dead in woodland named

03/12/2009 14:42:16

Police identify a man found dead in a forest near Dalbeattie following a major search and rescue operation.
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Trio due in court after drug find

03/12/2009 11:27:35

Three people are expected to appear in court following a drugs operation in a town in the Scottish Borders.
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Man in custody on knife charge

03/12/2009 12:36:54

A man is remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with stabbing another man in southern Scotland.
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Scots education 'not in crisis'

03/12/2009 15:19:12

South of Scotland MSP Mike Russell is to face opposition parties at Holyrood in his new role as education secretary.
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Antiques stolen in raid on house

02/12/2009 17:13:40

Thieves who raided a farmhouse in Berwickshire stole £35,000 worth of goods, including antiques and jewels.
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South of Scotland

17/03/2009 16:31:09

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In pictures

30/11/2009 11:26:27

Dumfries celebrates the finale of Homecoming
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Stories sought

16/03/2009 14:31:19

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Railway Stations

Annan (5.15 miles away), ScotRail

Gretna Green (5.91 miles away), ScotRail

Lockerbie (8.56 miles away), ScotRail

Carlisle (14.60 miles away), Virgin Trains

Wigton (14.93 miles away), Northern Rail

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