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• It's showtime in Stewartry

  The biggest event in the district, Stewartry Agricultural Show, takes place at Greenlaw - home of Stewartry RFC - on Saturday, July 25.

• Concern over food imports

  NFU Scotland has warned that tariff suspensions on a range of imported food products could have unintended consequences for Scottish food producers and undermine long-term food security.

• Farmer gets honoured with prestigious prize

  A Dumfries and Galloway farmer's "exceptional lifelong contribution to the breeding, showing and judging of Clydesdale horses in Scotland and around the world" has been officially recognised.

• Rising temperatures affect cattle productivity levels

  It seems that every time I'm asked to write this article, I'm on holiday!

• One Big Thank You has £100k in mind

  An epic fundraiser to say thank you to Dumfries and Galloway's healthcare heroes will take place next weekend.

• Warning for farmers to prepare for prolonged periods of dry weather

  Scotland's farmers and growers are being urged to prepare for water shortages in the coming years as climate change leads to longer and more frequent periods of dry weather.

• You can have a say on biodiversity

  Residents, community groups, land managers, businesses and organisations are being invited to share their views on biodiversity as part of engagement on Dumfries and Galloway's draft Local Biodiversity Action Plan.

• OTM & PRIME CATTLE

  C&D Auction Marts Ltd held their fortnightly sale of OTM and Prime Cattle at Dumfries on Monday.

• Couple take on challenges in memory of tragic Olivia

  A Dumfries couple are marking what would have been their daughter's 10th birthday with a year of fundraising events — a heartfelt tribute to the little girl who lived for just one day.

• Derby day's a real thrill

  Racers tackled a special Soap Box Derby course down King Street in Castle Douglas on Saturday with thousands of people cheering them on in soaring temperatures at the funfilled day in store for the whole family.

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• Show is back in business

  The region's biggest agricultural event made a welcome return to Dumfries' Park Farm showfield at the weekend....

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• Carer jailed for stealing £75k from elderly couple

  An "out of control" addict splashed out on online gambling, cocaine and takeaways as she stole more than £75,000 from a trusting elderly couple while working as their carer....

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  Football Scaur awards ceremony Scaur AFC held their end of season awards ceremony recently....

• Dumfries Show

  The full list of results in the sheep and goat sections are as follows: Cheviot Judge: Mr Tom Elliot, Jedburgh Champion: James Common and Son, Crossdykes Farm, Lockerbie Reserve Champion: Angus Smith, Middleton of Glasclune, Kinloch Cheviot Challenge Cup (champion Cheviot): James Common and Son Tup:...

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  Dumfries Guid Nychburris Week starts on Sunday with a wealth of tradition, community events and various competitions to come....

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  Athletics DUMFRIES RUNNING CLUB Berlin marathon Club member Bena Macdonald ran the Berlin marathon on September 21....

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  Athletics Dumfries Running Club Carlisle half and 10k Twenty-six Dumfries Running Club members join 1,500 others in the combined Carlisle half marathon and 10k races on Sunday....