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Drummore

A school building with white walls and a section of open brickwork with a large playground in front of it and a blue sky with some cloud above

Small school closures among potential council cuts

Mothballing schools with 25 pupils or less is one option being considered in Dumfries and Galloway.

A lighthouse building on a rocky outcrop sticks out against a blue and whispy clouded sky

Twinning agreement for Scots and Japanese lighthouses

The Mull of Galloway and Inubosaki facilities enjoy a "shared heritage" and hope to boost tourism.

Luce Bay

Paddle boarder taken to hospital after bay rescue

The RNLI praises the quick callout which saw a "good outcome" after the man gets into difficulties.