Dumfries and Galloway

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a region in S Scotland. 2,460 sq. mi. (6,371 sq. km).

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a council area in SW Scotland: created in 1975 from the counties of Dumfries, Kirkcudbright, and Wigtown; became a unitary authority in 1996; chiefly agricultural. Administrative centre: Dumfries. Pop: 147 210 (2003 est). Area: 6439 sq km (2486 sq miles)

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The former MP for Dumfries and Galloway admitted placing three bets but has previously said he did not breach any rules and has not been investigated by the Gambling Commission.

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A number of serious wildfires have broken including one in Dumfries and Galloway where campers had to be evacuated by the emergency services.

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Deputy Assistant Chief Officer Kenny Barbour said: "Wildfires have the potential to burn for days, as we've seen this week in Dumfries and Galloway, and they spread through vast areas of land in our countryside, which is devastating for those who live nearby."

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Dumfries and Galloway Council announced late on Friday afternoon that the bridge would be shut to vehicles from 19:00.

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Dumfries and Galloway Council said it would issue a further update on the bridge closure in the coming days.

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