News across the south of Scotland

Dumfries and Galloway and the Borders are regions full of stories which make national headlines.

Listed below are some of the main stories from the area which have featured recently on the BBC Scotland news website.

ANNAN

The Indian owners of a pharmaceutical plant in south west Scotland announced it was facing closure with the loss of 86 jobs.

Drugs plant closure 'depressing'

SCOTTISH BORDERS

A funding package was unveiled as part of plans to bring the Scottish Borders common ridings together for the first time.

Historic festival funds unveiled

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY

Renewable energy capacity in Scotland passed through the three gigawatt barrier with the official opening of two wind farms.

Turbines achieve energy landmark

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