Technology

New Road Cleaning Equipment

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Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Roads Service has strengthened its operational fleet with the purchase of two gully cleaning units and four street sweepers, delivering a significant upgrade in capability across the region. The investment responds directly to feedback from Roads Service teams, who identified new gully-cleaning and road‑sweeping equipment as one of the top priorities … Read more

Cyberbyte from Police Scotland

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Message from Neighbourhood Watch Scotland Cyberbyte – December 2025 Hello, Click here for this month’s Cyberbyte and please feel free to share it with your own family, friends and other contacts. I can hardly believe we are in December 2025, this year has absolutely flown in. It has been a pleasure contacting you and I do hope the … Read more

Lairdmannoch Energy Park

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The following information has been received from Wind2 with reference to the proposed Lairdmannoch Energy Park near gatehouse and Glengap. Please find attached a leaflet that will be distributed via Royal Mail to just under 5,000 households and businesses in the local area. It should arrive over the next few days, depending on postal delivery … Read more

Electricity Meter RTS Switch-Off

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The following information has been received from Neighbourhood Watch Scotland Hello from the Neighbourhood Watch Scotland team NWS is currently collaborating with E-On Next to promulgate critical information in respect of the forthcoming Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) switch off, scheduled for 30th June 2025. The switch off will affect households using older electricity meters to heat … Read more

Lairdmannoch Energy Park Update

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An update from Wind2 on the planning process for the proposed wind and solar energy park near Glengap. The application is now live on the Scottish Energy Consent Unit’s portal. You can view the full details and make representations – whether in support or objection – via the following link:https://www.energyconsents.scot/ApplicationDetails.aspx?cr=ECU00004900 The closing date for representations … Read more

Digital Support Helpline

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Here’s some information on a free service that can provide support for people who struggle with digital technology. We are People Know How, we run a free Digital Support Helpline in partnership with the Scottish Government and SCVO. The helpline offers free digital support and advice to anyone who lives in Scotland on topics such … Read more