"Please do not allow any drilling before public enquiry results are known" says worried resident
Di Bedham lives in the village of Canonbie in Dumfries and Galloway.
She is among several hundred people worried about Buccleuch Estates' proposals for coal and gas extraction in the area:
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UPDATE: Weekend Weather warnings
High rainfall totals possible this weekend, especially in the west. Winds becoming strong and gusty, especially for Irish Sea coastline.
WW1 memorial services across the region
Many memorial services will be taking place across the weekend to mark 100 years since the outbreak of WW1. Find your closest service here.
Border Weather - Weekend Outlook
A more unsettled weekend with outbreaks of rain & strengthening winds. Rain heavy and persistent at times, especially in the west