Bluetongue restrictions continue with disease 'not going away'

BBC Scotland Tuesday 08 September 2026, 09:35 UTC 1 min read

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A restricted zone for Dumfries and Galloway and parts of Ayrshire will be put in place on Thursday.

Dumfries (LOCATION) Galloway (PERSON) Ayrshire (LOCATION)

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