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10.12.2021 - 12:29 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A Dumfries community council is going national in a bid to clip the wings of marauding seagulls.
Loreburn is calling for a national conference of all communities affected by the divebombing pests.
It’s hoped if the Scotland-wide initiative flies, a common solution could be found for beleaguered towns across the country.
Loreburn members recently surveyed residents in and around Dumfries town centre on how best to tackle the problem.
And a Facebook page - LCC Gull Watch - has been set up to record
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