That's it from a positively balmy south of Scotland today.
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Major road improvement works are to be carried out on the Cree Bridge on the A75.
Scotland Transerv said the work will begin on the Newton Stewart by-pass on Monday and it will run for about four weeks. The project will involve improving the quality of the road surface and waterproofing the brick deck.
Two-way traffic signals will be in place during the project and, from 8 May, the bridge will be totally closed between 20:00 and 06:00 each night.
BBC Scotland Weather
Plenty of evening sunshine in store to end the day with the clear skies holding on into the night.
This means the temperatures will readily drop and it will be chilly in places by the end of the night.
Lows around 5 to 7C with the odd mist patch. Perhaps some low cloud filtering down the west coast too. Winds light.
Listen to BBC Radio Scotland at 16:30 and 17:30 to hear the latest news bulletins, broadcast from our studios in Selkirk and Dumfries.
We'll be back again at 06:30, 07:30 and 08:30 tomorrow.
Organisers of the Big Lit have hailed the book festival in Gatehouse of Fleet a huge success.
Hundreds of visitors attended readings, workshops, walks, talks and music sessions at last weekend's event.
Amongst the attractions was The Scone of Destiny, in which the ladies of the Women's Guild of Master Bakers (also known as the Mischief La Bas theatre company) performed their ritual dance for the mysterious scone.
Organiser Chrys Salt said: "The mix of events seemed to really appeal to people - there were well-known authors and poets, activities for children, plus music, song, installation art and some wonderful performances.
"Whether it was for adults, young people or the whole family all of it had its roots in literature."
Dumfries looks like a picture postcard today, as it basks in the early Spring sunshine.
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A community group has applied tobuy a slice of isolated forest land in Dumfries and Galloway.
The Upper Eskdale Development Group (UEDG) wants to purchase the area at Twiglees near Eskdalemuir.
It has applied under the National Forest Land Scheme (NFLS) administered by Forestry Commission Scotland.
The scheme gives communities the chance to bid to buy or lease national forest land on the basis that it provides increased public benefits.
The new community house at Langlee has received £9,140 in Lottery funding, the Border Telegraph can reveal.
The award is via the Awards for All lottery scheme, and Gerry Moss from the Langlee residents association saysthe cash windfall will go towards running costs for the first year.
A children's nursery in Peebles has been praised by inspectors.
Education Scotland found that youngsters at First Nursery were happy, confident children who enjoyed their time in the setting.
It praised the leadership of the managers, the teamwork of the staff, and the support for children and their families.
Duns is to host a very special event next monthto celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jim Clark's second F1 World Championship success.
Although the Berwickshire town is missing out on hosting this year's Jim Clark Rally, motorsport fans could still get to see some cars in action during the Jim Clark Weekend, on Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17.
Here's more of the displays of blossom in Dumfries today.
A nationwide road show to help people across Scotland get online will visit the south-west next week.
The Scottish government's Let's Get On team will offer free, informal drop-in sessions to show people how to set up an email address, tips for safe internet shopping and banking, and how to video call friends and family.
Details of the sessions in Dumfries, Castle Douglas, and Stranraer are availablehere or by calling 0300 004 1000.
Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment and Cities Keith Brown said: "The internet can bring huge advantages to people's lives, whether it's finding a job or keeping in touch with friends and family and getting connected can save people time and money."
Tune in to BBC Radio Scotland at 13:30 to hear the history of And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda, the poignant song by Peebles-born musician Eric Bogle.
Ricky Ross explores the history of the song, which tells the story of an Australian soldier maimed at Gallipoli during World War One.
A grandfather from the Borders is causing a flap with plans for a marathon fundraiser.
Bob Johnson, 56, a mechanical engineer from Walkerburn, has announcedhe is running the Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday, April 26 - in a full-size ostrich outfit.
BBC Scotland Weather
A lovely afternoon with long spells of spring sunshine.
The sun will make it feel warm too with highs of around 17C, maybe a degree or two lower in coastal areas.
South-westerly winds will be light.
Tune in at 12:30 to hear the latest bulletins from our Dumfries and Selkirk studios.
All the latest news, sport, travel and weather from the Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway coming right up.
We're looking forward to seeing the photographs of your beautiful blossom from across the south of Scotland.
In the meantime, here's a picture of the shrub that is currently brightening up the car park at the BBC's Dumfries office.
The department of medicine for the elderly at the Borders General Hospital has closed to admissions following a norovirus outbreak.
NHS Borders said one bay in ward four is also closed due to the confirmed presence of the bug.
Visitors to the department are being "strongly discouraged" and people who have experienced diarrhoea or vomiting in the past 48 hours are being asked to stay away from the hospital.
Dr Tim Patterson, a consultant in public health medicine, said: "Patients, visitors and staff can help minimise the spread by complying with instructions given by staff and paying attention to the signs at the entrances to the hospital and wards."
Fewer Scottish businesses have gone bust since the start of the year, according tonew figures from professional services firm KPMG.
The number of corporate insolvencies fell year-on-year by 21%, to stand at 188, in the first three months of 2015.
The figure was 10% lower than the previous quarter.
The number of administrations, which typically affect larger organisations, remained virtually the same as a year ago, with 20 cases.
Two schoolgirls narrowly avoided being killed at the same spot a pensioner was struck by a lorry just four months ago, community councillors heard this week.
Eighty-four-year-old Marion Fair, from Selkirk, died after being trapped beneath the vehicle in the town's Market Place in December last year.
And, atthis month's meeting of Selkirk Community Council, members heard tragedy almost struck again.
An appeal is being made to findnew board members for Scotland's "largest rural performing arts festival".
Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival was established in 1979 and runs over 10 days in May.
This year's event is described as its "most ambitious yet" with 82 performances in 42 venues region-wide.
Ken Gouge, who chairs the festival, said would-be board members needed enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to help promote the event.
Two community projects in the Borders are waiting to hear whether they will be awarded a major cash boost later today.
Members of Scottish Borders Council have been asked to approve £32,000 worth of funding to build an extension at Southdean Village Hall, as well as new toilet facilities.
At a meeting this morning, they will also decide whether to agree to give Innerleithen Pipe Band more than £14,000 to help refurbish their premises.
If approved, the funding will come from the landfill communities fund.
BBC Scotland, Dumfries
A horse carriage driving centre which specialises in providing experiences children with disabilities or special needs is staging a mass participation fundraiser to help celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Chariots of Fire, based at Boreland near Lockerbie, is looking for hundreds of volunteers to take part in a challenge in May in aid of the local charity Sports Driving Unlimited.
Participants will negotiate a mini obstacle course and the more experienced will do it blindfolded.
It has been an exceptionally good season for blossom, we heard onBBC Radio 4's Today programme this morning.
The Royal Horticultural Society's Guy Barter said the combination of sunny days and cold nights mean it's lasting longer than usual.
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The number of people in the Borders who were out of work and claiming benefit fell last month.
A total of 1,215 claimed Job Seekers Allowance in March, 53 fewer than in February and 545 less than in March 2014.
Of the 315 unemployed young people, aged between 18 and 24, 70% have been signed on for less than six months.
However it is estimated that actual local unemployment, not just JSA claimants, could be much higher.
South Scotland reporter, BBC Scotland news website
A publicinquiry is set to get under way into plans for a 24-turbine wind farm in south west Scotland.
Dumfries and Galloway Council has already lodged a formal objection to Wind Prospect's plans on moorland at Stranoch, near New Luce.
On the A75 there will be traffic lights today east of Glenluce for work on the new vehicle checkpoint and there will be a lane closure on the new stretch of dual carriageway between Cairntop and Barlae.
Patching work is scheduled to continue on the A76 at Kirkpatrick, south of Thornhill. And a convoy system will be in use for patching work on the A701 today - that's at the Blairnhill Road junction between Amisfield and Parkgate.
BBC Scotland Weather
A chilly start with possibly a touch of frost, maybe some mist patches at first too. This will soon burn away to leave a dry day with good sunny spells.
Cloud will tend to bubble up a little this afternoon, not spoiling the day at all. Temperatures will warm up nicely once the sun gets to work with highs of around 16C. South-westerly winds will be light,
Good morning. It's another beautiful morning in Dumfries.
The photo on today's Live page shows Logan Botanic Gardens, in the far south-west of our region.
Stay with us until 5pm for live updates from across the south of Scotland.