Benbrack Wind Farm has marked one year since its turbines began generating renewable electricity, triggering the first payments from its £10 million Sustainable Community Fund.  

The decision by Dumfries and Galloway Council to proceed with a formal consultation on the proposed closure of Dalry Secondary School has prompted renewed discussion about the future of rural education across the Glenkens.

Children, young people, and families remained a key priority for the Fund, recognising the significant role this support plays in the long-term sustainability of the community.