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Churches Join Against Casino

WIGTOWNSHIRE churches have joined the fight against a casino proposed for Stranraer waterfront.

The Church of Scotland's Presbytery of Wigtown and Stranraer has decided to "add its own voice" to the campaigners against a casino development.

The Presbytery aims to encourage Dumfries and Galloway Council to bring forward proposals for the economic regeneration of the area that do not involve a casino in Stranraer.

They will also formally write to the council officers making clear the opposition of the Presbytery.

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