Tools with a value of almost £9,000 have been stolen in a break-in to a workshop unit at Buccleuch Mills in Langholm.

They were stolen some time between 12:00 on Tuesday and 08:30 hours on Wednesday.

The tools, which are used in a joiner's workshop, consist of nail guns, drills, sanders, saws, circular saws and other tools.

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A fine start to the day although there will be some patches of mist or fog around initially.

For the most part, it will be a dry day with plenty of sunshine.

Feeling very pleasant in the sunshine too with highs of 17, possibly 18 celsius, winds will remain light.

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