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Archaeologists can now, after 20 years of painstaking restoration, start to reassemble the wreck of a 15th Century ship found in a south Wales riverbank.

Experts believe the medieval vessel is as significant a find as the Mary Rose - and it is a century older.

"The ship is of global significance and interest," said TV historian Dan Snow.

Specialists have been working on the Newport Ship conservation project since the discovery of almost a third of the former wine- trading vessel and 1,000 medieval artefacts in the banks of the River Usk in 2002.

A wind farm on forest land near Newton Stewart has been approved by the Scottish government.

Developers Statkraft want to construct 12 turbines at Artfield Forest about five miles (8km) north west of Kirkcowan.

Two community councils had objected to the proposals on the grounds of their cumulative impact combined with other wind farms in the area.

Buccleuch has concluded missives with Oxygen Conservation over more than 11,000 acres in the area.

It is even larger than the area of land already sold in a community buyout to create a nature reserve.

The sale is part of ongoing efforts by Buccleuch to reduce its footprint in Scotland and ensure its business remains sustainable for the future.