A TERRIFIC and well-deserved shot in the arm for community sport in the Gretna area.
That was the view of Dumfriesshire MP David Mundell and constituency MSP Oliver Mundell to confirmation of a £44,309 grant towards new floodlights at Raydale Park, home of Gretna FC 2008.
TROUBLED rail operator Transpennine Express is to have its franchise ended, bringing hopes that the service can be stabilised for rail passengers using Lockerbie Station.
DESPITE greater awareness of light pollution in the night sky the worldwide problem is deepening.
Experts estimate an up to 10 per-cent global increase annually is having a negative impact on biodiversity, human health and limiting efforts to control energy use.
THROWING litter down is a selfish act which damages the environment, habitats and wildlife.
That’s the warning from Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale MP David Mundell, who is backing Spring Clean campaigns being spearheaded by Keep Britain Tidy and Keep Scotland Beautiful.
DUMFRIESHIRE, Clydesdale and Tweeddale MP David Mundell has welcomed measures announced in this week’s budget as an important step in providing local families with further help towards the cost of living.
A DECISION this week by the Scottish Government to overturn Scottish Borders Council’s refusal to permit quarrying at South Slipperfield has been condemned by local MP David Mundell as an act of ‘environmental vandalism’.
KEEPING up-to-date with a meeting at one of Mid Annandale’s largest employers this week were Dumfriesshire MP David Mundell and constituency MSP Oliver Mundell.
