Modern Studies students at Annan Academy were given a first hand account of the twists and turns of political life at Westminster on Friday.

A MULTI-MILLION pound investment package is helping the Barony campus, near Parkgate, Dumfries expand further as a rural centre of educational excellence.

LOCAL MP David Mundell has been 'Wearing it Pink' at Westminster in support of breast cancer causes.

He joined Breast Cancer Now and Breast Cancer Care representatives to promote forthcoming breast cancer awareness month in October.

LOCAL MP David Mundell has called for clarity on the future of Kello Hospital in Biggar and Lady Home Hospital in Douglas. 

WIND FARMS across Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale have reached their limit and any more would further damage the natural beauty of our area. 

SUBSTANTIAL support, which should boost farming in Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale, has been warmly welcomed by local MP David Mundell.

A FEATURE of my Dumfriesshire Clydesdale and Tweeddale constituency is the strong community spirit, widely-held progressive attitude and a strong bond with our colourful and sometimes turbulent past.

IT WAS disappointing to step down as Secretary of State for Scotland but I'm pleased it has provided me with more opportunities to get out and about in the constituency.

I was saddened to step down as Secretary of State for Scotland.

It was an immense privilege to serve in the role and I’d like to thank the two prime ministers I worked for – David Cameron and Theresa May – for the opportunity and for all the support they gave me. 

THERE was a good send off for Dumfriesshire's constituency MP and MSP when they began their legendary summer surgery tour on Thursday.