Forces’ charity stalwart at Downing Street reception Monday, 18 September, 2023 A STALWART of a forces’ charity in the Scottish Borders was amongst guests at a special reception at 10 Downing Street last week. After a rewarding RAF career, Clive Hamilton from Peebles, has spent almost 20 years as a caseworker with the Soldiers’ Sailors’ and Airmen’s Families’ Association (SSAFA) and was nominated for his invitation by his local MP David Mundell. The Whitehall gathering... Local News
MP and MSP welcome securing of historic Post Office future 18th September 2023 LOCAL constituency MP and MSP David and Oliver Mundell have warmly welcomed news the future of Sanquhar Post Office has been secured. They have received... Local News
Advice service expansion backed by MP and MSP 22nd August 2023 AN AGENCY providing valuable guidance to families and individuals facing cost-of-living challenges is urgently seeking more volunteers. Demand for independent... Local News
Welcome for new protections on free access to cash 18th August 2023 NEW PLANS set out by the UK Government will help ensure that people and businesses are no more than three miles away from the ability to withdraw or deposit... Local News
Working horses a favourite with MP 7th August 2023 LOCAL MP David Mundell, whose sprawling constituency includes Clydesdale, says he has also always admired that particular breed of working horse. He was swift... Local News
Peebles pupils meet up with MP in Westminster visit 27th June 2023 ALONG WITH LibDem Lord Purvis of Tweed, local MP David Mundell this week welcomed pupils from Peebles High School to the House of Commons. The two... Local News
Tweeddale firms highlighted in Downing Street 6th June 2023 TWO leading figures in the Tweeddale business world have visited 10 Downing Street to meet Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt. They were Elliott Winyard, a... Local News
Charity champion Chris drops in at ‘Number 10’ 28th May 2023 THE CARING and sharing work of a charity in Upper Nithsdale has been acknowledged at one of the world’s most famous addresses. Chris Simm, of Kirkconnel and... Local News
MP and MSP welcome UK Government support for Raydale Park 20th May 2023 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... Local News
MP’s welcome as Transpennine Express contract ended 11th May 2023 TROUBLED rail operator Transpennine Express is to have its franchise ended, bringing hopes that the service can be stabilised for rail passengers using... Local News
