MP urges local residents to sign up in support of the rural economy Friday, 1 November, 2024 PLANS ANNOUNCED by the Labour government in this weeks’ Budget to cap Agricultural Property Relief risk the break-up of family farms here in Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale and across the rest of the UK. That’s the view of local MP David Mundell as rural bodies including the National Farmers Union and the Tenant Farmers’ Association warn that it has been “a been a disastrous budget for... Local News
MP calls for fuel duty freeze to be continued at Budget 21st October 2024 FUEL DUTY must remain frozen at the Autumn budget, to help keep costs down for local families and businesses. That’s the view of local Member of Parliament... Local News
New football training facility a winner, says MP 18th February 2024 THERE were smiles all round at the home of rural football club Symington Tinto this week. Special training sessions, matches, a buffet reception and ribbon... Local News
Belties provide ‘beacon of comfort’ on memorial quilt 8th November 2023 ONE OF the most iconic images of Dumfries and Galloway is catching the eye of parliamentarians and visitors at the heart of Westminster. Two Belted Galloway... Local News
Cutting into a new era at world’s oldest post office 28th October 2023 ALL EYES were on the world’s oldest Post Office this week when a ribbon-cutting was staged to formally welcome new proprietors to the Upper Nithsdale attraction... Local News
MP welcomes bridge repair breakthrough 20th October 2023 Dumfriesshire MP David Mundell has welcomed the conditional decision by Crown Estate Scotland to repair and reopen the closed Gallaberry Bridge, near Lockerbie... Local News
Forces’ charity stalwart at Downing Street reception 18th 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... 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
