MP raises Langholm signs concerns with UK transport Minister Tuesday, 24 January, 2023 CALLS for improved signage on key routes to Langholm have been highlighted at Westminster. Dumfriesshire MP David Mundell raised the issue directly with the UK Minister for Roads and Local Transport Richard Holden. The meeting adds momentum to a campaign aimed at increasing the profile of the Muckle Toon launched last year by the Langholm Alliance’s Eskdale tourism officer Sharon Tolson. Mr... Local News
MP backs Men’s Shed plan for former school 30th December 2022 A LOCAL parliamentarian has backed ambitious plans to improve the rural base of Biggar Men’s Shed. Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale MP David Mundell has... Local News
MP ‘cheques’ in at popular town hub 15th December 2022 A POPULAR Biggar community hub has received a funds boost, thanks to local MP David Mundell. The Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale representative handed... Local News
Tollbooth display set for future comeback 5th December 2022 A CASCADE of knitted poppies, which was attached to the railings at historic Sanquhar Tollbooth during the recent remembrance period, may return in future years... Local News
Local factory team helping meet green packaging demand 22nd November 2022 A LOCKERBIE factory is using state-of-the-art technology to produce packaging for an increasingly environmentally aware world. The D. S. Smith site at King... Local News
MP visits rescue team base 10th November 2022 Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale MP David Mundell joined members of the Glencaple-based Nith Inshore Rescue service at their regular training session on... Local News
Food Train teams praised as winter challenges loom 9th November 2022 LOCAL MP David Mundell has praised the work of locally-founded, now national charity, the Food Train. He was touring the organisation’s new HQ in a converted... Local News
MP condemns Sturgeon independence referendum plan 8th September 2021 LOCAL parliamentarian David Mundell has urged First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to drop plans to push for another independence referendum and instead focus... Holyrood News
Images from region feature in quilted wall-hanging memorial 31st August 2021 BELTED Galloway cattle, thistles and the rolling southern Scotland hills are featuring on a UK-wide Covid-19 memorial patchwork quilt. They represent the... Local News
MP and Councillor team up to push for action on empty properties 25th August 2021 Clydesdale MP David Mundell is pressing for action to bring empty homes in Douglas back into use, to meet local demand for rented homes. His call comes after... Local News
