Covid responders praised in Parliament 27th July 2020 MEDICAL, care, Army and other key workers involved in the Covid-19 response in Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale have been praised publicly at Westminster... Westminster News
Covid 'myth' threatens cash use, warns MP 27th July 2020 AN MP has warned that a cut in the ability to use cash rather than cards could be an unintended consequence of the Covid-19 emergency. Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale... Westminster News
Trade Bill Speculation 23rd July 2020 A number of constituents have contacted me about reports surrounding voting on the Trade Bill which took place in the House of Commons on Monday 20 July. I... Westminster News
Over-75s' TV licence worries raised by MP 21st July 2020 CONCERNS expressed by older constituents worried by the looming removal by the BBC of the free TV licence for most over-75s have been taken up by local MP David... Westminster News
Transport hub praised for lockdown efforts 16th July 2020 EXPANDING Dumfriesshire company, Eardley International, have been praised for their friendship and support for lorry drivers during the Covid-19 lockdown... Local News
MP and MSP welcome 'encouraging' data on cottage hospitals 15th July 2020 COTTAGE hospitals play a vital role in the region's health service -- despite recent fears for their future. That was the response from two local... Local News
Keeping high UK food standards secure 13th July 2020 I'M PLEASED the Government has taken steps through the creation an independent Trade and Agriculture Commission to provide additional reassurance that UK food... Opinions
Driver training backlog raised at Holyrood and Westminster 24th June 2020 CALLS for driving lessons and tests to resume as soon as possible in rural areas like Dumfries and Galloway have been taken to the top. Concerns about a backlog... Holyrood News
MP welcomes SNP ministers' rethink on full-time education 24th June 2020 A CHANGE of heart by the Scottish Government in which they have agreed to consider full-time education when schools reopen in August has been welcomed by... Holyrood News