Local News

TROUBLED rail operator Transpennine Express is to have its franchise ended, bringing hopes that the service can be stabilised for rail passengers using...

DESPITE greater awareness of light pollution in the night sky the worldwide problem is deepening. Experts estimate an up to 10 per-cent global increase annually...

A LOCAL charity looks a racing certainty to receive a £50 boost whatever the result of this Saturday’s Grand National. But the gift, courtesy of the Betting and...

THROWING litter down is a selfish act which damages the environment, habitats and wildlife. That’s the warning from Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale MP...

DUMFRIESHIRE, Clydesdale and Tweeddale MP David Mundell has welcomed measures announced in this week’s budget as an important step in providing local families...

A DECISION this week by the Scottish Government to overturn Scottish Borders Council’s refusal to permit quarrying at South Slipperfield has been condemned by...

KEEPING up-to-date with a meeting at one of Mid Annandale’s largest employers this week were Dumfriesshire MP David Mundell and constituency MSP Oliver Mundell...

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...

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...