Belties provide ‘beacon of comfort’ on memorial quilt Wednesday, 8 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 cattle, amidst the region’s rolling hills and thistles, is on a six by six inch square patch of fabric created by Mouswald-based craft quilter Ann Hill, BEM. It has pride of place on the Parliamentary Covid Memorial Quilt which was recently... 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
MP backs efforts to curb light pollution 17th April 2023 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... Local News
MP’s bet set to help charity 12th April 2023 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... Local News
MP blasts ‘selfish’ litter offenders 24th March 2023 THROWING litter down is a selfish act which damages the environment, habitats and wildlife. That’s the warning from Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale MP... Local News
MP welcomes Budget ‘cost of living’ help 15th March 2023 DUMFRIESHIRE, Clydesdale and Tweeddale MP David Mundell has welcomed measures announced in this week’s budget as an important step in providing local families... Local News
Tweeddale MP hits out as green light given to Slipperfield Quarry 14th March 2023 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... Local News
Creamery’s vital role in region highlighted 3rd February 2023 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... Local News
