A GLOBAL initiative to protect the environment by encouraging tree growth will be highlighted in Langholm this month. 

TAKING to two wheels during the festive break is Springfield Primary School pupil Keira Wilson.

FESTIVE RUSH . . . thousands of letters and parcels have been passing through Annan's busy Royal Mail delivery office each day in the run-up to Christmas.

PICTURES showing recent events commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Lockerbie bombing tragedy are available to view from this week at the Dryfesdale Lodge Visitors' Centre. 

PUPILS at Clydesdale and Tweeddale primary schools demonstrated their artistic flare in the 2018 competition to design an official Christmas card for local MP David Mundell.

LOCAL MP and Scottish Secretary David Mundell greeted the Moderator of the General Assembly, the Rt. Rev. Susan Brown, pictured, when she made an official visit to London.

SMALL businesses are the backbone of our local communities, according to MSP Oliver Mundell and MP David Mundell.

They were highlighting the advantages of, where possible, using near-by retailers and services on the eve of 'Small Business Saturday' (December 1) this weekend.

WE ARE at a critical moment as we prepare for Brexit and during the last few days a number of constituents across Dumfriesshire Clydesdale and Tweeddale have asked me for my thoughts. 

I hope my article on the current situation proves helpful.

A TAXI SERVICE has been proposed between Penicuik and West Linton to replace the cancelled late night 101/102 bus services.

AS USUAL on such occasions the House of Commons was packed for Chancellor Philip Hammond's Budget speech which I believe could herald better prospects ahead for southern Scotland.