EVERYDAY life, farming and the history of a remote and beautiful Dumfriesshire valley have been outlined to an official visitor from New Zealand.

A SMALL technical team is working on the former Pinneys food factory site at Annan preparing for production to resume in the autumn.

And the skills and positive reputation of former workers will be a factor in the forthcoming recruitment process.

CLYDESDALE MP David Mundell has expressed disappointment that withdrawal charges are being maintained at a previously free-to-use rural cash machine.

I FELT humbled and honoured to take part in an event in eastern Europe last weekend which was dedicated to a south of Scotland missionary who gave her life to help protect Jewish schoolgirls in World War Two.

KEEPING workers safe across the world is the team mission at a busy Annan factory.

Alpha Solway in Queensberry Street manufacture a range of personal protective equipment and clothing.

AS I write, Brexit still dominates the news.

Things might have changed by the time you read this -- but if we are still seeking a way forward I’ll be every bit as frustrated as most people are with the situation we’re in.

Dumfriesshire Clydesdale and Tweeddale MP David Mundell has expressed disappointment that a Conservative motion to improve Leadburn junction has been rejected by members from other parties on Midlothian council.

THERE was a call this week by Clydesdale MP David Mundell for local concerns to be accepted in a battle to protect a South Lanarkshire beautyspot.

I WAS saddened this week by the death at the grand old age of 99 of a great community stalwart, Mollie McIntosh, MBE, who lived in Walkerburn and was well-known across the Borders.

LOCAL MP David Mundell has signed a book of condolence in the aftermath of the horrific mosque shootings in New Zealand.

He this week visited the New Zealand High Commission in London where he wrote a message on behalf of the people of Scotland.