Stranraer & Wigtownshire Free Press column - July 2022 Thursday, 28 July, 2022 Keep NHS services as local as possible There are many positives from living and working in such a scenic, friendly and fairly remote area as Wigtownshire and I’ve always admired the natural resilience amongst local people. But, being located away from the larger centres of population, there can also be less local choice and not so easy access to certain vital specialist services provided by the... Local News
Dumfries Courier column - July 2022 22nd July 2022 Feeling the heat Soaring temperatures may have been appreciated by those enjoying the Solway Coast this week but, on the other hand, there were others concerned... Local News
MP confident region's levelling up funding bids remain on track 18th July 2022 Projects from Dumfries and Galloway and elsewhere will remain fully under consideration for significant UK Government funding. Local MP Alister Jack, a staunch... Local News
MP welcomes ‘brisk’ trade at new Georgetown post office 12th July 2022 Local MP Alister Jack has praised the team running the new Georgetown Post Office who have restored a full-time service to the area. The branch has been... Local News
Scottish Secretary thanks sailors, soldiers and aviators for Armed Forces Day 2022 25th June 2022 Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said: "It's fantastic to see the whole country unite for Armed Forces Day, a culmination of a week of activities to recognise... Local News
Coaches praised as Games baton visits Dumfriesshire 23rd June 2022 There was a buzz of excitement when The Queen’s Baton Relay — promoting the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham — finished the final leg of a Scottish... Local News
Stranraer & Wigtownshire Free Press column - June 2022 23rd June 2022 New route to a Freeport? I was disappointed when the Labour-SNP led Dumfries and Galloway Council dropped the most recent bid to secure Green Freeport status... Local News
Dumfries Courier column - June 2022 17th June 2022 Dumfries ready to celebrate It is great to see a full programme of traditional summer celebrations getting back to normal in the region after two difficult... Local News
Stranraer & Wigtownshire Free Press column - May 2022 26th May 2022 Spirit of collaboration needed within council My best wishes to the newly-elected councillors and all the candidates — they provided healthy choice in the... Local News
Local MP praises DGHP training programme 23rd May 2022 Tenants from a life-changing jobs and training programme at Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership (DGHP) have met with local constituency MP Alister Jack... Local News
