Long-term plans for a new £2 million visitor centre at Logan Botanic Gardens would be a shot in the arm for the region.

Green fingered volunteers behind award-winning railway station gardens received warm praise from an admirer when they notched up an open day first.

South west Scotland MP Alister Jack has received his second promotion this year at Westminster.

The appointment of the Dumfries and Galloway constituency representative as a Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury was confirmed on Tuesday evening.

Digital connectivity prospects look brighter for residents and businesses in the region struggling to obtain efficient broadband.

Dumfries railway station is on the right track for travellers with mobility difficulties.

The busy Nith Valley Line destination is set to become fully accessible to customers with limited mobility.

There needs to be coast-to-coast benefits going forward from the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal.

That was the view of Dumfries and Galloway MP Alister Jack as he welcomed Chancellor Philip Hammond's confirmation this week that the landmark investment initiative would go-ahead.

An MP from the region has been appointed to a key parliamentary role as the countdown begins to the UK's scheduled departure from the EU.

The appointment of Conservative Alister Jack as Government assistant whip in the House of Commons has been confirmed by Her Majesty The Queen.

A little bit of local political history was made on Wednesday when Dumfries and Galloway's two MPs were shoulder to shoulder at the famous House of Commons Dispatch Box.

A call has been made for the UK to move on from the relentless uncertainty created by the Brexit debate.

It came from Dumfries and Galloway MP Alister Jack in the House of Commons when he spoke in support of a motion backing the Government's approach to EU negotiations.

A tax on workers who drive to work and park has been slammed as 'totally ill-thought-out' by Dumfries and Galloway MP Alister Jack.