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Driving test backlog set to be eased One of many issues emerging during the Covid pandemic was the loss of normal driver-training and assessment. It's a problem...

A direction of travel on the future upgrading of the A75 Gretna to Stranraer road could be revealed soon. That was the clear indication from Prime Minister...

Region's college reflects changing times Climate and the environment featured prominently at the recent G7 talks in Cornwall and will be the focus at the...

Post Office base needed It was disappointing that C. J. Lang have felt the need to close the Post Office within four SPAR convenience stores they operate in the...

Difficult times for NHS nationally and locally Recent news coverage in the Free Press has underlined the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on other more...

Support local businesses as they make welcome return The good news that a raft of coronavirus restrictions have been lifted across Scotland is extremely welcome...

A decision to allow a Dumfries family, originally from Pakistan, to remain permanently in the UK was right and just. That was the view of Dumfries and Galloway...

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack's statement on the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Secretary of State for Scotland Alister...

Volunteer community activists at Whithorn have been commended by the local MP on their latest success. Alister Jack praised the team behind the redevelopment of...