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.

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.

A rise in the council tax increase cap from an above inflation three to 4.79 per cent has been condemned by Dumfries and Galloway MP Alister Jack.

The measure was in SNP Scottish Government's Budget which passed a vital vote at Holyrood last week with the support of Green MSPs.

As we approach the end of, to say the least, an eventful year at Westminster my overriding hope is that the next few months bring a greater spirit of co-operation and some certainty for the country as we embark on a new chapter in our national life.

A call has been made for more support for patients experiencing difficulties as a result of a temporary closure of Wigtown GP practice due to computer problems.

A multi-agency meeting took place to try to stem a spate of anti-social behaviour in north west Dumfries.

Dumfries and Galloway MP Alister Jack held discussions with Police Scotland and social landlords DGHP and Loreburn Housing Association.

Dumfries residents are brimming with ideas to revitalise the town centre.

That was clear from the large response to a survey seeking public views on the regeneration of the High Street area.

Two south west Scotland MPs have urged the region's farmers to embrace positive changes in the support system should they emerge after Brexit.