Local News

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...

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...

Projects from Dumfries and Galloway and elsewhere will remain fully under consideration for significant UK Government funding. Local MP Alister Jack, a staunch...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Spirit of collaboration needed within council My best wishes to the newly-elected councillors and all the candidates — they provided healthy choice in the...