Dumfries Courier column - April 2024 Friday, 19 April, 2024 Town centre taskforce launched I was delighted the new Dumfries Town Board convened recently for the first time at the start of their mission to enhance the central area. My congratulations to doonhamer Richie Nicoll on his appointment as chairman. He brings to the table a wealth of experience both as a former senior specialist in the UK armed forces and as a successful businessman. He is... Local News
Dumfries Courier & Galloway Gazette column - October 2023 20th October 2023 Investing in town’s future When first elected as a local MP one of my priorities was launching a survey on what Dumfries residents would like to see in order to... Local News
£100k boost for coastal village boathouse hub 17th October 2023 A cash injection from the UK Government is set to boost a small Wigtownshire coastal community. The £100,000 grant, confirmed by Fisheries Minister Mark Spencer... Local News
Local MP welcomes £20 million for Dumfries 2nd October 2023 Seven Scottish towns have been named by the Prime Minister as part of £1.1 billion levelling up investment being provided to 55 towns across the UK. Clydebank... Local News
Stranraer & Wigtownshire Free Press column - September 2023 28th September 2023 Finding out if 20’s plenty? Travelling regularly in Scotland and beyond I’m very much aware of the vast variety of roads, surroundings and challenges drivers... Local News
Dumfries Courier column - September 2023 22nd September 2023 Right track Having had an interest in the project during much of my time as MP, I was delighted this week that Dumfries and Galloway Council have granted... Local News
Stranraer & Wigtownshire Free Press column - August 2023 24th August 2023 Valuable service I’ve long recognised the excellent level of assistance and information provided in the region by Dumfries and Galloway Citizens’ Advice Service... Local News
Dumfries Courier column - August 2023 18th August 2023 Hub progress The drift towards online banking accelerated during and after the Covid pandemic with many more transactions being made by card or mobile phone... Local News
John Cooper selected as Scottish Conservative & Unionist candidate for Dumfries & Galloway 28th July 2023 Dumfries & Galloway Conservatives have announced that John Cooper, former editor of the Stranraer & Wigtownshire Free Press has been selected as the party’s... Local News
Stranraer & Wigtownshire Free Press column - July 2023 27th July 2023 UK-wide approach best way to cut drug deaths Tragic consequences from drugs misuse are a concern in Wigtownshire and across much of the world. Despite our rural... Local News