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
Stranraer & Wigtownshire Free Press column - April 2023 27th April 2023 Celebrating a national milestone With interest building up to the crowning of King Charles III alongside Camilla, the Queen Consort, in Westminster Abbey, I’m... Local News
Dumfries Courier column - April 2023 21st April 2023 Wise move I know from local businesses how concerned they were by the potential extra cost and time involved had there been a short timescale before the... Local News
Statement on Scottish Government's confirmation they will lodge a petition for judicial review 12th April 2023 Responding to the Scottish Government's confirmation they will lodge a petition for judicial review, Secretary of State for Scotland, Alister Jack, said: "The... Local News
MP warns of Indy Minister backlash 11th April 2023 Local MP Alister Jack has described a backlash amongst constituents over the appointment by the Scottish Government of a publicly-funded Minister for... Local News
SNP’s new Transport Minister pressed on A75/A77 progress 3rd April 2023 Local MP Alister Jack has urged the Scottish Government’s new Transport Minister to become directly involved progressing improvements to the A75 and A77. The... Local News
Stranraer & Wigtownshire Free Press column - March 2023 23rd March 2023 Progress with town’s flood defence plans It has been evident across Dumfries and Galloway in the last two decades just how important, but complex, drawing up... Local News
Dumfries Courier column - March 2023 17th March 2023 Tough task My best wishes go to Conservative colleagues who have taken up leadership of a new Dumfries and Galloway Council administration. As by far the... Local News
MP welcomes Budget boost for south-west 15th March 2023 Dumfries and Galloway MP Alister Jack described the Budget as a welcome shot in the arm for south-west Scotland. The Scotland Secretary also called on the... Local News
Stranraer & Wigtownshire Free Press column - February 2023 23rd February 2023 Good news for Rowan Glen I was delighted by the confirmation last week that the management buy-out of the Rowan Glen plant at Palnure, near Newton Stewart, had... Local News