Stranraer & Wigtownshire Free Press column - March 2024 Thursday, 28 March, 2024 Casino idea worth exploring again I was interested to learn recently that a proposal for a casino was being floated in Stranraer again, almost two decades after the idea was first mooted. There were no successful bids from would-be operators when applications were sought in 2007 after the former ferry port was earmarked as a potential site following a UK Government initiative. The original idea... Local News
Dumfries Courier column - November 2022 18th November 2022 Ferries vital I was encouraged to see that Stena Line are considering massive investment to modernise their fleet and shore facilities as part of a long-term... Local News
MP hails Chancellor’s A75 study plan as ‘right way forward’ 17th November 2022 A major step forward towards upgrading the A75 was confirmed today by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in his autumn statement. The decision to invest in a feasibility... Local News
Stranraer & Wigtownshire Free Press column - October 2022 27th October 2022 Welcoming new Prime Minister I’ve offered my warmest congratulations to Rishi Sunak on his appointment as Prime Minister and I firmly believe he has the... Local News
MP hosts Poppy Scotland reception 26th October 2022 Scottish Secretary and local MP Alister Jack has hosted a reception for Poppy Scotland at Dover House, the Whitehall home of the Scotland Office, when he was... Local News
Local MP welcomes new PM to role 26th October 2022 Local MP Alister Jack has personally congratulated Rishi Sunak on his appointment as Prime Minister. He said: “I firmly believe Rishi has the expertise and... Local News
Dumfries Courier column - October 2022 21st October 2022 Stronger together It seems First Minister Nicola Sturgeon continues to spend millions of pounds of tax-payers’ money on her quest to split the United Kingdom... Local News
MP urges yoghurt plant chiefs to consider buy-out proposal 12th October 2022 Local MP Alister Jack has urged the owners of the threatened Rowan Glen creamery to engage with a consortium behind a buy-out proposal. Almost 50 jobs at the... Local News
MP floats Wigtownshire investment partnership with Northern Ireland 5th October 2022 Jobs could flow from an innovative plan to create an investment zone which reaches across the North Channel to connect Wigtownshire with Northern Ireland... Local News
Stranraer & Wigtownshire Free Press column - September 2022 29th September 2022 The Queen set right tone for every occasion Like many Free Press readers I was saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen and was interested to... Local News