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Wigtownshire travellers deserve rail discounts

It was disappointing to learn that rail services linking Stranraer with the rest of the UK rail network are unlikely to return to normal before June.

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.

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.

Cyber attack

The targeting of NHS Dumfries and Galloway by computer hackers brings home what a growing threat these incidents pose in modern life.

Driving forward key road improvements

Making improvements to the A75 at key locations between Stranraer and the M6 motorway will realistically be phased and prioritise pinch points where a by-pass or other realignments would make the most difference.

A75 priorities

Improving the A75 through our region will realistically be a phased project with pinch points such as by-passes clear priorities.

A landmark deal between the UK Government and Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) could also bring benefits to Dumfries and Galloway, it was predicted yesterday (Wednesday).

Emma Harper is facing calls to apologise to the Scottish Parliament after she claimed Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has failed to reply to numerous letters. 

Enjoying taste of quality

The variety of quality food and drink on display on Tuesday at the annual Taste of Scotland event held at Dover House, home of Scotland Office in London, was again a sight to behold.

Good service

There can be few with such a breadth of knowledge and insight into modern life and its difficulties than Citizens Advice staff and volunteers.