I’ve been aware for some time about the challenges facing post-Covid NHS dental services in our region and further afield and have raised issues on behalf of individual constituents.
There are many positives from living and working in such a scenic, friendly and fairly remote area as Wigtownshire and I’ve always admired the natural resilience amongst local people.
Soaring temperatures may have been appreciated by those enjoying the Solway Coast this week but, on the other hand, there were others concerned the conditions signalled increasing extreme weather.
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 settling into its new home within the Premier Store in Callside Road and business in the opening weeks has been described as ‘brisk.’
"It's fantastic to see the whole country unite for Armed Forces Day, a culmination of a week of activities to recognise the selfless service of our extraordinary UK military.
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 tour in Dumfries on Wednesday.
I was disappointed when the Labour-SNP led Dumfries and Galloway Council dropped the most recent bid to secure Green Freeport status for the Port of Cairnryan.
