MP urges local residents to sign up in support of the rural economy Friday, 1 November, 2024 PLANS ANNOUNCED by the Labour government in this weeks’ Budget to cap Agricultural Property Relief risk the break-up of family farms here in Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale and across the rest of the UK. That’s the view of local MP David Mundell as rural bodies including the National Farmers Union and the Tenant Farmers’ Association warn that it has been “a been a disastrous budget for... Local News
Working horses a favourite with MP 7th August 2023 LOCAL MP David Mundell, whose sprawling constituency includes Clydesdale, says he has also always admired that particular breed of working horse. He was swift... Local News
Peebles pupils meet up with MP in Westminster visit 27th June 2023 ALONG WITH LibDem Lord Purvis of Tweed, local MP David Mundell this week welcomed pupils from Peebles High School to the House of Commons. The two... Local News
Tweeddale firms highlighted in Downing Street 6th June 2023 TWO leading figures in the Tweeddale business world have visited 10 Downing Street to meet Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt. They were Elliott Winyard, a... Local News
Charity champion Chris drops in at ‘Number 10’ 28th May 2023 THE CARING and sharing work of a charity in Upper Nithsdale has been acknowledged at one of the world’s most famous addresses. Chris Simm, of Kirkconnel and... Local News
MP and MSP welcome UK Government support for Raydale Park 20th May 2023 A TERRIFIC and well-deserved shot in the arm for community sport in the Gretna area. That was the view of Dumfriesshire MP David Mundell and constituency MSP... Local News
MP’s welcome as Transpennine Express contract ended 11th May 2023 TROUBLED rail operator Transpennine Express is to have its franchise ended, bringing hopes that the service can be stabilised for rail passengers using... Local News
MP backs efforts to curb light pollution 17th April 2023 DESPITE greater awareness of light pollution in the night sky the worldwide problem is deepening. Experts estimate an up to 10 per-cent global increase annually... Local News
MP’s bet set to help charity 12th April 2023 A LOCAL charity looks a racing certainty to receive a £50 boost whatever the result of this Saturday’s Grand National. But the gift, courtesy of the Betting and... Local News
MP blasts ‘selfish’ litter offenders 24th March 2023 THROWING litter down is a selfish act which damages the environment, habitats and wildlife. That’s the warning from Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale MP... Local News