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
MP welcomes Budget ‘cost of living’ help 15th March 2023 DUMFRIESHIRE, Clydesdale and Tweeddale MP David Mundell has welcomed measures announced in this week’s budget as an important step in providing local families... Local News
Tweeddale MP hits out as green light given to Slipperfield Quarry 14th March 2023 A DECISION this week by the Scottish Government to overturn Scottish Borders Council’s refusal to permit quarrying at South Slipperfield has been condemned by... Local News
Creamery’s vital role in region highlighted 3rd February 2023 KEEPING up-to-date with a meeting at one of Mid Annandale’s largest employers this week were Dumfriesshire MP David Mundell and constituency MSP Oliver Mundell... Local News
MP raises Langholm signs concerns with UK transport Minister 24th January 2023 CALLS for improved signage on key routes to Langholm have been highlighted at Westminster. Dumfriesshire MP David Mundell raised the issue directly with the UK... Local News
MP backs Men’s Shed plan for former school 30th December 2022 A LOCAL parliamentarian has backed ambitious plans to improve the rural base of Biggar Men’s Shed. Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale MP David Mundell has... Local News
MP ‘cheques’ in at popular town hub 15th December 2022 A POPULAR Biggar community hub has received a funds boost, thanks to local MP David Mundell. The Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale representative handed... Local News
Tollbooth display set for future comeback 5th December 2022 A CASCADE of knitted poppies, which was attached to the railings at historic Sanquhar Tollbooth during the recent remembrance period, may return in future years... Local News
Local factory team helping meet green packaging demand 22nd November 2022 A LOCKERBIE factory is using state-of-the-art technology to produce packaging for an increasingly environmentally aware world. The D. S. Smith site at King... Local News
MP visits rescue team base 10th November 2022 Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale MP David Mundell joined members of the Glencaple-based Nith Inshore Rescue service at their regular training session on... Local News