Politics

Renowned DJ and music producer, Calvin Harris, has stepped into the row over the proposed closure of the Pinneys fish processing plant.

Galloway and West Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson has called on Dumfries and Galloway Council to be fully transparent over any charges for children’s funerals in the region.

South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth, Annandale South Councillor Sean Marshall and Annandale East and Eskdale Councillor Archie Dryburgh will be hosting a special drop in meeting and advice surgery in Annan this Friday - April 13, for Pinneys of Annan workers and local residents.

MSP Colin Smyth had previously criticised SNP and Tory councillors at Dumfries and Galloway Council for failing to underwrite a loan to help save Rosefield Mill.

The Dumfries and Galloway region will benefit from Scottish Government funding to the tune of £2.063 million.

Councillors have been told told that communities are continuing to take ownership of local facilities right across the region.

Concerns are growing in Annan with the recent announcement that Pinneys are to start consultations on the closure of their local site, with fears of 450 jobs losses.

It’s time for an end to pupils leaving school at lunchtime to buy fast food, according to Brian Whittle MSP.

Waiting times for key treatments such as physiotherapy and podiatry in Dumfries and Galloway are “not good enough”, according to South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth.

A shocking new report has found that patients in Dumfries and Galloway hospitals who have no sanitary products are forced to go to a shop or rely on nurses’ personal supplies.

South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has accused the UK and Scottish Government of ‘failing the people of Dumfries and Galloway’ after a new report has shown that unemployment has risen to its highest level since 2015.

Scottish Labour has called for a full fox hunting ban ahead of a rally at Holyrood today.

South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has criticised SNP and Tory Councillors on Dumfries and Galloway Council for opposing a move that would have made available a low risk loan of £50,000 to underwrite the purchase of Rosevale Mill by Dumfries Historic Buildings Trust.

Dumfries and Galloway Labour Group Leader Elaine Murray has branded Conservative Group Leader Ian Carruthers out of touch with people.

This week the Prime Minister announced a review into the health of the news media, including the regional and local press.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will lead a debate in the Scottish Parliament tomorrow (Tuesday) to celebrate the centenary of women having the right to vote in the UK.

Hundreds of driving tests across Scotland today (Monday) and tomorrow have been cancelled due to strike action by examiners over the new test and working patterns.

An independent panel is being set up to provide expert advice to ensure the Scottish Government’s named person service is workable.