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U-turn as SNP Government opens door to genetically edited food in Scotland

THE SNP Government has U-turned on its long-standing opposition to genetically edited (GE) foods, opening the door to their potential sale and…

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MSPs warn of ‘lack of progress’ on reforms for salmon farming industry

There has been a “lack of progress” from the Scottish Government in implementing reforms recommended for the salmon farming industry, MSPs have…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish government must do more to control salmon farming, inquiry finds

Report criticises ‘slow progress’ on industry regulation, amid record fish mortality and concerns over welfare and environmental pollution

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Scottish Tory MSPs slam Ruth Davidson for 'misinformation' amid party civil war

RUTH Davidson has been accused of spreading “misinformation” by two Scottish Tory MSPs ...

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Furious Tories accuse Humza Yousaf of 'smirking' at booing of God Save the King

THE Tories are desperate to win back some of their voters and save their plummeting approval ratings.

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Tory MSP pans 'unhelpful' UK Government after repeated Holyrood snubs

A TORY MSP has criticised the UK Government after it repeatedly snubbed a key Holyrood committee ...

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Fears new anti-flytipping measures won't tackle problem in Dumfries and Galloway

Penalties are set to more than double, but just 70 fines were issued in the region over a three year period

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Delay to review on Dumfries and Galloway travel scheme for health patients branded "shocking"

Finlay Carson wants NHS Dumfries and Galloway patients to receive support to make appointments, with a similar scheme already running in NHS Highland

Daily Record

Public asked for their views on how to improve welfare of dogs in Scotland

A HOLYROOD committee is seeking public views on a proposed Bill intended to improve the welfare of dogs.

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Evening dental appointments to be offered in Dumfries and Galloway

It is hoped the pilot programme will help "unlock a little extra capacity" after thousands of NHS dental patients were de-registered

Daily Record

Galloway MSP Makes fresh calls for Scottish Government to drop Highly Protected Marine Areas plan

Finlay Carson has waded into the debate by pointing out that even SNP politicians were against the plan

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Tory MSP faces criticism for use of 'unparliamentary language' towards minister

A TORY MSP has been criticised for using “unparliamentary language” after calling a minister a “hypocrite” during a committee meeting.

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Scottish Government submits a draft business case to upgrade Dumfries and Galloway road

The need to upgrade the Euroroute has been recognised by both the Scottish and UK Governments

Daily Record

Reversing Tory welfare policies 'would lift 70,000 Scots out of poverty'

REVERSING welfare reforms implemented by the UK Government since 2015 could lift 70,000 Scots out of poverty, the First Minister has said.

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Fall in number of Dumfries and Galloway litter louts being punished

Just 16 fines were dished out for littering across Dumfries and Galloway last year – compared to 19 in each of the previous two years

Daily Record

Galloway and West Dumfries MSP to meet new Transport Minister over A75 upgrades

Finlay Carson has secured talks with Kevin Stewart to discuss upgrading the road, including a by-pass around Crocketford and Springholm

Daily Record

Stewartry litter louts go unpunished as not a single fine issued in 2022/23

New figures show there were no penalties dished out to people littering or who threw rubbish from their cars

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Galloway and West Dumfries MSP pleads for average speed cameras on A75

Finlay Carson also wants the rule about the criteria for where they can be placed to be changed

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Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway records 570 cases of fly-tipping in just one year

The shock figures have been branded "wholly unacceptable" by local MSP Finlay Carson

Daily Record

Transport Minister accused of "running scared" from seeing A75 impact in Dumfries and Galloway

MSP Finlay Carson is unhappy that Jenny Gilruth has only agreed to a virtual meeting rather than coming to visit Crocketford and Springholm

Daily Record

Scotland's Transport Minister claims she's still waiting to hear from UK Government about funding for Dumfries and Galloway Road

Jenny Gilruth branded the stance of the Westminster Government as "discourteous" during a Holyrood debate

Daily Record

More than half of pothole compensation claims to Dumfries and Galloway Council rejected

New figures show that the local authority’s insurers have paid out more than £200,000 in compensation in the last three years

Daily Record

Scottish Parliament to debate call for A75 average speed cameras in Dumfries and Galloway

Galloway and West Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson is calling for the equipment to be installed in Springholm and Crocketford

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Dumfries and Galloway A75 campaigners seek urgent talks with Transport Minister over bypasses for Crocketford and Springholm

A public meeting was called following a horror smash in Crocketford in November

Daily Record

Castle Douglas dental practice closure will leave thousands without access to NHS treatment

Gardenhill Dental Clinic will close its doors in January – a move which comes on the back of King Street Dental Practice shutting last autumn

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