Carson Calls For More Action to Ease Heating Fuel Crisis Sunday, 22 March, 2026 News of the Scottish Government’s announcement of £10 million in support for households affected by the sharp rise in heating fuel costs is a step in the right direction, according to local constituency MSP Finlay Carson. But he fears that the decision revealed this week remains just a drop in the ocean – and it is clear much more still needs to be done. The Galloway and West Dumfries MSP said:... Local News
Reform Stood Up Scottish Fishermen 22nd March 2026 Reform UK has been accused of selling Scotland’s fishermen down the river after ducking a key hustings meeting. Local constituency MSP Finlay Carson maintains... Local News
Puffin All the Way to Safety at Road Crossing 4th March 2026 Local constituency MSP Finlay Carson has welcomed news that the existing road crossing at Queen Street in Castle Douglas is to be upgraded. Dumfries and... Local News
Carson Welcomes A75 Bypass Progress 4th March 2026 Local constituency MSP Finlay Carson has welcomed a “clear” escalation of preparatory work on the two bypass projects at Springholm and Crocketford. He voiced... Local News
Why the Wait Over Grooming Gangs Inquiry Says Carson 4th March 2026 The SNP Government has finally back-tracked into agreeing to hold a public inquiry into grooming gangs. Having previously resisted the move despite fierce... Local News
1 in 3 die with unmet palliative care needs 17th February 2026 One in three people in Scotland die with unmet palliative care needs, alarming new figures reveal — with rural communities facing some of the starkest... Local News
Scotland Needs Real Plan Over Energy Infrastructure Projects Says Carson 11th February 2026 Scotland needs a clear national energy strategy to avoid the “disproportionate burden” on infrastructure projects in rural areas, according to local... Local News
New Lifeboat On Crest of a Wave Thanks to Lottery funding 11th February 2026 Fleet Bay Inshore Rescue Service is set to splash out – on a new state-of-the-art lifeboat! The new vessel will significantly enhance safety provision across... Local News
Flooding Stories Could Help in Long Run 11th February 2026 It is a terrifying issue that troubles countless communities across our local constituency. Now residents and families are being urged to share their... Local News
Hollywood Star Celebrates SOSE Success 21st January 2026 He became the toast of Holywood thanks to his starring role in the series Outlander. Now the actor Sam Heughan is looking to be drinking in the success, once... Local News
