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MSP urges Ministers to intervene over 15 per cent bus fare hikes in Ayrshire

Mr Smyth is urging Ministers to introduce fare caps, and consider a reversal in the cuts in support to companies so that the cost of travel is affordable and local bus routes are maintained.

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway could see new dental practices thanks to support scheme

The region’s NHS dental services have suffered a string of blows in recent months, with some practices closing and others de-registering NHS patients

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UK Government accused of "rewarding failure" as Lockerbie train operator sees contract extended

The move comes despite the rail firm, which runs trains between London and Glasgow and Edinburgh through Lockerbie, has been heavily criticised for its level of cancellations

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Deposit Return Scheme administrator like ‘Frankenstein’s monster’

It was revealed that the chief executive of Circularity Scotland is on a £300,000 salary

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Tory claiming 'secrecy' around DRS firm could 'find answers on Google', says Slater

The circular economy minister faced questions after it emerged the chief executive of Circularity Scotland was on a £300,000 salary.

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Ayrshire's grim drug death figures for last year revealed in new report

There is a 14.67 per cent decrease in the number of deaths compared to the previous year, but one MSP reckons more work needs to be done to help tackle the issue.

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway Fairtrade village brews up support for producers

The Fairtrade Big Brew in Dunscore has been going for 15 years and was once again a huge success

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NHS dentistry in Dumfries and Galloway "hanging by a thread"

South Scotland Labour MSP Colin Smyth has made the claim after news that 5,000 patients are to be de-registered

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South Scotland MSP calls for delay to Scottish Government's deposit return scheme

Labour's Colin Smyth there are a number of concerns from small businesses that "need to be addressed"

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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

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Lockerbie rail passengers set to be hit with "double whammy"

Customers will face a price hike when fares in England are increased and will miss out on ScotRail's plans to scrap peak time fares

Daily Record

South Scotland Labour MSP slams Tories for "bully boy" tactics over anti-strike legislation

Colin Smyth has thrown down the gauntlet to Conservative politicians to meet striking workers on picket lines

Daily Record

Post Office has 'serious work to do' to bring back services to Whitletts

The call comes from South Scotland Labour List MSP, Colin Smyth, who reckons more needs to be done from the organisation in order to tackle the lack of proper facilities.

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SNP/Green Government blasted over recycling rates during climate emergency

Labour MSP Colin Smyth said the Government's record was a "humiliating failure"

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Fresh call for action to address Dumfries and Galloway's derelict buildings

South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth wants to see a national response to addressing eyesores which blight many communities across the region

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Proposed Dumfries and Galloway A75 upgrades described as "vague promises"

The second version of the Scottish Government's Strategic Transport Review has been published - with no firm commitment as to when work will be carried out

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Dumfries and Galloway cancer patient waited nearly a full year to begin treatment

New figures from Public Health Scotland show none of the country's health boards met the Scottish Government's target of 95 per cent of patients beginning treatment within 62 days

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MSP blasts Scottish Government over transport review which provides 'vague commitments' to upgrade A77

The road is a vital link between Glasgow and the South West of Scotland, linking the towns of Giffnock, Newton Mearns, Kilmarnock, Prestwick, Ayr, Girvan and Stranraer.

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Concerns over big rise in delayed discharge figures across Ayrshire

Figures released by Public Health Scotland about the number of bed days occupied by delayed discharge continues to paint a bleak picture in the region.

Daily Record

Health secretary should be 'sacked' for NHS Ayrshire & Arran's A&E wait times

South Scotland Regional List MSPs Sharon Dowey and Colin Smyth, have both told how Humza Yousaf should be sacked for his ‘mismanagement’ of the lengthy waiting times.

Daily Record

Lengthy waits in Dumfries and Galloway's accident and emergency departments branded "humanitarian crisis"

South Scotland MSP has hit out at NHS Dumfries and Galloway continually missing government targets for A&E and delayed discharge

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MSPs urged to close loopholes in new fox hunting legislation

MSPS have been urged to vote to close loopholes in proposed new fox hunting laws.

Daily Record

Liz Truss resigns: 'Forget PM - the whole Tory party should go'

Labour MSPs are tonight leading calls for a general election in the wake of Liz Truss falling on her sword.

Daily Record

Cancer patient endures nightmare eight month wait for treatment in Ayrshire

New figures for the quarter ending 30 June 2022 show that only 74.3 per cent of patients in NHS Ayrshire & Arran were treated within 62 days.

Daily Record

Dismay as new figures show 214 patients wait more than 12 hours at Ayrshire A&E departments

And a further 332 faced waits of more than eight hours over the same reporting period.

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