THE key issues surrounding the up coming independence referendum will be up for discussion at Q&A next week.

Locals with questions or queries over any related topics can head to the Dumfries Arms Hotel, Cumnock on Wednesday July 30 to get answers from Shadow Justice Secretary, Graeme Pearson and Scotland Office Minister David Mundell MP.

It is a joint event between Scottish Labour and the Better Together campaign and gets under way from 7pm.