The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SRFS) is proposing cuts to Hawick fire crews, by replacing 24/7 coverage with nine-to-five office hours Monday to Friday. The plans, which are set to go out to consultation, have been branded “preposterous and outrageous” by local ward councillor, Stuart Marshall, who has vowed to “fight” any changes to...
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ISSUE No.455
The High Street is in line for a significant economic boost with news this week that two properties are set for a new lease of life....
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Wilton Park and Hawick Tennis Club ran a ‘come and try’ open day for juniors and adults on Saturday. Lots of juniors and adults attended and had fun trying out the sport. ...
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Hawick High has been ranked lowest among Borders secondary schools in a league table of pupils leaving with the Scottish Government’s “gold standard” of five Highers or the equivalents....
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Albert Bridge has this week become the latest focal point for frustrated motorists. Traffic lights appeared on the bridge on Monday, but utility works only began yesterday (Thursday), causing major tailbacks....
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Three prospective new Burnfoot Community Futures board members have come forward, it was heard at the organisation’s annual general meeting on Monday night....
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ISSUE No.454
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A major overhaul of cultural, sport and leisure services has “set alarm bells ringing” with proposals to close the library, Borders Textile Towerhouse, Heritage Hub, and Wilton school swimming pool....
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Lee Armstrong is hanging up his boots having played 229 first team matches for Hawick during a stellar rugby career....
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Winning the treble and doing so undefeated is an “amazing” feeling, says Hawick Hawks floorball captain Ben Richardson. Before Christmas Hawks lifted the Autumn Cup, then they became Scottish Floorball League champions earlier this year and, on Sunday, they won the Spring Cup to complete a dream 2024/25 for them....
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With jobs under threat at Live Borders following Integratis Consulting’s report, Councillor Clair Ramage told us that staff were “angry and upset” to have learned of the proposals via social media....
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Fears have been expressed over the future of leisure centre-based Teviotdale Indoor Bowling Club following publication of proposals for Live Borders-run facilities....
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Liam Rutherford was crowned champion in his category at the inaugural Caledonia Box Cup event at the weekend....
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