The family of Stacey Hogg have been left “completely speechless” by an overwhelming wave of community support following her death....
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The final edition of The Hawick Paper will roll off the presses on July 30 as no new owner has been found to secure its future.
Fears that plans for a McDonald’s drive-thru in Hawick could be shelved have been firmly dismissed, with the company confirming it remains committed to its proposed £4million restaurant in Commercial Road....
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The decision to end 24-hour cover at the fire station has sparked a furious backlash, with Provost Clair Ramage branding the move “totally unacceptable”. Monday saw the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) formally approve the introduction of its new day shift duty system at Howdenbank....
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Encouragement from family and townspeople has led Keith Douglas-Hogg to reverse his decision to stand down as a halberdier....
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A senior Hawick councillor has made a last-ditch appeal to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and a Scottish Government minister ahead of a key decision over the future of the town’s fire cover....
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Drums and Fifes stalwarts Cammy Renwick and Stephen Domingo have both been recognised for 40 years’ service in what is affectionately known as the Cornet’s Band. Both fifers received commemorative Cornet’s ties on the Friday morning of the Common-Riding from ex-Cornet David Nuttall, the first Cornet both men played for as teenagers four decades ago....
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Scotland’s long-awaited return to the World Cup sparked jubilant scenes in the early hours of Sunday as Hawick fans joined thousands of travelling supporters to witness a historic first victory on the global stage in 36 years. The Boston Stadium in Massachusetts, USA, was a cacophony of noise as the Tartan Army roared Scots to...
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A senior Hawick councillor this week launched a blistering attack on those responsible for the decision to downgrade the town’s fire station to an office-hours operation. “This entire situation did not need to happen, but it has, and the fire service leadership and Scottish Government should be hanging their heads in shame,” fumed Stuart Marshall,...
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Cornet Jordan Nuttall has revealed that the past few weeks of the Common-Riding have surpassed all expectations. The fourth generation of his family to fulfil the prestigious role, the Cornet and his Lass, Alix Martin, have carried out the town’s historic traditions with dignity and decorum....
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News that the British Heart Foundation’s High Street charity shop is to close next month has been branded a blow to the town. The charity has announced proposals to close around 150 shops and stores over the next two financial years....
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Accompanist Ian Landles played piano for the 100th time at the Hut last Friday. His remarkable achievement was marked by the presentation of a shepherd’s crook/walking stick by official song-singer Michael Aitken....
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The Moor could be set for its biggest change in generations, with ambitious plans for a new multi-use building moving a step forward this week....
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Wilton primary’s first Colour Run proved a resounding success, raising more than £5,000 for school funds. Some 200 children tackled an obstacle course at Wellfield playing field – including a popular slip-and-slide – while being showered with bursts of bright-coloured powder....
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After decades spent supporting others through war, tragedy, illness and loss, Rev. Michael Scouler has retired as NHS Borders chaplain, describing the role as “humbling”....
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A special whisky was officially unveiled at The Borders Distillery on Wednesday night, as members of the Common-Riding Committee joined Cornet Jordan Nuttall for an exclusive tasting session....
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