The family of murder victim Stacey Hogg are demanding answers and action. They are calling on the Scottish Government to take action to make radical changes to the justice system so no other family should have to go through what Stacey suffered....
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More than 200 people heard Councillor Watson McAteer on Monday night demand that the Scottish Government halt the proposed changes to the town’s vital fire and rescue service....
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Hawick Community Council is to press for “representation from the highest level of Police Scotland” in a bid to increase police levels on the ground to tackle pockets of incidents across the town....
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A man who had repeatedly abused the mum of his three children murdered her because he felt “triggered” after hearing she was seeing somebody else. Lee Inglis, 39, told police officers he was intending to behead Stacey Hogg, 35, when he took her life in McLagan Drive on June 25 this year....
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“I do hope the town hall will be full, and we can send out a clear message.”...
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A year-long deterioration in antisocial behaviour by gangs of youth within the Stirches housing estate has prompted a call for “foot patrols” to tackle the issue....
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“I went to get tested to keep the peace and it saved my life.” The words of care worker Darren McElrath who is recovering from a complete prostate removal following his prostate cancer diagnosis....
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Hawick is now officially a town without a bank following the closure of its final branch this week, although the new permanent hub in Bourtree Place is set to open next Friday....
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Elected member Stuart Marshall has spoken out in fierce opposition to a proposal by the Scottish Government to slash the number of local councils and centralise decisions, issuing a rallying cry to “resist this with every sinew”....
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Three projects within the town were growing for gold at the Greener Gateway Community Awards on Monday night at Tweedbank....
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A meeting was scheduled to be held at The Border Club last night (Thursday) to breathe new life into the community pump track....
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Representation is to be made across the board in an effort to stamp out the growing problem of roadworks within the town and on surrounding roads....
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Members of the public can play a vital part in helping local police continue to make progress over drugs farms within the town....
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Plans to enable townsfolk to travel safely to Selkirk and Denholm by foot, bike or horseback from next year have taken a step forward with funding secured for these unprecedented projects....
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A two-year multi-agency endeavour to tackle antisocial behaviour in Burnfoot is to be launched next Friday. A £300,000 investment through Cashback for Communities is being unveiled at Burnfoot Community Hub and will offer young people aged between ten and 25 free activities, mental health support, and the opportunity to alleviate boredom....
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Members of the community council heard this week of an innovative new high school programme which is enabling pupils to be primed and ready for a career in the construction industry....
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