A “serious assault” at Trinity Gardens has prompted fresh and serious concerns over escalating antisocial behaviour in the area....
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The new temporary banking hub opened at the Heritage Hub this week. Customers of all major banks will now be able to carry out a number of regular cash transactions on weekdays 9am to 5pm, including cash withdrawals and deposits as well as checking balances or paying bills....
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What started off as an unsightly varicose vein led to Sean Anderson having a kidney removed which not only saved his life but has also given him a new lease of life, and his close friends a new sporting interest....
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Two serious incidents involving alleged shoplifting in the town have reignited concerns over the safety of retail staff and shoppers, with calls for police numbers to be doubled. The Hawick Paper has viewed reports of a supermarket manager being assaulted and an alleged shoplifter brandishing a knife at a customer who tried to prevent him...
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For 25 years, Stuart Oliver has watched generations of Hawick residents walk through the doors of Think Fitness 4 Less, turning a business venture into something deeply rooted in the town. Now, as the gym marks its milestone anniversary, founder Stuart is taking stock of everything the business has brought since its doors first opened....
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Wednesday marked a special milestone for The Hawick Paper as it celebrated the tenth anniversary of its first edition.
A haul of around 60 trophies, including one with a significant historical connection, has been stolen from Minto Golf Club in a late-night raid. The trophies were taken on Saturday night, just minutes after the clubhouse had closed following the annual Captain’s Prize Day....
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The second high-profile break-in over the weekend saw The Borders Distillery being targeted by thieves. Police were called to the Commercial Road premises at 8.25am on Sunday and attended just after 10am....
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Six years on, McDonald’s has finally been given the green light for a £4million drive-thru restaurant in Commercial Road which will open next year....
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A new chapter has begun for one of Hawick’s most recognisable brands after the ownership of the Hawick Tartan Company was passed on to a new custodian....
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South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) has defended its management of the £2.6 million Hawick Business Centre after calls from local Conservative MSP Rachael Hamilton for greater clarity over how the facility has been used....
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Hawick’s history is being showcased with the arrival of bespoke signs in a major town-wide signage project. They have been installed as part of the long-planned Hawick Town and Teviot Trail, an initiative championed by the Hornshole Greenway Development Group....
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Frustration remains high in Hawick after representatives were given further details on the downgrade of the town’s fire station, which will be implemented over the next five years. The controversial move will see full-time cover at the station reduced from 24/7 to Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, with nighttime and weekend calls responded...
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Traffic pressures at the Volunteer could be reduced, with plans for an additional overspill car park gathering pace....
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The Hawick Paper has secured its future as an independent local newspaper following a change of ownership, which will take effect at the end of the month. The new owner, Hawick Media Ltd, is part of a wider group of independent media companies, including DNG Media and Argyll Media, with a portfolio of locally-produced publications […]
Four men have appeared in court after cannabis with a street value of some £1.3million was uncovered during a police raid at a property in Dovecote Street....
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