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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Traffic disruption in Bourtree Place which looked set to continue into next week should be resolved by today (Friday). Traffic lights were installed on April 27, with investigative work on a collapsed sewer expected to be completed by May 5....
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The future of Teviotdale Leisure Centre and its indoor bowling complex is set to be secured after a £4.2million modernisation programme was approved....
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The chairman of the Common-Riding Committee has issued a scathing rebuke of the latest level of “bureaucracy and red tape” the voluntary group has been landed with. ...
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The countdown to this year’s Common-Riding has started with hundreds of supporters descending on Cavers on Wednesday on a cool but dry night. Halberdier Keith Douglas-Hogg, escorted by the Drums and Fifes, delivered the all-important letter from Provost Clair Ramage inviting Joseph Jordan Nuttall to be Hawick’s 308th Cornet....
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Councillors have voiced frustration and cautious optimism after Scottish Borders Council told us it had pushed back the decision on the proposed McDonald’s drive-thru in Commercial Road to June 20....
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