Work is continuing at pace to transform and restore the former Congregational Church in Bourtree Place. The 127-year-old building was taken over by the Baptist Church in April this year following a decline in Congregational Church attendance, and is now undergoing renovations both inside and out....
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A long-running project to complete the Hawick Business Centre will soon see the gap area between Oliver Crescent and Teviot Crescent transformed....
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Investigations are continuing after a second glass panel has been found damaged on the flood protection scheme wall to the rear of B&M Bargains in Croft Road. Reassurances have been given that the damage to the panels, which are around 50 yards apart, would have no bearing in the event of a flood....
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A high school pupil inclusion programme which was launched last year triumphed in three categories at the YouthBorders LEAD (learn, educate, advocate, develop) Awards ceremony....
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The leader of Scottish Borders Council is this week calling on Audit Scotland to carry out “a full review” of Hawick’s flood protection scheme. Councillor Euan Jardine said he has “formally requested” the report in a bid to “strengthen oversight and improve funding arrangements for major infrastructure schemes”....
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A prolific blood donor is urging others to follow in his footsteps. Scott Mcpherson, 59, was recognised for making his 75th donation last month at Wilton school – some 28 years after he first gave blood....
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Structural demolition of the high school to make way for the new £56.6million replacement is unlikely to start for a few weeks. Currently, only internal “soft strip” work is being carried out, Scottish Borders Council said....
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The embattled Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is today being accused of ignoring “a key feature” of its own public consultation into controversial plans to downgrade the fire station....
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Motorists are causing “a major problem” by ignoring recently-erected no-entry signs at the junction of North Bridge Street and Union Street. That’s according to Scottish Borders Council councillor, Jane Cox, who highlighted the issue at last Monday night’s meeting of Hawick Community Council....
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The completed installation of new CCTV cameras in the town is now only days away, local councillor and Scottish Borders Council convener, Watson McAteer, has told the paper....
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Three local groups have been “recommended” for a share of £1.8million in Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal funding, The Hawick Paper can reveal. Those shortlisted for the cash windfall are The Arches Arts Centre, Friends of Hawick Mair, and Hornshole Greenway Project....
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Concerns have been voiced over the registration process for a fire service public consultation meeting next month. Set to be held on August 19, it is part of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) public engagement process over its service delivery review, which could see the downgrading of full-time cover at the fire station....
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Center Parcs’ £350million holiday village is set to provide a “transformative legacy” for Hawick and the surrounding area, its chief executive Colin McKinlay said on Wednesday....
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Tenants are now returning to their allotments in Weensland after a protracted three-year hiatus. Sheds have recently began to reappear at the site, with greenhouses next in line as some of the town’s green-fingered fraternity aim to salvage at least some of the growing season....
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St Andrew’s Nursing Home has been given an extension until October to ensure it has sufficient staff to meet people’s needs. After a visit in April, the Care Inspectorate issued the staffing requirement which had to be in place by May 28....
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Fears over the closure and potential loss of jobs at Boots Opticians on the High Street have been allayed....
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