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    The Hawick Paper

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    Pandemic scuppers festivals

    Friday, September 11th, 2020

    In a blow for the local economy, two popular festivals have been cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis....

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    Pitch blighted by weeds is a ‘sad’ sight

    Friday, September 11th, 2020

    A community football pitch in the west end of the town has been branded “a perfect disgrace” by a local councillor....

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    Marshall’s skips scheme pilot plea

    Friday, September 11th, 2020

    Urgent calls are being made for skips to combat the “never-ending”  problem of fly-tipping. Councillor Stuart Marshall is again urging Scottish Borders Council to consider teaming up with major housing landlords to deploy skips in the worst affected parts of his ward....

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    ‘Excellent standard’ at online show

    Friday, September 11th, 2020

    The coronavirus pandemic restrictions did not prevent Roberton Show being staged this year but, of course, in an unprecedented format....

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    Marie’s message ahead of double fund-raiser

    Friday, September 11th, 2020

    A Bonchester Bridge woman is taking to the roads around her home over the next two months in a bid to boost the coffers of two charities close to her heart....

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    Well-known local woman Helen Cameron has this week spoken of her pride in her granddaughter’s role as a charity champion....

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    Test results delay as virus cases rise to 19

    Friday, September 4th, 2020

    The “unacceptable” delay of coronavirus test results for local care home staff has been escalated to the Scottish Government but may not be resolved for two weeks, The Hawick Paper can reveal....

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    Bill keeps tight grip on tattie title

    Friday, September 4th, 2020

    The Great Denholm Tattie Challenge winner was revealed on the green on Friday night, with Bill Younger, of Ashloaning, taking home the trophy for the second successive time....

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    Pump track committee members are aiming to bring the world’s top riders to Hawick....

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    Local couple tie the knot on Ruberslaw

    Friday, September 4th, 2020

    Ruberslaw was the stunning setting for the marriage of Cindy McPherson and Wullie Torrie on Saturday....

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    Green light for Hornshole plan

    Friday, September 4th, 2020

    Plans for volunteers to landscape and maintain regular upkeep of the Hornshole Monument site have been backed by all but one of the town’s councillors....

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    Twelve new gazebos will expand the town’s popular Christmas market and be used by other organisations and events in the town....

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    Demolition work draws to a close

    Friday, September 4th, 2020

    Demolition of the former Almstrongs store was completed this week ahead of the site being redeveloped into a £2.6million business incubator centre....

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    Townspeople were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of ex-Acting Father Bert Wear at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh on Monday. He was 76....

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    Restart boost for Sam on 10th anniversary

    Friday, September 4th, 2020

    Sam Deans is “delighted” that her Fitness & Well Being Studio in Commercial Road is back up and running....

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    Denholm bonfire falls victim to virus rules

    Friday, September 4th, 2020

     It has been held each November for nearly 200 years, but Denholm’s annual bonfire and firework display won’t be going ahead this autumn....

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