The Ancient Order of Mosstroopers paid a “fitting tribute” to their first president earlier this week....
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Scottish Borders Council has pledged to remove debris that has snagged on the Mansfield and Victoria bridges....
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Local ward councillor Watson McAteer is urging townsfolk to show restraint and patience when the recycling centre reopens to the public on Monday for the first time in two months. Scottish Borders Council has explained that a number temporary measures will be in place to “ensure the safety of customers and staff and allow access...
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Scottish Borders Council (SBC) has cleared fallen masonry from the High Street, pictured, and is urging the building owners to maintain the property....
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With what should have been Common-Riding week almost upon us, the decision to stage a series of virtual events to acknowledge the pandemic-hit celebrations has proved to be inspired. Teries have headed online in their droves to get their Common-Riding ‘fix’, savouring delights such as 1514 Club concerts from years gone by, two special screenings...
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A young woman has this week spoken of her life with a “perfect” foster family, who offered her a “safe and secure environment” when she needed it most. Speaking to The Hawick Paper following the recent Foster Care Fortnight initiative, 21-year-old Taylor Smith told us it had been an “amazing experience” since moving to Hawick...
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The overall cost may have soared, but the appointment of a main contractor for the flood protection scheme is still a “welcome boost”. That’s the view of local ward councillor, Stuart Marshall, following confirmation that, with Belfast-based McLaughlin & Harvey taking on the main works contract, £88million is now needed to deliver the project within...
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Fondly described as “a brilliant mum”, Elsie Hall celebrates her 100th birthday today (Friday). Devoted to her family, the centenarian will mark the milestone at her Oliver Park home with a “social distancing” visit from her loved ones....
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Teries have given a cautious welcome to the return of golf, tennis, fishing and bowls from Thursday or in the days that follow after the gradual easing of lockdown measures was announced. Explaining her exit strategy, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon yesterday detailed the likely loosening of restrictions from Thursday, May 28 onwards....
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Hawick Royal Albert United chairman Jim Borthwick has ordered steel protection for the club’s doors after yet another attempted break-in....
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Claims that Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) is flouting lockdown rules by using an outside contractor for external house painting in the town have been strenuously denied. SBHA says it is following Scottish Borders Council’s guidance and has “appropriate safety measures in place”. It is using its procured contractor to do the work....
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Film footage submitted to the Scottish Government, should accelerate progress of the Commercial Road project destined to create some 60 new jobs. Developer Gavin Stevenson confirmed the Scottish Government has agreed to accept drone footage of the site, which was submitted on Tuesday....
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Trinity Primary School pupil Ella Ross has completed her very own coronavirus marathon. The six-year-old had targeted running a mile a day for 26 days to complete the marathon distance during the lockdown period and had aimed to raise £50 for Borders Women’s Aid, where her mum Brenda Evans works....
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Confirmation that coronavirus has arrived in Newcastleton was delivered to every household in the village this week. In a bid to ensure everyone continues to obey lockdown rules, local resilience group volunteers posted leaflets through every letterbox to report that there are “a number” of local residents who have tested positive for the virus....
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The incredible community spirit and resilience which has shone like a beacon throughout Burnfoot during lockdown has been recognised by a Scottish Government grant. £8,756 has been awarded to Burnfoot Hub, which has been the beating heart of the community in recent weeks, despite normal service grinding to a halt. The cash injection came from...
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Hairdressing student Cheryl Johnstone is celebrating after reaching the regional heats of the prestigious Wella Xposure competition....
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