With the coronavirus lockdown affecting some people’s capacity to cope with exercising their pets, Hawick Resilience Group is offering a popular dog walking scheme....
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Vital police resources should not be used to deal with “irresponsible behaviour” during the coronavirus crisis....
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A befriending telephone service is providing a friendly ear of support to those struggling with self-isolation....
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Concerned expectant mothers are “in safe hands” at Borders General Hospital during these unprecedented times, according to a new mum who has nothing but praise for the care she received....
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Against the odds of the coronavirus crisis, the Hawick branch of Borders Talking Newspaper (BTN) continues its sterling work providing an important service to some 50 local people....
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The family of the late Brian Sykes have been overwhelmed by the messages of sympathy they have received since his passing at the weekend....
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Ex-Acting Father and Mother Bert and Olive Duff were married 50 years ago last Friday – and attributed their long-lasting matrimony to the spirit of “give and take”....
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The owner of a local cleaning company is offering to disinfect every shopping trolley in town with a special solution. ...
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An exiled Teri living more than 4,000 miles from Hawick says video chats with friends and family are helping keep his spirits up during the coronavirus crisis....
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A Wilton Dean home owner whose land includes a public right of way is living in fear that people using the path could bring the coronavirus to his doorstep....
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Acutely aware of the danger coronavirus poses to the elderly, staff at care homes in and around Hawick are going above and beyond to keep residents safe....
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NHS Borders is redeploying medical staff from other departments to deal with staffing issues at the community hospital....
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Demand for food parcels has tripled due to the crippling economic impact of coronavirus, but generous Teries have responded by putting their hands in their pockets....
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The town’s childcare hub initiative – set up in the wake of the virus pandemic to support vulnerable children and those whose parents are deemed key workers – has been given a resounding thumbs up....
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Hundreds of eldery and vulnerable people at Burnfoot are set to benefit from the estate’s newly established resilience group....
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Launching “house parties” on social media has proved a big hit for local disc jockey Mark Hill....
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