Throughout the middle of the 19th century Phineas Taylor Barnum took his circus production of spectacle and excitement to major cities in America and around the world....
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Greens prop Ruaridh MacLeod made full use of his rugby prowess and his trouser leg to claim a rare hat-trick as the Uppies triumphed in the annual Denholm Ba’ on Monday....
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After devoting more than 100 years to Girlguiding in Hawick, Lorna Reid, Suzanne Rennie and Jill McDonnell enjoyed being “treated like royalty” on an evening of appreciation and celebration for their service....
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The volunteer who has been running a monthly dementia café in Commercial Road for six years has questioned the logic of an NHS Borders decision to cut the support provided by two specialist nurses....
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Efforts continue to save local play parks under threat of closure....
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A special commemorative service was held at Wilton Parish Church last Sunday to mark the golden anniversary celebrations of the 3rd Hawick Girls’ Brigade....
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Proposed changes to Burnfoot bus services have left local ward councillor Stuart Marshall “absolutely horrified” and could leave locals stranded....
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Almost £2000 has been raised towards the Macmillan Centre at the Borders General Hospital following a charity walk up Ruberslaw last Sunday....
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More than £5million could be generated for the local economy once a tourism-focused online guide is up and running. That’s according to local businessman Andrew Dobbie, one of the driving forces behind the Town of 1,000 Trails initiative, a digital platform aimed at highlighting the large number of walking, cycling and horse-riding trails around the...
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He returned to his roots this week to celebrate the second anniversary of his company’s presence as a private care provider in Hawick. ...
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Scottish Borders Council (SBC) has apologised for missing more rubbish collections in Hawick, explaining that the error was made due to “operational reasons”....
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Warm tributes have been paid to hard-working family man Cammie Scott who died last Wednesday. He was just 34. Cammie married his long-term friend Laura (née Rodgerson) at St Mary’s Church in May 2017. The couple lived with their 17-month-old daughter Jenny and beloved Jack Russell, Buster, in Weensland....
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Another rural road connection to Hawick has been washed away, with the B711 from Tushielaw to Roberton collapsing into the Rankle Burn at Cacrabank....
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Allotment holders in Weensland have been told that flood prevention scheme preparatory work did not contribute to the damage caused by recent storms but will help prevent similar problems in future. ...
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Demolition work on the old St Margaret’s RC primary school building is set to begin next month after asbestos is removed....
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A large gathering of family, friends and neighbours celebrated the diamond wedding anniversary of Andrew and Vera Suddon at the weekend....
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