Bonchester Bridge-based professional sheep shearer Una Cameron says it’s a “dream come true” to shear a world record 517 sheep in nine hours....
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It was “a huge honour and privilege” to give the Flodden Day oration at Coldstream Civic Week, said ex-Cornet John Hogg....
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Police are increasing mobile and foot patrols in and around Burnfoot in a bid to tackle an increase in antisocial behaviour....
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A final service to “celebrate the life of Hawick Trinity congregation and the church building” will be conducted by Rev. Alistair Cook on Sunday....
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A “use us or lose us” plea has gone out this week in a bid to secure the long-term future of Burnfoot Community Hub. Work is taking place behind the scenes to bolster usage of the hub, which was handed a £10,000 financial lifeline from Hawick Common Good Fund in November....
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Exam results released earlier this week reveal “strong overall attainment” from high school pupils....
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Scottish Borders councillors could receive a 22 per cent pay rise, which would see their basic pay of £20,099 rise to £24,581...
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There have been renewed calls for volunteers to be allowed to tidy unkept parts of the town....
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The revamped Wee Haugh playpark and public space finally opened yesterday (Thursday) – and is set to become a “favourite location”....
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Record-breaking round-the-world yachtsman, Sir Chay Blyth, was “over the moon” to fulfil his role as chief guest at Saturday’s King’s Own Scottish Borderers’ Minden Day parade. The prestigious gathering also attracted a strong contingent of local support. “For me, it was a great honour to be chief guest, having been in the territorial army of...
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Plans for the new walkway alongside Hawick Business Centre remain shrouded in a wall of silence....
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Almost £20,000 has been raised to support those living with MND and renal illnesses by a group of intrepid cyclists who completed a marathon five-day, 337-mile journey from Hawick to South Wales....
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The Hawick Paper is this week highlighting growing concerns about the state of the town as a result of Scottish Borders Council’s grass management pilot project. Hawick’s elected representatives haven’t been shy in voicing criticism of the reduced cutting regime which has left areas of the grey auld toon such as roadsides, parks, cemeteries and...
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Despite recent developments in fast-food facilities in other parts of the Borders, industry giants were this week remaining tight-lipped when it came to opening up in Hawick....
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A developer has pointed the finger at environment watchdog SEPA when it comes to completing the residential development of a former mill building in Buccleuch Street, the deteriorating frontage of which is causing concern....
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A month-long public consultation has been launched which could see Hawick United Football Club take on a long-term lease of the Derek Ramage Pavilion at Wilton Lodge Park....
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