Concerns are mounting over “strong rumours” of a cut to the £452million Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal and the potential impact it could have on local projects....
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Local councillors were briefed on the “severe financial challenges” facing Borders College at a meeting at the Hawick campus on Wednesday....
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Madge’s Path was officially opened at a ceremony on Wednesday morning. Provost Clair Ramage declared the memorial path open, forging a linking between the west end and Wilton Lodge Park, in the name of Madge Elliot MBE. In her remarks, Mrs Ramage said: “Madge was an amazing lady, famous for her railway campaigning, but she...
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Pressure is growing for action to be taken over escalating antisocial behaviour in and around Trinity Gardens....
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Scottish Borders Housing Association told us this week that tenant and resident safety was its “top priority”, amid concerns over the poor condition of the steps and footpath linking Ivanhoe Terrace and Burnfoot Road....
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There were “no real flood scares” over the past 12 months, it was heard at Hawick Volunteer Flood Group’s annual general meeting earlier this month. Giving his report, chairman Stuart Marshall said the volunteers had been called out to Crowbyres on two occasions, but this had been preventative work amid the rising level of the...
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The long-term future of Hawick’s Borders College campus has been thrown into doubt, after it emerged this week that the £4.2million facility is part of an operational and estates “review” by the further education provider....
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A bid for a world record is set to take place at Volunteer Park next weekend with the staging of a marathon seven-a-side football match....
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News that the £1omillion Borders Railway feasibility study has been put on hold has been branded “a betrayal” by Hawick’s MP....
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Walled Garden volunteers enjoyed the fruits of their labours at The Well, Bourtree Terrace, on Wednesday afternoon with a summer harvest cooking and tasting showcase....
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Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg was hit with fresh domestic abuse allegations the day before he was due to stand trial at Jedburgh Sheriff Court on similar charges....
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A new £2million bridge over the Teviot has been hailed “a huge and popular asset” to the town, after its official opening in Lower Mansfield on Wednesday morning....
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Burnfoot now has “a play park it can be proud of” with the official opening of the new £250,000 Sleepy Valley project on Wednesday....
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Hawick could end up centre stage when the winners of the Scots Language Awards are announced at a glittering ceremony later this month....
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Teri paralympic multi-gold medalist Brenda Woodcock is remembered in a fascinating exhibition recognising her remarkable achievements currently on display at the museum....
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A multi-agency meeting was held at Burnfoot Community Hub this week in a bid to tackle ongoing antisocial issues on the estate....
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