Ten events will be held in Hawick next week as part of the Scottish Borders Diversity Week. The varied programme, September 17-23, is to celebrate, value and enjoy the diversity that exists in our community through the theme of “Belonging”, giving locals the opportunity to come together, feel connected and enjoy being part of the...
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Questionable positioning of CCTV cameras at Wilton Lodge play park have produced poor image quality and made the identification of those responsible for despicable vandalism over the summer virtually impossible. A police spokesperson criticised the placing of the CCTV and told Monday night’s community council there was no clear image of the culprits on the...
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With plans for a £2million holiday park in the town hanging by a thread, Scottish Borders Council has admitted that it still hasn’t met with the developer, despite telling this newspaper almost five weeks ago that it would do so. As reported on August 17, the local authority said it would meet with Colania Lodges,...
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The complete transformation of Barrie from knitwear manufacturer to fashion company continues apace at its state-of-the-art production plant. The plant has been the centre point for a remarkable turnaround in the firm’s fortunes since being bought by Chanel in 2012. Ongoing multi-million pound investment in machinery and staff has given Barrie the platform to grow into...
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The cousin of Hawick exile Paul McColm, who was killed in a hit and run incident in Florida earlier this month, has paid an emotional tribute to him. Dean McColm, 25, said: “I had known him [Paul] my whole life and spoke to him pretty much every day despite us living thousands of miles apart....
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The new police community action team (CAT) has got off to a “flying start” in tackling local crime. Exclusive figures obtained by The Hawick Paper reveal that 70 parking tickets were issued in the town during the CAT’s first three months of operation. Its officers were also involved in five drugs warrants where cash and...
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“The Borders Walking Festival hosted by Hawick last week was a great success, so much so, we have already received emails thanking the local group for staging the event,” chairwoman Marion Short told us....
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A reformed heroin addict from Hawick is now helping others kick their habbit. Ricky McAddock, who went to Burnfoot school, battled drug issues for more than a decade. He has since transformed his life and helped set up a charity, Street Connect, in Glasgow, which offers support and rehab for addicts....
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An exciting new trishaw initiative for the town aims to allow people with mobility issues to enjoy Wilton Lodge Park. Originating in Denmark, the trishaw is a large bicycle with a seat at the front big enough for two. The trishaw, which costs £8,000, has a small motor to help the “pilot” up steeper climbs,...
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A Hawick woman who spent part of the summer working with children in Kosovo says it is the ‘best experience’ she has ever had. Teri Joanne Law has spoken of her joy and satisfaction after completing a second year as a volunteer with Manchester Aid to Kosovo (MAK). The humanitarian charity runs a summer club...
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Obstructive parking in North Bridge Street is turning the road into a one-way street, and the problem needs to be addressed. Such is the view of local community councillor Jim Little, who blames “cost cutting” for poor parking enforcement. He also feels drivers should take some responsibility....
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Burnfoot Community School head teacher Catriona Stewart has hailed a “positive start” to the new term. Giving her monthly update at a recent meeting of Burnfoot Community Council, Miss Stewart also revealed that plans were in the pipeline to build on the programme of activities which had taken place over the summer holidays....
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More jobs look set to be created at Johnstons of Elgin, on the back of a near £10million profit. The Mansfield Road-based company showed growth in its branded sales, alongside significant rises in those to luxury private label brand customers....
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The community council has launched a stinging response to a member of the public who criticised its handling of an application for membership. Reading a statement at Monday night’s meeting in the lesser town hall, chairman Ian Turnbull, addressing complainant Graham Marshall directly, said his behaviour had been “utterly appalling” in trying to “discredit” the...
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Scottish Borders Council leader Shona Haslam is indulging in “political nonsense” in a bid to divert attention from issues concerning badly-behaved pupils at Hawick High....
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A local knitwear worker is undertaking a 12-hour mountain biking challenge to raise funds for and awareness of bowel cancer and cancer in young people....
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