Plans to transform the old Wilton school building into a community arts centre have taken “a big step forward”. That’s according to Debbie Lyons, chairwoman of the Arches Action Group which has this week secured charitable status as it bids to further its aim of creating a “bespoke theatre space” at the Princes Street building...
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Lisa Scott was appointed the new head teacher at Hawick High this week. She has been acting head since the previous incumbent, Vicky Porteous, stood down in November 2022. She was a deputy head for several years before that. A Scottish Borders Council spokesperson said: “Lisa has provided strong and effective leadership, and her appointment...
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A cash-strapped social enterprise has secured a much-needed financial boost after a break-in earlier this year which could have resulted in its doors closing permanently. The Green Team – which carries out commercial and residential gardening services, while providing employment and training for adults with learning disabilities – was awarded £15,000 at last week’s Common...
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Hornshole’s historic bridge could be under threat as it continues to be damaged by heavy vehicles ignoring weight restrictions. Ongoing damage over the years has taken its toll on the bridge, and ward councillor Clair Ramage has serious concerns for its future....
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Scottish Borders Council officials are to meet with the organiser of the annual fun fair during the Reivers Festival to “tighten up” on various aspects of the visit. At last week’s Common Good Fund meeting, chairwoman and councillor, Clair Ramage, raised concerns about the increasing amount of space Kenny Stuart’s fun fair was taking up,...
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A £1.8million expansion at Johnstons of Elgin will see the addition of a new factory building and the creation of 50 new jobs, the firm has announced this week. The huge investment at its Mansfield Road site means the number of staff will increase to 330 over the coming years....
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Teries Maureen Notman and Wendy Robson have been working with Philippine-born artist Ava Mikael in the production of her tweed fabric sculpture....
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A backlash from Teries appears to have left Scottish Borders Council with no choice but to replace the Christmas tree in Hawick. As previously reported, townsfolk were outraged to see the 20-foot fir tree erected in Trinity Gardens last week. It was branded an “embarrassment” amid concerns it was nowhere near tall enough....
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The cash-strapped Burnfoot Community Hub has this week been thrown a financial lifeline, but the facility’s cafe will remain closed. At a meeting held in private on Wednesday, town councillors on the Common Good Fund Sub-Committee approved a £10,000 funding application from Burnfoot Community Futures (BCF) which runs the hub....
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Members of the Teviot Day Service Support Group (TDSSG) were given their first glimpse of the new dementia service at Hawick Community Hospital last Friday. To be known as New West Port, the facility will house Teviot Day Service (TDS) which is being reinstated by Scottish Borders Council and the Integration Joint Board....
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A wave of shoplifting by “known criminals” led to an impassioned plea for action at Monday night’s community council meeting. As the festive shopping season steps up a gear, Global Antiques’ Rajeev Rana and Joyce Tinlin, from Doward’s, pleaded for police to act, or shops will close....
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A community councillor has said the town’s 3G pitch could become “a white elephant”, amid fresh concerns over increasing hire charges. Duncan Taylor, who is also a committee member of Hawick Youth FC, made the comment during Monday night’s town council meeting, telling members: “Last year I made a successful funding application for £3,600 [on...
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This year’s town Christmas tree, erected by Scottish Borders Council on Monday, has definitely not engendered the festive spirt among community councillors. Members at Monday night’s meeeting expressed their shock and disappointment over the tree which was thought to be too small....
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Heartfelt tributes have been flooding in for “true gentleman” Finlay Street who died in a collision on the A7. Finlay, 23, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash near Heriot on Sunday, October 29. A former Drumlanrig school and Hawick High pupil, he has been described as “the nicest guy ever” and “a...
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An award-winning local computer games designer says that more jobs in the multi-million pound sector could be created in Hawick. Sean Darling was speaking to the paper after returning from the Scottish Parliament where he helped press the case for increased support from the government for the gaming industry....
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A new book, Voices of Hawick Rugby, written to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Hawick Rugby Club, was launched at Mansfield Park on Wednesday night. With written contributions and oral history interviews from more than 170 people, it provides a “unique insight into what has made the club tick”, said club president and co-editor Ian...
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