Common-Riding fever is set to reach its peak this weekend as Cornet Ryan Nichol, his Lass Kirsty McAllan, and Acting Father and Mother, Shane and Susan Coltman, look forward to what promises to be an unforgettable few days. With the Friday just hours away, there is, as always, a real buzz of excitement in the...
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“Never in the 17 years I have represented Hawick and Denholm have I received so many desperate pleas,” said Hawick councillor, Stuart Marshall, amid last week’s declaration of a housing emergency across the region at a full meeting of Scottish Borders Council....
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A three-year battle to tackle fly-tipping behind the shops in Kenilworth Avenue could be nearing an end after bollards were erected by Scottish Borders Housing Association. ...
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The family of Madge Elliot MBE are this week leading the tributes to the prominent community campaigner who passed away on Saturday. She was 95. Her passion for her family, for tennis, and to have the railway reinstated to the Scottish Borders was greatly admired by all who knew her....
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Burnfoot’s early learning and childcare service has received a glowing report following an unannounced visit by the Care Inspectorate last month....
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His family are justly proud of 12-year-old Oliver Hepburn – a worthy recipient of the William Mitchell Hislop Memorial Cup, presented to a junior Mosstrooper who has demonstrated “social grace”. ...
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Local parliamentary candidates have had their say after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a surprise general election on Wednesday afternoon....
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Hawick Common Good Fund trustees have backed a bid to ensure youngsters at Escape Youth Services can look forward to an activity-packed summer....
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An enthusiastic group of 13 ladies, members of the Lothian Street-based Men’s Shed, meet every week in a bid to boost good causes....
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A shortage of volunteers has led to an urgent appeal for people to help the local Royal Voluntary Service. “We are looking for social centre volunteers and volunteer drivers to strengthen our team,” explained regional service manager Tracey Wieczorek....
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Leading the 2024 Common-Riding celebrations will see Cornet Ryan Nichol realise a life-long ambition. Ryan says he can’t wait to embrace a role he has dreamed of at the head of the cavalcades on the Tuesday and Saturday ride-outs. He is also looking forward to all the historical ceremonies, viewing the entire experience as a...
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A decision to refuse a planning application to transform the former Deans’ Bar at Orrock Place into a private house is to be challenged at a local review body meeting. The initial application was rejected on December 13 because the building was deemed to be within a high-risk flood area....
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Next month, five-year-old Hunter McIntyre, along with his mum, dad and furry friends will take part in The Guide Dogs Run. Hunter, who has global development delay, which includes visual and speech impairment, has received help from the charity, and now his mum Sarah Monaghan, dad Rory McIntyre, and their dogs Cole and Bandit, will...
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A fight which began more than four years ago to ensure dementia patients in Hawick received day care support ended last Friday with the opening of a brand-new unit at the community hospital....
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Plans to permanently close the Wilton Centre by the end of June received full support from councillors earlier this week and will now go to public consultation. The move was unanimously backed by Scottish Borders Council’s education sub-committee on Monday....
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Denholm endometriosis sufferer Hannah Marshall has thrown her weight behind a local MSP’s new “policy paper” on the debilitating disease. Holyrood parliamentarian Rachael Hamilton says it is a “horrific condition”, and highlighted that, on average, it takes more than eight years for a diagnosis, despite one in ten women in Scotland living with it....
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