Moves for the Borders rail link to be extended remains on track, with Councillor Davie Paterson bidding to get Scottish transport minister Hamza Yousaf on board....
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The statue of James Wilson, Teri and founder of The Economist, was officially unveiled last night (Thursday), when around 50 invited guests and a host of onlookers were present at a ceremony hosted by the Honorary Provost Council....
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A disgusted Hawick woman wants tougher penalties for irresponsible dog owners after being shocked at the state of a local path....
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An electric wheelchair for seriously ill five-year-old Natalya Sim is a step closer thanks to the overwhelming generosity of local folk....
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The Hawick-based ‘Green Team’ opened their doors to friends and family last week, to celebrate their new allotment....
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Despite the poor weather around 30 people attended the opening of the Fisher Avenue community garden last Sunday....
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New playground markings are a big hit with pupils at Burnfoot Community School, combining learning and fun....
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Concerns are being expressed over Scottish Borders Council’s “rushed decision” to spend more than £800,000 on building four new industrial units at Galalaw Business Park....
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Weel-kent face Bobby Froud has been overwhelmed by the response to his charity pledge to walk 1,000 miles in 100 days – which he successfully completed on Monday....
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Scores of Teries enjoyed a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity last weekend as they walked across the new Queensferry Crossing....
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In memory of his friend who lost his life to motor neurone disease (MND), a local man will crawl around Wilton Lodge Park in a bid to raise funds to find a cure. MND sufferer Paul Corrie was just 57-years-old when he died of the disease last May, and Trevor Baird hopes he can help...
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A new community garden and play area will be officially opened at Fisher Avenue this weekend....
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Elaine Baillie has just retired as a nurse from the NHS after an incredible 41 years’ service....
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Members of local youth theatre group Act 1 have been busy rehearsing this week ahead of Wednesday’s opening night performance of the Wizard of Oz, which will see the talented youngsters, under the guidance of group founder and show director, Deborah Lyons, take centre stage in a dynamic and colourful show at the town hall....
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Warm tributes have been paid to “well-respected” local retained firefighter Michael Aitken, who has retired after nearly 31 years with the local service....
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A reunion of employees from the cutting department at the former Glebe Mill was held late last month. The get-together, at the Mayfield Bar and Restaurant, was their first for six years. In attendance were, from the left: Lynne Mabon, Brenda McWatters, Anne Szoneberg, Kath Lambert, Jackie Scott, Helen McClure, Christine McLeod, Kathie Grieve, Margo...
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