The idea of redirecting traffic along the High Street to flow south to north is set to be discussed at the next A7 Action Group meeting. The proposal emerged during this month’s community council meeting, where members agreed it warranted further exploration....
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Emtelle bosses have moved this week to reassure staff that the firm’s global expansion will “complement, not impact on its operations in Hawick”. The statement follows confirmation that Emtelle, which employs around 340 people at its UK headquarters at Haughhead, has concluded a strategic agreement to produce fibre-optic core in Indonesia....
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Strong opposition has been voiced over plans for a local renewable energy development, with residents warning it would harm the landscape, tourism routes, and nearby communities....
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A man tragically died last week in a house fire in Silverbuthall – as the town awaits confirmation on whether full-time cover will be cut at the fire station. Three fire engines attended the blaze in Harden Pace last Thursday, with firefighters bringing the fire under control before working to make the property safe....
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Police have been praised for stepping up patrols around the town’s primary schools and the high school in a bid to tackle dangerous parking. It was reported at last week’s community council meeting that patrols had been carried out at Burnfoot, Drumlanrig, Wilton, Denholm, and Hawick High....
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The future of Hawick Business Centre is under scrutiny after South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) confirmed it will not be continuing its lease of the building, prompting both optimism about new opportunities and fears it could become a “white elephant”....
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A £38,000 Scottish Government grant is set to pave the way for a new cafe at Burnfoot Community Hub. The funding has been hailed as “another great news story” by Richard Knight, chairman of Burnfoot Community Futures....
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Efforts to improve communication on the proposed extension of the Borders Railway took a step forward last week following a meeting between campaigners and Scottish Borders Council members and officers....
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Hawick will be watched by billions around the world when the 2027 Tour de France races through the town on the opening day of the world’s biggest cycle event. It was announced yesterday (Thursday) that almost 200 elite riders and their professional teams will speed through the town on Friday, July 2, 2027, negotiating the...
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The Hawick Paper’s concerns over the lack of progress converting the former Borders College building into a “cutting-edge” facility have been allayed after South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) confirmed it only took ownership of the building last week....
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Frustration is building over delays to a long-awaited feasibility study into extending the Borders Railway to Hawick and on to Carlisle, with differing views emerging over how it is being handled....
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Work is continuing to tackle “persistent” flooding at the Trinity Bar. As previously reported, the Duke Street pub has repeatedly suffered ankle-deep flooding in its cellar in recent months....
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Alan Brydon has been warmly praised after being awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s New Year Honours List, in recognition of his “services to music in Hawick”....
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Burnfoot Community Hub was a hive of activity on Christmas Eve as food share volunteers distributed 80 bags of food, including 72 turkeys, to grateful local residents....
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A £4million McDonald’s drive-thru restaurant in Commercial Road will encourage people to “stop, shop and explore” Hawick....
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Transport across the Scottish Borders – and in particular around Hawick and Selkirk – is in line for a significant improvement following the announcement that Center Parcs will be developing a site in the area....
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