A local woman who beat bowel cancer has handed the “fantastic team” at Borders General Hospital a financial shot in the arm....
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Two Hawick councillors are calling for a review of the local authority’s role in financing the region’s two police Community Action Teams (CATs) at an annual cost of £550,000....
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The aim of the new Royal British Legion Scotland Hawick branch president is to “build on the energy” and “great work” of other office bearers over the years, and “provide community, friendship and practical advice” to all ex-services personnel in Hawick....
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Fast-food giant McDonald’s are “still very keen to come to Hawick”, according to Commercial Road developer Gavin Stevenson, despite company bosses claiming they are currently not considering any active site in the town....
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The Border Club’s fund-raising efforts continued throughout 2021, when Covid restrictions allowed, and when it was possible to show the rugby on the big screen, pies were sold at half-time. These were donated by Hutton’s Butchers, who have supported all their charity fund-raising for a number of years....
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Scottish Borders Council is backing Future Hawick’s multi-million pound redevelopment of the Moor, says a leading official behind the ambitious project....
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Centenarian Margaret Lothian was happy to share her secret to longevity – a happy marriage and enjoying life – as she celebrated her 100th birthday last week....
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We regret to announce that the first train to depart Hawick for more than 53 years remains delayed indefinitely – with politicians, civil servants and sundry consultants requiring further feasibility probes and strategic analysis, adding to the plethora of earlier reports already gathering dust....
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A “sticking-plaster approach” has been used when repairing the pothole-riddled road surface in Orchard Terrace, it has been claimed. ...
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Hopes about rail services returning to the town were this week dealt a “callous” blow by the Scottish Government....
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Hawick Common-Riding Committee made a special presentation last Thursday evening to retiring Cornet’s groom, Sally Niven....
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Bereaved relatives visiting the graves of loved ones at Wilton Cemetery have been shocked by wanton damage to the perimeter fence around the graveyard....
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Well-known townsman Billy McWatters returned a few days ago from a two-week, sun-drenched holiday in The Gambia, a highlight being involved in his very own ‘catch of the day’....
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The Common-Riding Committee has raised fresh concerns about the potential multi-million-pound redevelopment of the Moor, known as the St Leonard’s Park Project....
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A card from The Queen was among many congratulations showered on Helen Winton, of Wilton Hill Terrace, on the occasion of her 100th birthday on Monday....
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The countdown is officially on to Common-Riding 2022 following a three-year Covid-enforced hiatus, we can reveal today....
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