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    The Hawick Paper

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    Our future is being derailed – provost

    Friday, January 28th, 2022

    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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    Cemetery fence damaged

    Friday, January 28th, 2022

    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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    Teri tourist tells a fishy tale

    Friday, January 28th, 2022

    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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    Common-Riding gets the go-ahead

    Friday, January 21st, 2022

    The countdown is officially on to Common-Riding 2022 following a three-year Covid-enforced hiatus, we can reveal today....

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    There are fears that a £50,000 Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) grant awarded more than three years ago for the upgrading of the changing rooms at the Volunteer Park will be taken off the table if more progress isn’t made in the redevelopment of the sports complex which also includes a spectator stand and clubrooms....

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    New chapter begins for library building

    Friday, January 21st, 2022

    Work has finally commenced this week on a £20,000 refurbishment of the library exterior following a nine-week delay. Back in November, we revealed that work was scheduled to begin on the 15th of that month....

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    Reivers look forward to near-normality

    Friday, January 21st, 2022

    News that this year’s ever-popular Reivers Festival has the green light to go ahead will be widely welcomed by townsfolk....

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    Long-standing road safety concerns at Hornshole have prompted a call for a ‘settlement’ sign in a bid to reduce speeding....

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    James lands a black pudding title hat-trick

    Friday, January 21st, 2022

    Award-winning butcher James Pringle has completed a remarkable treble, with his black pudding securing the south-east of Scotland regional title for a third time....

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    MP supports gym’s Covid safety regime

    Friday, January 21st, 2022

    A Hawick business has been praised by local MP John Lamont for its efforts in keeping customers safe during the pandemic....

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    Attack victim’s mum lashes out at police

    Friday, January 14th, 2022

    A mother whose 14-year-old daughter was attacked in Burnfoot revealed this week that she is making a complaint to police about the way the matter has been dealt with....

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    End of road in sight for safety fears fight

    Friday, January 14th, 2022

    Safety concerns in Atkinson Road look set to be addressed “at long last”, we can reveal....

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    Work set for Dunk Corner path

    Friday, January 14th, 2022

    Work is expected to be carried out this week to address concerns surrounding the poor condition of the footpath at the Dunk Corner....

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