A prolific blood donor is urging others to follow in his footsteps. Scott Mcpherson, 59, was recognised for making his 75th donation last month at Wilton school – some 28 years after he first gave blood....
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Structural demolition of the high school to make way for the new £56.6million replacement is unlikely to start for a few weeks. Currently, only internal “soft strip” work is being carried out, Scottish Borders Council said....
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The embattled Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is today being accused of ignoring “a key feature” of its own public consultation into controversial plans to downgrade the fire station....
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Motorists are causing “a major problem” by ignoring recently-erected no-entry signs at the junction of North Bridge Street and Union Street. That’s according to Scottish Borders Council councillor, Jane Cox, who highlighted the issue at last Monday night’s meeting of Hawick Community Council....
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The completed installation of new CCTV cameras in the town is now only days away, local councillor and Scottish Borders Council convener, Watson McAteer, has told the paper....
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Three local groups have been “recommended” for a share of £1.8million in Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal funding, The Hawick Paper can reveal. Those shortlisted for the cash windfall are The Arches Arts Centre, Friends of Hawick Mair, and Hornshole Greenway Project....
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Concerns have been voiced over the registration process for a fire service public consultation meeting next month. Set to be held on August 19, it is part of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) public engagement process over its service delivery review, which could see the downgrading of full-time cover at the fire station....
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Center Parcs’ £350million holiday village is set to provide a “transformative legacy” for Hawick and the surrounding area, its chief executive Colin McKinlay said on Wednesday....
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Tenants are now returning to their allotments in Weensland after a protracted three-year hiatus. Sheds have recently began to reappear at the site, with greenhouses next in line as some of the town’s green-fingered fraternity aim to salvage at least some of the growing season....
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St Andrew’s Nursing Home has been given an extension until October to ensure it has sufficient staff to meet people’s needs. After a visit in April, the Care Inspectorate issued the staffing requirement which had to be in place by May 28....
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Fears over the closure and potential loss of jobs at Boots Opticians on the High Street have been allayed....
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Motorists are facing a summer of gridlock amid a raft of resurfacing work, The Hawick Paper can reveal. The impending congestion is being compounded by the announcement of a series of roadworks around Dovemount/Wilton Hill which began this week and will continue throughout July....
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Two head teachers will be at the helm of Burnfoot Community School after the summer holidays, to support learning and wellbeing and help close the poverty-related attainment gap....
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A bank of parcel lockers outside Denholm Post Office will be removed, if local residents remain unhappy about them. Making the pledge is the village’s sub-postmaster, Muhammad Butt, following installation of an InPost parcel collection unit last Friday morning....
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A crowd of around 300 attended Wednesday night’s public meeting to discuss controversial proposals to cut cover at the fire station. Called by Hawick Community Council, it saw fire brigade union representatives from across the country in attendance to support their Hawick colleagues....
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Fifty-six youngsters from Drumlanrig school’s early years centre enjoyed an extra-special end-of-term treat on Tuesday. For the third year running children from the nursery were invited to Kat’s Corner Shop, where they made and decorated their own ice cream....
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