The approach to grass cutting is “simple and straighforward” among townsfolk, said Community Councillor Stuart Mactaggart – they want Hawick to look “neat and tidy”. Mr Mactaggart was commenting at Monday night’s meeting following a presentation on Scottish Borders Council’s grass management pilot scheme....
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The town’s long association with the King’s Own Scottish Borderers is highlighted in an exhibition at the museum in Wilton Lodge Park, with some of the historical military items never having previously been seen in public....
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Former Welcome Hosts co-ordinator Marjorie McCreadie told Monday night’s meeting of Hawick Community Council that the demise of the tourism initiative was “breaking her heart”....
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Scottish Borders Council councillor, Stuart Marshall, has pledged to work with Hawick Community Council in a bid to deter speeding and improve road safety....
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Local international hockey player Jackie Wilson has raised £1,380 after sacrificing her hair in Brave the Shave – a campaign run by Macmillan Cancer Support....
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The Gretel restaurant and bar is set to be sold at auction, some two weeks after it shut unexpectedly....
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Teviot Wind Farm failed to gain the support of councillors on Monday – a move welcomed by campaigners who opposed it – and it will now go to a public enquiry. Scottish Borders Council’s planning and building standards committee voted against what would be the Borders’ largest wind farm on land east of Priesthaugh, by...
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Common-Riding Chief Guest Steve Bonsor says it is “a huge privilege and honour” to fulfil this year’s role....
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School pupils and members of the public are set to have their say in a community consultation on the future of the old Wilton school building. The survey has been launched by the Arches Group, formed last year from the initial Save The Arches Group....
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It looks increasingly likely that Ss Mary & David’s Roman Catholic Church and the adjacent hall will be sold....
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Historic Environment Scotland (HES) says “further consideration” should be given to retaining the main high school building before its proposed demolition to make way for the new £56.3million campus....
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Legislation relating to the disposal of upholstered items is contributing towards an increase in illegal fly-tipping, according to Councillor Stuart Marshall....
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The £10million feasibility study into extending the Borders Railway to Hawick and Carlisle is finally set to get under way, with confirmation on Tuesday that funding is now in place....
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Despite concerns over significant adverse landscape and visual effects, councillors are being advised to support what would be the region’s largest wind farm on land near Priesthaugh....
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Center Parcs has this week unveiled an initial layout of its proposed £350million holiday village near Hawick....
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The cousin of the late Jack McPherson is set to tackle the 13.1-mile Great North Run in September in memory of his much-missed relative. The first anniversary of Jack’s passing, aged just 23, is on Tuesday. The “inspirational” young man lost a nine-month battle against an aggressive brain tumour....
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