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    The Hawick Paper

    CATEGORY: News

    2020: the year defined by pandemic and lockdown

    Thursday, December 31st, 2020

    JANUARY Proposals by BT for the removal of five phone boxes in the town. Hundreds in Drumlanrig Square greet Duke of Buccleuch’s Hunt on New Year’s Day. Charity Oliver’s Trust named in honour of baby Oliver Wright who died of rare type of cancer....

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    £12m boost for walking and cycling

    Thursday, December 24th, 2020

    Hawick is celebrating a Christmas bonus with news that more than £12million will be awarded to an exciting active travel network for the town....

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    A link-up between one of the town’s oldest companies and a local trader is set to enhance road safety for young cyclists....

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    It is “time to try something different” to revitalise the market, it was heard at last week’s Hawick Community Council meeting....

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    ‘Generous’ townsfolk thanked

    Thursday, December 24th, 2020

    In the run-up to Christmas, The Salvation Army will have distributed in excess of 100 festive season food parcels to families and individuals in Hawick and across the Borders....

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    Firms boost workers with festive rewards

    Thursday, December 24th, 2020

    Staff who have worked tirelessly throughout a difficult year have been recognised for their efforts by some of the town’s major employers....

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    Resilience group to be lockdown lifeline

    Thursday, December 24th, 2020

    With the town facing tier four Covid restrictions, Hawick Resilience Group – which proved a valuable service to so many during lockdown – will again be on hand to help the elderly and most vulnerable....

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    Janice bows out after 16 years with post office

    Thursday, December 24th, 2020

    After almost 16 years serving the public behind the counter at the Sandbed Post Office, Janice Clarkson retired on Wednesday afternoon....

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    Many shopkeepers in the town will close their doors tonight (Thursday) not knowing when they will re-open as the town is plunged into tier four of Covid-19 regulations....

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    Bike project needs a boost

    Thursday, December 24th, 2020

    Councillor Stuart Marshall hopes a Hawick bicycle recycling charity can secure the funds needed to thrive....

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    Hawick Panto Group have set themselves the challenge of ensuring “loyal audiences” return to next year’s show, after plans for their 40th anniversary earlier this month were cancelled due to the pandemic....

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    It began as an attempt to deliver some cheer to all the primary school and nursery-aged children in the town. But when Future Hawick trustees Brian Bouglas and Colin ‘Butch’ Telfer dropped off their final batch of Christmas donations to Knowesouth Nursing Home yesterday (Wednesday) they had achieved so much more....

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    Andrea’s delicious delights raise £400

    Thursday, December 24th, 2020

    A mill worker’s talent for making tasty treats has helped boost the coffers of a local charity by almost £400....

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    Festive lights fantastic

    Thursday, December 24th, 2020

    More Christmas lights are ensuring Drumlanrig Square is shining brighter than ever for the festive season....

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    Store ensures kids have joy at Christmas

    Thursday, December 24th, 2020

    Supermarket workers have been donating Christmas gifts to local children as part of their continued efforts to support the community throughout the pandemic....

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    What’s happening to our car parking cash?

    Friday, December 18th, 2020

    Calls are being made for parking charges to be scrapped permanently – unless evidence can be provided that the money it generates is reinvested in the town....

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