A petition may be launched to ban the sale of fireworks, following a worrying incident at Galalaw Road....
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Academics and historians who reflect on Hawick’s declining fortunes from the late 20th century invariably focus much of the blame on the hugely damaging withdrawal of railway services through the central Borders....
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The rising number of coronavirus cases at council-run Deanfield Care Home has been described as “extremely worrying”, with a third of residents having now tested positive....
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As the town seeks to steer its way through the choppy waters of the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond, Future Hawick has introduced a “Shop Local” initiative....
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For 15 years it has been discussed, planned and drawn up on pieces of paper, but townsfolk now have something tangible to see and touch for themselves....
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Scottish Borders Council (SBC) is keeping the door open for the 2021 Common-Riding, but the organising committee chairman admits next year’s event is “unlikely” to go ahead in full....
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A £1.5million funding boost aimed at regenerating some of the town’s dilapidated buildings has led to a complete makeover of a High Street property....
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Thrilled additional needs pupils at Wilton school are riding high after taking delivery of four bikes and four scooters following a donation from a local recycling initiative....
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With an even greater need through the current coronavirus crisis, support is being sought for the Salvation Army’s annual Christmas appeal....
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In a bid to break the Covid gloom, children from Wiggly Worms nursery have been adding some sparkle to the High Street this week. The youngsters, who were taking part in the Shine Bright Scotland initiative, said they just wanted to make people “happy”....
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Despite some terrible weather, more work to clear Hornshole for future landscaping took place on Sunday....
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Former soldier Stewart Beattie is doing his bit for a cause close to his heart. ...
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Facilities at the pump track have been further boosted thanks to a £5,000 grant. The cash, which was secured through the SSE Renewables Community Fund, has been used to buy a new shelter, pictured, for the hugely popular £300,000 facility....
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The Covid-enforced cancellation of this weekend’s Remembrance commemorations has been described as “hugely disappointing”....
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The service record of two Hawick soldiers who fought in the First World War is featured in a display in the window of Ferguson and Aitkin, painters and decorators, 11 Drumlanrig Square....
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A letter from an ex-Cornet serving in the Middle East during the Second World War would not have arrived in Hawick before the sender was killed in action in the deserts of North Africa....
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