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Villagers “frightened for their lives” at ‘danger’ road junction

East Station car park. Photo: Foursquare.

No change to car park charging regime in Peebles

The A68 will be closed north of the Tynehead junction for four nights for resurfacing.

A68 night-time closure warning

During the night-time closures, work is being done to resurface the A7 north and south of the Lilliesleaf junction.

Drivers warned of A7 night-time closures

The A68 will be closed overnight for 13 nights from the end of July, to allow for resurfacing works. Photo: Bear Scotland.

Drivers warned of night-time closures on the A68

Temporary speed cameras are being set up on the A708 from Saturday.

Camera bid to calm A708 speed

Scoutscroft Leisure Park near Coldingham.

Holiday park’s bid to stay open all year

Ian Aitchison, Anne-Marie Trevelyan and James Boulton at Berwick station.

Bid for restoration of rail service

(Photo: ChargePlace Scotland)

Government-owned EV charging network in Scotland to be scrapped

The A1 is set to be improved from the Cockburnspath roundabout.

Convoy system on the A1 for six nights

The pipe bridge over the Blackadder Water being repaired by Scottish Water.

Road to be closed for pipe repairs
The A6112 just south of Duns has been closed to all traffic for 10 weeks from Monday, May 15, to carry out essential pipe bridge repairs over the Blackadder Water.

The route takes cyclists from Stranraer in the west to Eyemouth harbour in the east. Photo: Clacks Active

Exciting new coast-to-coast route

Police Scotland

Appeal after A68 crash

The upgrade includes 10 new electric hook-up points.

Selkirk caravan park reopens

(Image: NationalWorld/Adobe Stock)

‘Double trouble’ on roads as 32m bank holiday road trips planned

MSP calls for rail extension talks

The Bothy Bistro, Burghead Pic: Elliot Roberts Shooting

Scotland's best roadside pit-stops are revealed in The Extra Mile

The phase one process will see Tweed Road closed until April 28.

Tweed Road closure from next week in Galashiels

Scotrail is putting on extra trains so city fans can get home after Melrose Sevens.

Extra trains for Melrose 7s

(Image: NationalWorld/AdobeStock)

DVSA makes major driving test changes to tackle waiting times

Damage ranges from burst tyres to shattered suspension (NationalWorld/Abode Stock)

2.7 million cars forced off the road by pothole damage

End of the road for sat nav directions down residential ‘rat runs’

Calls for urgent ban on remote control of driverless cars

Mansfield Road in Hawick will be closed from Monday until mid-May for the next phase of Flood Protection works.

Mansfield Rd to close until May

The service is set to be taken over by Houston's coaches.

Vital Peeblesshire bus service set to be saved

More than half of trains between Edinburgh and Tweedbank were delayed last year.

Most trains delayed on Border Railway

There has been a significant drop in older people using the region's bus services.

Big fall in over-60s using buses

The A68 willl be closed overnight in both directions at various locations for six nights next month.

A68 closures for resurfacing
The A68 will be closed in both directions overnight at various locations over six nights next month, to allow for resurfacing works to be completed.

The Pothole Pro in action.

Pot-hole pro is a real ‘game-changer’

A weight limit has been imposed on Westwater Bridge, near West Linton.

Limit placed on bridge south of West Linton

The 20mph speed limit in our towns and villages is here to stay.

20’s plenty for Scottish Borders Council

Galashiels transport interchange.

Improvements to bus services announced for 2023

Fears have been expressed over pupil safety due to confusion over school bus services in Peebles.

Bus service confusion results in pupil safety fears

Henry Keith Holme and Janette Tait both lost their lives in the crash.

Tributes paid to Borderers who lost their lives in crash

The crash happened on the Melrose bypass on Sunday afternoon.

Police seek witnesses to Melrose bypass incident

An X62 bus on its way to Peebles.

Drivers told not to use bus stop as a ‘bun stop’

The Kalemouth suspension bridge.

Historic river crossing restoration bid proving a bridge too far

A public survey on the region's bus network has been launched.

Council launches public bus network survey

Emergency vehicles attend following a collision on the A68 this afternoon. Photo: Phil Wilkinson.

Four taken to hospital following two-vehicle collision

John Lamont MP in parliament.

MP urges government not to delay railway extension

Moves are afoot to electrify the Borders Railway.

Electrifying plans for a greener future

The council has been given an award for its 20mph scheme.

20mph scheme lands SBC an award

Councillor Robin Tatler.

Bus stop timetables concern

Youngsters have embraced the new on-demand bus service.

New Berwickshire bus service is proving a godsend

Plans to electify parts of the Borders Railway have been released.

Rail electrification bid revealed
Electrifying plans which would lead to a greener future for part of the rail network in the Borders have been disclosed.

John Lamont is calling out fuel retailers for the price disparity at forecourts.

MP laments fuel ​​​​​​​costs

Ziggy the alien takes kids through their road safety paces at Wilton Lodge Park.

Ziggy helps kids cross safely

Police Scotland

Motorcyclist is killed on A708

MP David Mundell on the 101 bus route

MP fights for 101

The roads and regions expected to see the worst delays and disruption as 80% of rail services cancelled (NationalWorld / Mark Hall)

Train strike traffic disruption: Map of road congestion hotspots

The problem junction in Jedburgh.

30 vehicles a day ignore a ‘no entry’ sign in Jedburgh town centre

A shortage of bus drivers has led to several cancellations. Photo: Bill McBurnie.

Bus company seeks new recruits as sickness causes more cancellations

The problem corner at Jedburgh town centre.

Plan to tackle ‘inadequate’ Jedburgh road system

Hawick is looking to employ more Welcome Hosts to greet tourists.

Hawick seeks more Welcome Hosts

Several bus services have been cancelled today due to driver illnesses. Photo: Bill McBurnie.

Driver illnesses cause bus service cancellations