Humza Yousaf

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First Minister Humza Yousaf at Hutton Stone with members of staff and South of Scotland Enterprise Chair, Professor Russel Griggs

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Councillor Euan Jardine.

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Peebles rider Isla Short training at Glentress (Photo: UCI Mountain Bike World Series)

​World’s biggest cycling event ever about to arrive in Borders

Six cases of the Covid-19 Omicron variant have been identified in Scotland, the Scottish Government has announced (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

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Health Secretary Humza Yousaf.

18-24-year-olds urged to register to receive vaccine appointments by text

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Andrew Slorance with younger children Olivia, left; Millie, right; and Finlay, top, on Iona.

Andrew wll be missed by all at Holyrood

Portugal is the latest country to be added to Scotland’s quarantine list, after the government decided to remove the country from travel corridor exemptions due to an increase in coronavirus cases (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Quarantine rules will take effect from 4am on 22 August (Photo: Shutterstock)

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A nationalist demonstrator taking part in an anti-English protest in the lay-by at the Scotland-England border on the A1 on Saturday.

Further roadside protest planned in Borders in defiance of plea by Nicola Sturge...

A further protest discouraging visitors from coming into Scotland from England is being planned in the Borders this week in defiance of calls by Scottish Government first minister Nicola Sturgeon and justice secretary Humza Yousaf for no more such demonstrations.

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A nationalist demonstrator taking part in an anti-English protest in the layby at the Scotland-England border on the A1 on Saturday.

Nicola Sturgeon joins in criticism of anti-English protest in Borders

Borders named UK's 10th '˜deadliest' county based on road deaths

South Scotland SNP list MSP Paul Wheelhouse.

Borders-based MSP given new job in Scottish Government reshuffle

Scottish Government transport minister Humza Yousaf with A7 action group members Marjorie McCreadie, left, and MSP Rachael Hamilton.

Minister agrees to fact-finding trip to discuss case for Selkirk bypass

A 101 Stagecoach bus heading east through West Linton.

Fight goes on to save under-threat bus service through Borders

Hawick councillor Davie Paterson on the B6399 to Newcastleton from Hawick.

Ministers urged to act now to stop our roads going to pot

Transport Minister Humza Yousaf is joined by STV presenter Jennifer Reoch and the Capital Radios Des Clarke to launch Pedal for Scotlands 20th Glasgow to Edinburgh ride, which will take place on Sunday, September 9. (Photo: © Craig Watson)

Pedal for Scotland launches the country's biggest bike event

The A7 going through Selkirk town centre.

New talks raise hopes of progress on bypass for Selkirk

A train on the Borders Railway at Low Buckholmside, Galashiels.

Success of Borders Railway no flash in pan, reveals report

Council workmen try to clear the deep snow from the roads in Lauder

Region on red alert as Beast from East bites

A new safety campaign is urging all road users to take greater care and consideration when travelling in built-up areas.

New campaign urges drivers to slow down in town

A council grtitter being deployed at Station Brae in Galashiels today.

Weather warning for the Borders upgraded to amber

A Borders Railway service arriving in Stow.

Borders Railway extension study running late

British Rail Class 170 diesel trains are now being redeployed to tackle overcrowding on Borders Railway services.

Extra carriages being added to Borders Railway trains to tackle overcrowding

Earlston church

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New traffic islands have already been created on the A7 at Hawick, and further improvements to the road are to follow soon.

Work to start soon on danger bends on A7 in Borders

Hawick councillor Davie Paterson outside the old stationmaster's house in Newcastleton.

Newcastleton villagers fear being passed by if Borders Railway gets to go south

Villagers are rallying support to keep a bid to have any extension of the Borders Railway run through Newcastleton on the right track.

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Newtown's railway station prior to its closure in 1969.

Borders village pleading to be put back on track

At 90 per cent, Scotrails passenger satisfaction is back to its normal high levels, according to a new poll.

Rail passengers give Scotrail the thumbs up

One hundred and ninety one people were killed in reported road accidents in Scotland in 2016, 23 more than in 2015. Pic: Michael Gillen.

Increase in the number of people killed on Scotland's roads

A new active travel campaign is encouraging people to walk for short journeys every Wednesday.

Minister launches walk day Wednesday challenge

Rail journey planning information now includes busiest trains

Severe weather preparations in place

Police Scotland has advised all drivers to ensure they are covered by valid insurance

Police crackdown on uninsured drivers

Mr Yousaf seen here visiting a salt barn off the M77 to see the gritters being loaded up and getting ready for treating the roads ahead of another night of freezing temperatures. Pic Peter Devlin

Preparations made to keep Scotland's trunk roads moving over the winter

Transport Minister Humza Yousaf has chaired a meeting of the Scottish Governments Resilience Team.

Transport minister chairs meeting as Storm Barbara hits

Transport Minister Humza Yousaf.

Transport Minister chairs further weather resilience meeting

Transport Minister Humza Yousaf.

Have your say on Scotland's National Transport Strategy

Transport Minister Humza Yousaf.

Borders trains in line for 4,000 extra seats

Visit to G&M Radiators, Glasgow. Humza Yousaf, Minister for Transport & the Islands, John Blake, G&M Radiator Manufacturing Managing Director

Extra carriages on the way for Borders track

28/09/16 - 16092802 - NETWORK RAIL GOGAR - EDINBURGH Scottish Government Minister for Transport and the Islands Humza Yousaf visits the Edinburgh Gateway Station to view it's progress as it nears completion.

Transport Minister to set out action and investment

Transport minister Humza Yousaf, front centre left, at the Borders Railway's first birthday party in Edinburgh in September.

Critical report highlights need for speed on Borders Railway

A7 Action Group joint vice-chairmen Gordon Edgar, left, and Denis Male, right, with, from left, secretary Marjorie McCreadie, transport minister Humza Yousaf and Borders MP Calum Kerr earlier this year.

Selkirk bypass should be one of new agency's top priorities, says campaigner

Dr Lindsay Neil in the pop-up shop just before the accident.

Poll shows overwhelming support

Selkirk residents voted overwhelmingly in support of a bypass last Thursday and Friday in a straw poll conducted by the Selkirk Regeneration Company.

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Hub in Selkirk, used to be the old Cross Keys pub in the Market Square. L-r, David Bethune, Jenna Agate, Lindsay Neil and Lawrence Robertson.

Huge support reported for Selkirk bypass

From left: joint vice-chair Councillor Gordon Edgar, secretary Marjorie McCreadie, transpor tminister Humza Yousif, MP Calum Kerr and joint vice-chair Councillor Denis Male ( Dumfries and Galloway Council).

Group working for better road

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