Planning

Shoppers cross in front of a London bus as it travels under Christmas lights on Oxford Street in central London in 2017 (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Christmas shopping: the best tips for saving and reducing stress

Movers carry huge 466kg worth of stuff when moving home

Couples urged to take 'compatibility test' before buying property

Couples urged to take 'compatibility test' before buying property

This is the advice over 45s would give their younger selves

This mini call centre will join generations together to share advice

Himadri Madan

Going Green: Planning for extreme weather is essential

Most adults begin to think about their mortality at the age of 51

Many Brits may struggle to afford Christmas if they don't save early

Midweek meals have turned ‘boring’ and ‘repetitive’ for many adults

Dad had to pay £3k and drive 1,102 miles due to Brexit passport rule

Construction costs of the new Earlston Primary have put the brakes on building an adjoining medical centre.

Construction costs go through the roof at new Earlston school

Commitment to build health centre remains in place v.1

Paul Kelly

A 12-week consultation on the Newstead Conservation Area has been launched.

Consultation on conserving Newstead's history

Prince William is reportedly already planning his coronation

Prince William ‘already planning’ coronation with key change

Cadbury has announced the flavour of its two mystery bars

Cadbury launches special King’s coronation range costing £9.99 a bar

Tim Ferguson, Managing Director

Ad Feature Galashiels planning firm marks 10th anniversary

Councillor Simon Mountford

“Once in a lifetime” vision for a Borders village

Many could miss out on a whopping £18 billion of ‘free money’ – because they don...

Kirkwall, Orkney islands

Orkney islands linked to gene mutation which increases cancer risk

These are the top 20 pre-holiday blunders for UK holidaymakers

Top renovations UK homeowners are planning to get their homes ready to host on M...

Where to turn for help if you're struggling with low mood, loneliness or despair

Vale of Leithen

Vale keen to make better and safer start

Coronavirus forces cancellation of Scottish Borders Walking Festival for 2020

You can still enjoy a great Christmas dinner without wasting food (Photo: Shutterstock)

5 ways to cut down your food waste this Christmas

Overlooking the River Tweed towards Newstead and the iconic Eildon Hills on a summer's day.

Your picture of the week

Revealed: The costly life milestones keeping Scots up at night

One in six fear they will need money from their kids in retirement

Business planning for farms' futures

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is funding a Farm Business Planning workshop at the Lodge Hotel at Carfraemill on Tuesday, March 1.

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Feeding the birds can attract beauties like this nuthatch into your garden.

Planning and a bit of common sense needed

Team Sky's Elia Viviani (right), Etixx-Quick Step's Mark Cavendish and Lotto-Soudal's Andre Greipel (left) race towards the finish line during Stage 1 of the Tour of Britain.

Tour of Britain: Where to watch

With the cancellation of next years British Rally Championship and the enforced changes to the Pirelli Star Driver Prize, Garry Pearson from Duns despite two fourth overalls on the last two rounds, has decided not to compete in the final two rounds, The Todds Leap Ulster Rally and Rally Isle of Man. Instead he will concentrate on Wales Rally GB which is the final round of this years FIA World Rally Championship in November. The Border Rally Sport Team are currently overhauling the Peugeot 208 R2 and Garry together with Co-Driver Dave Robson will be using the Cambrian Rally in North Wales as a Shakedown to test the car in October.

Jim Clark Rally could still be a two-day event

Charley and Andrea Walker at Barnside, Duns. Sheep Farmer Finalists in the Farmers Weekly Awards 2012

Workshop shows how to profit in time and money

SBC defends £150k credit card spending