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RAAC to be removed from Galashiels Fire Station

Funding bids are being encouraged.

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Community Hero winner Anne Lewis. Photos: Alwyn Johnston/

Inspiring youngsters in the Borders are celebrated

Councillor Pam Brown

Date set for Jedburgh by-election

Sean Elliot with fellow campaigners (National World)

‘Illegally closed’ Hawick day service for the elderly set for restoration

Peebles Swimming Pool

Radical shake-up of sporting, leisure and cultural services on the agenda

Councillor Pam Brown

SNP Councillor resigns from Scottish Borders Council

An illustration of the plans.

Newtown St Boswells auction mart revamp go-ahead

Creating areas of biodiversity also encouraged less regular cutting cycles.

Council planning changes to its grass-cutting regime

Village transformation (H&H)

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Youngsters checking out Innerleithen Tennis Club's new mini-court (Pic: Adam Luto)

It’s game on for youngsters, thanks to new mini-tennis zone in Innerleithen
​Innerleithen Lawn Tennis Club are thinking big as a follow-up to thinking small as they’ve launched a recruitment drive for young players after opening a new practice wall and mini-court for children.

The corner shop sign.

Hawick’s ‘candy lady’ in not-so-sweet signage wrangle

SBC Inspire Learning Bill Mclaren Live Lesson

100th birthday of a Hawick legend is a class act

Councillor David Parker.

SBC consultation on through-the-night care changes is expanded

SBC Headquarters

SBC policy review after Israeli colours lit up its headquarters

West Linton's public toilet facilities. Image: Ian Reid.

West Linton toilet sell-off to be considered behind-closed-doors

Kilbucho Dairy Site (SBC)

Former Peeblesshire dairy could be a home sweet home

Burnfoot Community Hub

Hub at the heart of Hawick community faces cash crisis

Councillor Euan Jardine.

SBC leader holds “constructive” talks with First Minister over Council Tax freez...

Former Howdwnburn Primary School (now demolished)

70 much-needed home for Jedburgh in the pipeline

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SBC blame ‘operational issues’ for missed recycyling collections

Scott Hamilton

Deputy leader nominated as ‘Young Councillor of the Year’ no longer feels quite ...

Scottish Borders Council's Newtown St Boswells headquarters.

Move to light up SBC headquarters in Israeli colours divides opinion

Crailing Junction (SBC)

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

Megan Koszteyn and Kirsty Wilson.

SBC on-board with bus operators to promote free travel

Councillor Mark Rowley (SBC)

Council staff working from home has not hindered performance, meeting told

Refuse collection delays.

Staff shortages blamed for missed bin collections in Hawick

How Cavers Castle will look following restoration. Image: SBC

Planning committee today agreed restoration of 15th century Hawick castle
Vote of six to two in favour of application.

Eyemouth Cemetery (Scottish Monumental Inscriptions)

Plea to stop grave site at Eyemouth Cemetery being defaced

James Anderson (SBC)

Bus services set to be restored after axe fell

Galashiels auto-centre ‘frozen out’ as new retailer prepares to take over

Councillor Scott Hamilton (SBC)

Five organisations receive a £850k ‘Levelling Up’ economic boost

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Booming farm shop’s lifespan extension bid

Cyclists taking part in 2023's Tour o' the Borders (Pic: Marc Marshall)

Cycling’s 2023 Tour o’ the Borders hailed as best yet by organisers

Jousting at Caerlaverock Castle – photo courtesy of Historic Environment Scotland

Don't miss your chance to have your say on how tourism should develop in the sou...

Plea for Council Tax bills to be sent out early in 2024

£14m Tweedbank Care Village moves a step closer reality

Face-lift planned at an historic hotel in Peebles

Gala Transport Hub. Photo: SBC

'Matter of time' before older person dies at Galashiels transport hub – warning

PLANS: A submission has been made for 40-metre telecoms mast in Hawick Forest

Planning request submitted for 40-metre telecoms mast

Council representatives paid a visit to the Hogeweyk dementia village in the Netherlands, to look at new way of providing care services.

‘Milestone’ reached as consultation launched over £14m Tweedbank Care Village

The gates at Church House can stay after all.

Villagers rally in support of couple’s timber gates bid

East Station car park. Photo: Foursquare.

No change to car park charging regime in Peebles

Scottish Borders Council HQ.

Council has administered £74.3m of Covid-19 funds

Council planners say the Ettrick Terrace fence is too high.

Hawick householder facing removal of “excessively high” fence
A Hawick householder faces being forced to remove a boundary fence constructed without planning permission after it was deemed “excessively high”.

Opening their results at Selkirk High School on Tuesday were, from left: Gina Mackenzie, Niamh Dolan, Leuan Chamberlain and Eve Mackenzie.

Borders pupils are riding high in exams

The woodland hut conversion site has been given the green light.

Green light is given for Galashiels hut plans

The 'We Are Innerleithen' exhibition takes place in the town from Thursday to Sunday.

Innerleithen's love affair with cycling ... in pictures

Peebles Swimming Pool will reopen on Monday following a major refurbishment.

Peebles pool set to reopen on Monday

The West Linton dog care facility was built without permission.

Dog care facility in West Linton constructed without planning permission

A bid to convert the former Liberal Club in Galashiels to residential homes has been withdrawn.

Galashiels Liberal Club conversion bid withdrawn

Watson Lodge will now be a residential home.

No more reservations at Galashiels B&B as conversion bid agreed

Laidlaw Memorial Pool in Jedburgh.

Jedburgh swimming pool and fitness centre about to make a splash

The woodland next to Dunsdale Coachworks.

New car park agreed for Selkirk despite concerns over loss of trees

The field at Netherbarns, near Abbotsford.

Plans to build 45 houses near Sir Walter Scott’s home need to be dropped