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Nicola Sturgeon speaking during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh where she announced she will stand down as First Minister of Scotland

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Nicola Sturgeon has resigned as first minister of Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon to resign as First Minister of Scotland

Galashiels and District Councillor Euan Jardine was elected leader at today's meeting of Scottish Borders Council.

"Fresh start" for council as leader and convenor appointed

Galashiels and District Councillor Euan Jardine is set to lead the new administration. Photo: Bill McBurnie.

Three independents to sit with Tories in new administration

Kelso councillor Euan Robson, who is the leader of the Lib Dem group at the council.

Lib Dems won't get into bed with Tories at SBC

Hawick and Denholm Councillor Stuart Marshall was the biggest winner of the day, garnering 2,265 votes. But the make-up of the council is still to be decided as talks are ongoing. Photo: AndersonDrummond Photography

Talks launched over who will form an administration

Hawick and Hermitage councillors Jane Cox (Con), Annette Smart (SNP) and Watson McAteer (Ind). All photos: AndersonDrummond Photography.

Results of Scottish Borders Council elections (Updated throughout the day).

Euan Robson.

Scottish Borders Liberal Democrats hope to be the 'comeback kings' at May's Loca...
The Liberal Democrats are hoping to be the comeback kings at May's Local Elections in the Scottish Borders.
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Former First Minister Alex Salmond with Alba candidates Cynthia Guthrie, Corri Wilson and Suzanne Blackley at Melrose Abbey.

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Leaseholders in properties with dangerous cladding face up to £100k bills - here’s how your MP voted on motion to hold developers liable (Photo: Shutterstock)

Leaseholders in properties with dangerous cladding face up to £100k bills - here...

Nationalist activists James Connelly and Sean Clerkin staging a protest at the Scottish-English border north of Berwick in July. Image credit: Self Drive Vehicle Hire (SDVH) https://sdvh.co.uk/locations/

Council chiefs concerned about threat of hard England-Scotland border

The Scotland-England border at Carter Bar this week. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Nationalist protests and quarantine threat a double blow for tourism in Borders,...

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...

Scottish Government rural economy and tourism secretary Fergus Ewing at Holyrood yesterday. (Photo by Fraser Bremner/pool/Getty Images)

Mid-July reopening for tourism industry not soon enough, according to Borders MS...

UK prime minister Boris Johnson in London today. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

Borders MP hits back at claims Scotland is being short-changed in coronavirus ca...

Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk MP John Lamont.

Borders MP back on committee after row over membership make-up resolved

Rishi Sunak, the UK Government's chancellor of the exchequer, getting ready to deliver his budget yesterday, March 11, in London. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

£30bn in budget for dealing with coronavirus welcomed by Borders’ MPs

Hawick and Hermitage councillor George Turnbull with members of the Borders' first and second police community action teams.

Second police action team to carry on pounding beat despite budget cut threat

Kate Forbes presenting the Scottish Government's draft budget for 2020-21.

Scottish Government budget under fire over £4m funding cut lined up for new agen...

Hawick and Hermitage councillor Davie Paterson is to remain independent.

Hawick councillor to remain in state of independence

Hawick and Hermitage councillor Davie Paterson is to remain independent.

Hawick councillor to remain in state of independence

Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton MSP watching fibre broadband cables being fitted in Kelso.

Better internet for Borders will be slower coming but faster once it arrives, mi...

Tweeddale West councillor Heather Anderson.

Borders councillor to take on MEP’s role for matter of weeks

John Lamont, left, and Calum Kerr at 2015's general election count at Kelso's Springwoood Park.

Today’s the day for Borders election rivals hoping to get third time lucky

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Every UK MP has been ranked from best to worst in new ‘People-Power Index’ - thi... Claire Schofield

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage speaking in Hartlepool yesterday.

Brexit Party’s exit sets up four-way fight for Borders seat at Westminster

Former Borders MP Calum Kerr launching his election campaign in Galashiels.

Old rivals John Lamont and Calum Kerr going head to head for third time for Bord...

Council leader Shona Haslam at Scottish Borders Council's Newtown headquarters.

Borders council leader Shona Haslam vying to be MP at general election

Scottish Government transport, infrastructure and connectivity secretary Michael Matheson, centre, with UK Government ministers Jake Berry, left, and David Mundell at Glentress on Monday to sign off the deal.

Funding split for £395m deal short-changes Borders, according to MSP for region

South Scotland Conservative list MSP Michelle Ballantyne.

Borders MSP defends bedroom tax denial

The council has refused to rule out three-weekly bin collections.

Five things to expect from this week’s Scottish Borders Council budget

2016's EU referendum count at Springwood Park in Kelso.

Borders council leader urging Scottish Government to help foot bill for Brexit p...

Council leader Shona Haslam at Scottish Borders Council's Newtown headquarters.

Borders council leader rules out workplace car park tax

Council leader Shona Haslam at Scottish Borders Council's Newtown headquarters.

Holyrood deal could yield more cash for Borders council

A hint of autumn beside the River Tweed near Newstead.

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Readers of our sister paper the Falkirk Herald's website benefit from broadband speeds almost twice as fast as those Borderers reading the Southern online have to make do with, a new report reveals.

Broadband speeds in Borders second slowest in Scotland, report reveals

South Scotland SNP list MSP Paul Wheelhouse.

Borders-based MSP given new job in Scottish Government reshuffle

Stuart Bell and Shona Haslam, both Tweeddale East councillors on Scottish Borders Council.

Funding figures spark falling-out at Scottish Borders Council

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MSP Christine Grahame with an eight-year-old Dutch shepherd at Edinburgh Cat and Dog Home.

Borders MSP planning bill to outlaw puppy farms

4G mobile coverage is on the way for the Ettrick Valley.

4G mobile coverage on way for Ettrick Valley

Scottish Government finance secretary Derek Mackay.

Borders MSPs at odds over government budget
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Council leader Shona Haslam, accompanied by councillors George Turnbull and, right, Sandy Aitchison with this year's budget.

Scottish Borders Council budget for next year passed despite opposition

Vacant council seat about to be filled

Scottish Borders Council's Newtown headquarters.

Extra cash forces Scottish Borders Council to postpone budget meeting

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Tweeddale East councillors Stuart Bell, left, and Shona Haslam disagree about the likely impact of last week's Scottish Government draft council finance settlement.

Expected Scottish Government grant cut not as bad as feared but still not good, ...

Galashiels councillor Andy Anderson.

Working group revived in bid to tackle Borders' parking problems

Ex-wrestler Tommy Stevenson with his old wrestling boots reflects on his career in the sport.

Former wrestler Tommy gets to grips with journey through past

Tweeddale East councillors Stuart Bell and Shona Haslam.

Borders SNP councillors reject Tory plea to work together

Hawick councillor Davie Paterson surveying green waste dumped in the town's Mansfield Road following the withdrawal of doorstep collections.

Green bin collections could make comeback in Borders

Regional list MSP Paul Wheelehouse being shown around Selkirk's RP Adam factory.

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