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A woman has died three days after a collision involving a cyclist in Scotland.

Woman dies 3 days after being hit by cyclist in Scotland

Graham Linehan performs outside Scottish Parliament days after Edinburgh Fringe cancelled Father Ted creator

Graham Linehan performs at Holyrood after second venue cancels

Galashiels Academy pupils at Westminster with John Lamont MP and Lord Purvis of Tweed.

Galashiels Academy pupils in Parliament trip

Ralph Roberts, chief executive of NHS Borders.

NHS Borders deficit of £14.4m predicted

Top 10 ugliest buildings in the UK and architectural eyesores including MI6 building & Scottish Parliament

Top ten ugliest buildings and architectural eyesores in the UK

Netta Meadows, chief executive at Scottish Borders Council.

More women councillors than ever before

Borderers head to the polls today to vote for their favoured councillors. The Southern will be at the count tomorrow, and we'll be broadcasting the winning candidates on Facebook Live.

Borderers choose new councillors

It's not one of Edinburgh Zoo's pandas, but this giant soft toy was taking it easy Pic: John Devlin

Pedal on Parliament: Thousands take to two wheels for annual event

Picture: Ian Georgeson

Labour MSP demands emergency Scotland-wide rent freeze

Royal Highland Show

200 years of the Royal Highland Show

Clare Prenton listens in at a session of Peebles Men’s Shed.

Peebles writer acclaimed for play 'Men Don't Talk'
Men don’t talk. A myth debunked by a Peebles writer who has drawn on the experiences of the local Men’s Shed to create a play which has been critically acclaimed by the Scottish Parliament.

Peebles East Station toilets set to re-open in March

Concern that Covid closed toilets won't re-open due to council not 'spending a p...

Councillors Shona Haslam and Stuart Bell.

Leader “thrives on a challenge”

Christine Grahame MSP

Free bus travel for under-22s welcomed

South Scotland list MSP Colin Smyth

Recovery plan needed for the hospitality sector

Nicola Sturgeon celebrates ‘historic’ SNP win in Scottish Parliament elections

The sun sets behind Scotland's first wind farm on Hagshaw Hill near Douglas in Lanarkshire. The 26 turbine first produced electricity in 1995 and was extended to 46 turbines in 2008. It is operated by ScottishPower Renewables.

Scotland Against Spin campaign

Borderers will be heading to the polling stations on May 6. Who'll get your vote?

Candidates for Scottish Parliament elections announced

The election takes place on May 6.

Postal vote deadline

Legislation has been passed by the Scottish Parliament giving more powers to police and courts to protect people at risk of domestic abuse.

No place to hide for abusers

Every key date and phase of Scotland's routemap out of lockdown explained

This is when Nicola Sturgeon will announce Scotland’s lockdown roadmap

Pupils are set for a phased return to school from February 22, beginning with younger children up to primary 3.

Pupils set for phased return

Scotland to bring in hotel quarantine for all travellers - could the wider UK follow suit? (Photo by Andy Buchanan - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Scotland to bring in hotel quarantine for all travellers - could the wider UK fo...

The Scottish Parliament chamber.

What are the issues that could swing your vote in the 2021 Scottish election?

Free for all...join the debate as the Festival of Politics moves online this month.

Open invite to the online Festival of Politics

Scotland is changing its smoke alarm laws - what it means for homeowners

The 2007 Act prohibits trading in most large shops on Christmas Day and gave powers to the Scottish Government to stop them opening on New Year’s Day too – but it has never been enacted.

Petition to end New Year Day shopping in Scotland receives unanimous backing
The Scottish Parliament’s Petitions Committee has unanimously backed a petition to end New Year’s Day trading in large stores.

OneKind is calling on all parties and candidates for the 2021 elections to the Scottish Parliament to prioritise animal welfare in the next parliamentary session

Charity calls on government to end animal suffering

Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale MSP Christine Grahame is hoping to add to her 21 years in Holyrood.

Veteran Borders MSP to defend seat at 2021 Holyrood election

First minister Nicola Sturgeon wearing a tartan face mask during a visit to shops in Edinburgh in June. Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/pool/AFP via Getty Images

Borders MSP calling for tougher action over face coverings

Nicola Sturgeon taking first minister's questions at the Scottish Parliament today, August 12. (Photo by Fraser Bremner/pool/Getty Images)

Nicola Sturgeon adds voice to concerns over West Linton party house

UK prime minister Boris Johnson announcing his £5bn new deal in Dudley this week. (Photo by Paul Ellis/pool/AFP via Getty Images)

Boris Johnson urged to back Borders Railway extension bid as part of £5bn new de...

Scotland's first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, at the Scottish Parliament today. (Photo by Fraser Bremner/WPA pool/Getty Images)

Coronavirus claims another life in Borders, but new cases at near standstill

Nicola Sturgeon at the Scottish Parliament yesterday. (Photo by Fraser Bremner/pool/Getty Images)

Coronavirus death toll in Borders up one to 39 but overall fatalities linked to ...

Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has provided an update on delivering an effective public transport system in Scotland once the lockdown restrictions start to ease.

A plan for Scotland’s transport network, post lockdown

Work taking place at Kelso racetrack earlier today (Tuesday), where grounds taff have come off furlough to resume maintenance work and are maintaining appropriate social distancing.

Kelso course boss says public protection should ease a path back into sport

SNP MSP Christine Grahame speaking at the Borders College to girls from various secondary schools from around the Borders about getting into the construction industry.

MSP leads Addaction debate in Holyrood

Launch of Commisson on Local Tax Reform report. Co-chairs Marco Biagi MSP and Cllr David O'Neill.

Plea is made to scrap Council Tax

MSP urges dog owners to chip their pets

NFUS Scotland have been setting out their position on EU membership.

Position on EU membershipexplained by NFU Scotland

Mature beech trees create significant landscape features in the Borders countryside.

Local focus on land reform

John Devlin. 23/06/15 . GLASGOW. Images posed by models. Smoking in a car. Parent smoking with child in car. Cigarette , cigarettes in car, second hand smoke , health , smoking in cars carrying children.

MSP thrilled at car smoke Bill success

Birgham floral village awards

Praise for Floral Gateway winners

Asbestos

Call for justice for asbestos sufferers
Occupational health researchers from the University of Stirling are calling on the Scottish Parliament to address an asbestos-related compensation issue.

John Lamont re-selected as Tory candidate for Holyrood

Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Green candidate Pauline Stewart

Hustings - education

People have been gathering around the parliament all day

Referendum Day: Parliament has been focal point for many

Campaigners are making a final push for votes

Referendum countdown: Last-gasp rallying call to voters

Meeting ‘good first step’ to cut red tape