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Councillor Fay Sinclair

Councillors urged to ‘Say Pants to the Tax’

Former SNP MP Dr Lisa Cameron, left, who has defected to the Tories, and SNP leader Humza Yousaf. Credit: PA/Getty

SNP MP defects to Tories after claiming 'toxic and bully treatment'

Craig Hoy MSP.

Call for defibrillators at Borders railway stations

Ruairi Kelly previously lived on the Bibby Stockholm migrant barge

‘I lived on Bibby Stockholm - it’s no place for asylum seekers’

The Two Rivers Veterinary Practice in Peebles' Old Town.

Peebles veterinary practice relocation appeal gets the green light

SBC Headquarters.

Council tax rise plans for larger homes criticised

Nicola Sturgeon was released without charge

Nicola Sturgeon statement in full after release following arrest

Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested in connection with the SNP investigation

Nicola Sturgeon arrested in connection with SNP investigation

Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire.

End the violence in our schools, says MSP

Colin Beattie MSP

SNP treasurer Colin Beattie released without charge

Peter Murrell first met Nicola Sturgeon while he was working as a PR consultant during the Govan-by-election in 1988 (Credit: Getty Images)

Nicola Sturgeon had ‘no prior knowledge’ of husbands arrest

Confirmation of Peter Morrell’s arrest was made earlier today (April 5)

Former First Minister for Scotland and former leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), Nicola Sturgeon, stands with her husband husband Peter Murrell. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP) (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell arrested

Margaret Ferrier MP was given a 270-hour community payback order for breaking lockdown rules by travelling on a train despite testing positive for Covid

Disgraced MP Margaret Ferrier facing 30 day suspension

A ship is currently leaning towards the docks at a worrying angle in Leith, Edinburgh. (Photo credit: @Tomafc83 on Twitter)

Major incident at Leith Docks in Scotland as ship tips toward dock

Boris Johnson will give evidence this week on whether he misled parliament during the Partygate scandal

Watch live as Boris Johnson faces MPs at Privileges Committee

Former prime minister Boris Johnson leaves his home in London. Mr Johnson will give evidence as to whether he knowingly misled Parliament over partygate at a hearing of the Commons Privileges Committee in Portcullis House in central London. Picture date: Wednesday March 22, 2023. Credit: PA

Boris Johnson’s Partygate hearing - Who is on the Privileges Committee

What you will have to pay in Council Tax this year.

Five per cent Council Tax hike endorsed

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces her resignation at Bute House.

First Minister resigns: reaction

Nicola Sturgeon has devoted her political career to Scottish independence.

The life and career of resigning SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon

Elaine Thornton-Nicol.

Collaboration to save service cuts

Where is BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty? What happened to her & why was Charlie Stayt presenting alone?

Why did Naga Munchetty leave BBC Breakfast mid-show?

Mid-Berwickshire Councillor Donald Moffat, who is up for a lifetime achievement award.

SNP veteran nominated for Lifetime Achievement award

John Lamont

Dental concerns of region’s MP

People were warned not to enter the sea at Eyemouth following a sewage leak.

Water out of bounds due to Eyemouth sewage leak

Council leader Euan Jardine and SNP opposition leader Elaine Thornton Nicol say they will work together to make the administration more "politically-inclusive".

Peace breaks out in the council chamber

Staff at the Borders General Hospital at Melrose are struggling to cope with current staffing levels, says the union Unison. Photo: Bill McBurnie.

NHS workers “can no longer cope” with staffing pressures, says union

‘Shambolic’ passport delays threaten millions of summer holidays, ministers warn

The list of candidates for May's council election is complete.

Complete list of people standing for Scottish Borders Council
The nominations have been announced for the 2022 local government elections in the Scottish Borders.

Councillor Jim Brown at the newly refurbished fountain in Jedburgh Square. Photo: Bill McBurnie.

Jedburgh’s first SNP councillor calls time on his political career

Davie Paterson is waving goodbye to local politics. Photo: Bill McBurnie

Councillor with longest continual election record is calling it quits

MP proposes law to guarantee paid bereavement leave after death of a loved one

MP proposes law to guarantee paid bereavement leave after death of a loved one

A 'Don't Recycle' label on plastic packaging.

Scotland drops the ball on recycling

Old style fire alarms will no longer be allowed.

Tories call for a delay to Scotland's controversial fire alarm legislation

Councillor Heather Anderson.

Scottish Borders elected member is named the SNP's councillor of the year

Car-free plan: Susan Aitken, leader of Glasgow City Council.

COP26: Five-year plan to ban cars from Glasgow city centre

The Sheriffhall roundabout improvements have already been supended Picture: Ian Georgeson

MP says SNP-Green deal must not stop ‘vital’ road schemes

Paul Wheelhouse of the SNP missed out on a list seat this time.

Wheelhouse misses out

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

Christine Grahame of the SNP held onto her Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale seat by an increased majority.

SNP's Christine Grahame holds onto Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale

How do you police a hard border?

How can you police a hard Scotland-England border?

Scottish Parliamentary list candidate for the Alba Party, Cynthia Guthrie, with Councillor Davie Paterson. Photo: Bill McBurnie.

Hawick councillor joins Alba Party

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

Candidates for Scottish Parliament elections announced

Councillor Mark Rowley.

Councillors approve administration budget

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

Council leader says budget is still uncertain

The Scottish Parliament chamber.

What are the issues that could swing your vote in the 2021 Scottish election?
There are less than 100 days to go until Scotland goes to the polls for the 2021 Holyrood elections, the sixth vote since the parliament was reestablished in 1999.

Eyemouth Harbour. Photo: John Peters.

Fishing in crisis, say SNP councillors

John Lamont MP at Eyemouth.

Lamont defiant in support of EU deal

Shona Haslam says she will not step down as council leader while she campaigns for a seat at Holyrood.

Leader pours scorn on call to step down

Keir Starmer is promising more devolved powers if Labour wins the next election

Shona Haslam, Leader of the Scottish Borders Council.

Covid restrictions: Borders braced for tier two

Then council leader David Parker seals the original deal with CGI’s UK president Tim Gregory in 2016.

CGI deal extension not universally welcomed amongst elected members

The new smoke alarm laws will now come into force in 2022.

Smoke alarm law delayed to 2022

Christine Grahame MSP

Tories refute ‘hypocrisy’ claim

Michelle Ballantyne MSP at Holyrood.

MSP threatens to quit if Douglas Ross doesn’t reform Scottish Tories

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

‘Toughest and most challenging’ period in council’s history