SNP leaving 20,000 visitors to Borders 'in the dark' Thursday, 11 April, 2024 The SNP have been accused of leaving 20,000 visitors to the Borders "in the dark" after Visit Scotland announced they would close the Jedburgh tourist information office. Visit Scotland, an SNP Government agency, said recently they would close 25 visitor information centres across Scotland. The SNP Government must step in and prevent the closure of this vital tourist information service which... Local News
Huge honour to take part in Remembrance Sunday events 16th November 2023 One of the greatest privileges of being your Member of Parliament is getting the opportunity to remember and celebrate the lives of brave veterans who served... Opinions
51 fewer police officers in Borders and Lothian 14th November 2023 New statistics show the number of police officers across the Borders and Lothian has fallen dramatically in just a few years. Figures published by the justice... Local News
Hawick Pump Track wins first King’s Award for Voluntary Service 14th November 2023 Hawick Pump Track has been recognised in the first King’s Award for Voluntary Service. The unique outdoor cycling track was one of just 20 organisations in... Local News
Bed-blocking hits record levels in Borders 13th November 2023 Bed-blocking in the Borders has hit a record level. The latest figures show the average number of patients still in hospital who are well enough to go home has... Local News
Best Borders pub award winners announced 7th November 2023 This week I announced the winners of my competition to crown the best pubs in the Borders. The competition attracted hundreds of nominations from Borders... Local News
Berwick-Upon-Tweed ticket office to remain open 1st November 2023 The UK Transport Secretary Mark Harper has intervened to ensure that the ticket office at Berwick-Upon-Tweed Station does not close. This will be a huge relief... Local News
Dental apprentice in Borders invited to Downing Street reception 1st November 2023 A local apprentice in the Borders has been honoured at a Downing Street Skills reception for brilliant young employees across the UK. Emily Balderston received... Local News
2023 Small Business Awards launch 31st October 2023 I am once again running a Small Business Awards competition to celebrate the best of the Borders in the run up to Christmas. Over the festive period, it’s vital... Local News
Borders loses 10 free ATMS over last five years 19th October 2023 The number of free-to-use ATMs in the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk constituency fell by 10 from July 2018 to July 2023. The figures, provided by LINK... Local News