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His Majesty’s first Honours list included recognition for Borders-based John Henderson Reid, 67, who was awarded the MBE for services to culture and to heritage in Scotland.

A group of Berwickshire High School pupils recently reached the final of a UK-wide reading competition.

Four students - Willow Abbott, Tess Crilly, Darcy Martin and Amelia Lake - placed in the top 20 in the National Reading Champions Quiz.

It is encouraging that so many climate-friendly businesses are choosing to set up operations in the Borders.

I recently visited the IndiNature facility in Jedburgh, an innovative local supplier of construction material.

Following the arrest of Nicola Sturgeon on Sunday, and given the scale of the police investigation and the potential repercussions, the former First Minister should really be suspended from the SNP.

Last week the Lloyds Banking Group, who operate the Bank of Scotland, decided to close branches in Duns, Eyemouth, Jedburgh and Newcastleton.

In response, I requested an urgent meeting with the bank.

It was a joy to spend an evening joining in the activities of the Selkirk Scout Group and see all the badges they have earned.

I was very impressed with the skills the young people have learned and all the effort they’ve put in.

I have been told that Lloyds will shut four Bank of Scotland branches in Duns, Eyemouth, Jedburgh and Newcastleton between October 2023 and February 2024. 

This is worrying news for people in the Borders who need to use local bank services in-person.

We should never take for granted the positive role that volunteers play in our communities.

I have a huge amount of admiration for everyone across the Borders who selflessly gives up their time to help others.

The SNP Government should be ashamed that over 22,000 applicants, including nearly 9,000 children, are currently on social housing waiting lists across the Borders.

It was a pleasure to celebrate two fantastic Scottish Borders businesses at the Number 10 Downing Street Local Business Champions Reception.

Congratulations to Quins of Galashiels and Think Fitness in Hawick. They have received well-deserved praise for great customer service.