Date set for inquiry for Jedburgh building saga 2nd March 2021 The Public Local Inquiry into the long running saga about the scaffold clad building on Jedburgh High Street has been given a date. Scottish Borders Council and... Articles
Patients waiting on key diagnostics tests rises in the Borders 25th February 2021 Latest figures from Public Health Scotland show that over 100,000 patients across Scotland are waiting for eight key diagnostics tests. The key eight tests... Articles
Borders MP pushing for government support for local exporters 24th February 2021 The Department for International Trade, alongside Scottish Development International, are holding a series of events in the Scottish Borders, in cooperation... Articles
Comments on new route map out of lockdown 24th February 2021 Local politicians have commented after the release of the potential route map out of lockdown in Scotland. John Lamont MP said: “It is good to have some clarity... Articles
Borders politicians join call for new eye hospital 23rd February 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP have called on the SNP Government to include a new eye hospital in the new Scottish budget. They join calls from... Articles
Borders lowest mainland Covid-19 rate in the UK 22nd February 2021 New figures show that the Scottish Borders has the lowest mainland rate of Covid-19 per head of population in the UK. Figures from the UK Government coronavirus... Articles
Five new mobile masts announced for Borders 19th February 2021 New mobile masts are set to be built in the Borders as part of the Shared Rural Network programme, a joint venture by the UK Government and mobile operators. O2... Articles
Borders politicians welcome ‘U-turn’ on rates relief 17th February 2021 The SNP have u-turned on extending business rates relief following repeated demands from the Scottish Conservatives. It was announced in the recent draft Budget... Articles
Kickstart scheme starts in the Borders 17th February 2021 The UK Government’s Kickstart scheme has made a strong start in the Scottish Borders after 90 jobs have been created. The Kickstart scheme was launched by the... Articles