Longest wait for social housing in Borders hits 10 years 9th August 2023 New statistics have revealed that someone in the Borders has waited more than 10 years to be placed into social housing. The newly published figures also showed... Local News
Border Union Show attracts big crowd to Kelso 3rd August 2023 The Border Union Show held another successful event in Kelso last weekend. It is always one of the highlights of the year for the local farming and agriculture... Local News
Bringing more top quality jobs to the Borders 25th July 2023 The Borders economy is strong and we’re fortunate to have so many brilliant businesses and skilled job opportunities on our doorstep. But I am always working... Local News
SNP criticised over plan to increase council tax for 16,000 Borders residents 19th July 2023 I have criticised the SNP for proposing council tax rises which could cost over 16,000 Borders residents hundreds of pounds more each year. The SNP plans, put... Local News
Berwickshire business benefits from UK Seafood Fund 17th July 2023 A Berwickshire business has received over £1.3 million from the UK Seafood Fund to help it expand. The UK Government announced that Eyemouth-based DR Collin &... Local News
UK Government invests in local Borders community organisations 12th July 2023 Several Borders community organisations have been some of the first to receive funding through the new UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund. The Scottish... Local NewsWestminster News
Hattie the Borders ‘therapet’ dog visits Number 10 11th July 2023 Borders ‘therapet’ Hattie the dog was celebrated last week at a Downing Street reception. Hattie joined brilliant staff from Coldstream Medical Practice who... Local News
LNER plan to close Berwick-upon-Tweed ticket office 5th July 2023 Today, LNER have informed me that they plan to close the ticket office at Berwick-upon-Tweed Station, despite the station being regularly used by thousands of... Local News
Over 11,000 Borders residents forced to travel elsewhere for NHS treatment 4th July 2023 More than 11,000 Borders residents have had to travel outside their local health board area for NHS treatment in the last five years. The new statistics... Local News