New figures show that the cost rural theft in Scotland has risen by 62% in a year.

The 2019 Rural Crime Report figures are based on insurance claims from leading rural insurer NFU Mutual. They also shows that claims have risen by 12% to £50m across the UK, a seven-year high.

The UK Government has announced new measures to strengthen legal protection for servicing and former armed forces personnel from alleged historical offences.

The Scottish Government is set to receive a £737 million increase in its budget from the UK Government, to offset poor income tax receipts, it has been revealed today.

New figures have revealed the number of drug related deaths in the Scottish Borders are at a record high and that Scotland’s drug death rate is now three times higher than the UK average.

Galashiels has been selected by property rental company Airbnb as a potential location for its ‘hidden gem’ campaign this summer.

The UK Government has announced a review into how terminally ill people access benefits in response to a charity campaign.

Local MP John Lamont is calling for compensation for businesses affected by a poorly managed road closure in the Yarrow Valley.

A new £395m growth deal for the Scottish Borders and wider Borderlands region has been signed today.

Representatives from the UK Government, the Scottish Government and five councils that represent the region were in Peebles today to sign the Heads of Terms for investment.

The first commercial passenger flight to leave Carlisle Airport in more than 25 years have been taking off this week.

Scottish airline Loganair will be providing flights to London, Belfast and Dublin.

NHS Borders has seen a significant fall in the number of patients meeting a key cancer waiting time target, new figures reveal.