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
Review into Borders Railway and A1 blocked by Scottish Government 7th October 2020 The Union Connectivity Review, announced by the Prime Minister last week, has been blocked by the Scottish Transport Secretary. The review will look into... Articles
UK transport review to examine cross-border routes 6th October 2020 The Prime Minister has announced a review of transport links between the four nations of the United Kingdom. The Chair of Network Rail, Sir Peter Hendy CBE... Articles
Politicians react to closure of TSB branches in the Borders 1st October 2020 TSB have announced that they will be closing their branches in Hawick, Kelso and Peebles in the Scottish Borders. This will leave Galashiels as the sole... Articles
Borderers hit by flu vaccine delays 29th September 2020 Hundreds of Borderers have been left frustrated after being unable to get an appointment for their flu vaccinations. Eligible Borderers for the vaccination... Articles
More newsagents hit by late deliveries 29th September 2020 Newsagents across the Scottish Borders have been hit by late deliveries of newspapers since the closure of Menzies Galashiels depot. The distribution company... Articles
Plan for winter economy welcomed 28th September 2020 The Chancellor has announced a range of new policies in order to keep the economy running during the winter months as the United Kingdom continues to battle... Articles
National Audit Office probe access to cash 22nd September 2020 In their report on the production and distribution of cash, the National Audit Office (NAO) have found that access to cash might be in decline due to the COVID... Articles
Special Constables drop by two thirds since Police Scotland inception 22nd September 2020 The number of Special Constables in Lothians and Scottish Borders has dropped from 102 to just 36 since 2013. The figures come from an FOI and show figures... Articles
Scottish Conservative plan to recruit 3,000 teachers 21st September 2020 Today the Scottish Conservatives unveiled proposals to recruit 3,000 more teachers over the next Parliament. Borders politicians Rachael Hamilton MSP and John... Articles