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
Borders MP raises alarm about forced evictions in Westruther 2nd July 2023 On Friday night, I attended a public meeting with 60 members of the Westruther community. Westruther residents are concerned about plans by Berwickshire Housing... Local News
Borders MP comments on Boundary Commission changes 28th June 2023 The final proposals are in from the Boundary Commission for Scotland’s Review of UK Parliament constituencies. Clovenfords is currently within the Berwickshire... Local News
Borders resident receives MBE in King’s first Honours list 21st June 2023 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... Local News
Berwickshire High pupils praised for reaching UK reading final 19th June 2023 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... Local News
John Lamont MP visits innovative climate-friendly construction company 15th June 2023 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... Local News
Sturgeon must be suspended from the SNP 12th June 2023 Following the arrest of Nicola Sturgeon on Sunday, and given the scale of the police investigation and the potential repercussions, the former First Minister... Holyrood News
Bank of Scotland betraying customers over four Borders branch closures 9th June 2023 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... Local News
Scottish Borders MP encourages volunteers to help Selkirk Scouts Group 6th June 2023 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... Local News
Bank branch closures 'unacceptable' 1st June 2023 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... Local News