Borders loses 10 free ATMS over last five years Thursday, 19 October, 2023 The number of free-to-use ATMs in the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk constituency fell by 10 from July 2018 to July 2023. The figures, provided by LINK, which runs the UK’s cash machine network, show the number of free ATMs fell by 14 per cent across that period.
UK Government continues cost-of-living support for families Wednesday, 18 October, 2023 Inflation is falling, our economy is growing stronger, and household bills are starting to return to normal levels. The worst of the global energy price and cost-of-living crisis seems to be behind us.
Award-winning Borders brewery now stocked in UK Houses of Parliament Tuesday, 17 October, 2023 A Borders-based brewing company is celebrating after it was stocked in the UK Houses of Parliament. Tempest Brewing Co met with me in London on Monday after their casks arrived at the Strangers Bar in Westminster.
MP meets Borders Buses to discuss local transport routes Wednesday, 11 October, 2023 I met with Borders Buses on Monday to discuss the end of four Travelsure services across Berwickshire and future local routes across the Borders.
Over 130 attend meeting about Eccles battery storage system Tuesday, 10 October, 2023 Over 130 Berwickshire residents attended a public meeting on Monday evening to discuss proposals for Battery Energy Storage Systems in the local area.
12,200 Borders households to receive £300 payment before Christmas Monday, 9 October, 2023 Inflation is falling, our economy is growing stronger, and household bills are starting to return to normal levels. The worst of the global energy price and cost-of-living crisis seems to be behind us.
1000 people waiting over four hours at Borders A&E Wednesday, 4 October, 2023 Over 1000 people waited more than four hours for emergency treatment in the Borders in August, according to new statistics.
Fantastic work of Hawick's Escape Youth Services praised Tuesday, 3 October, 2023 I had a fantastic time playing rounders and learning all about the incredible work that Escape Youth Services do. I don't know who had more fun, me or the youngsters!
Borders veterans joy at visiting Downing Street Wednesday, 27 September, 2023 UK Armed Forces veterans from the Scottish Borders have spoken of their joy at getting the chance to visit Downing Street. David and Fiona Deacon, former Royal Military Police Officers who live in Selkirk, joined me at a reception celebrating veterans at Number 10.
John Lamont 'disappointed' by end of four Berwickshire bus services Wednesday, 20 September, 2023 I am very disappointed by news that four bus services in the Scottish Borders will soon cease operating. People need these services to get to work, to visit friends and family, and to go about their daily lives.