Jedburgh prepares to welcome His Majesty The King
Jedburgh is preparing for a very special day as His Majesty The King visits the town during this year’s Jethart Callant Festival.
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Local efforts to reopen Jedburgh swimming pool backed
We have agreed in principle to a request for up to £135,000 of one-off funding to help a local group reopen the Laidlaw Memorial Pool in Jedburgh.
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Council adopts Forces Children’s Rights Charter
The Council has become one of the first local authorities in Scotland to formally adopt the Forces Children’s Rights Charter.
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New Hawick Bridges Trail and Riverside Bench to encourage active travel
A new walking route celebrating Hawick’s bridges, heritage and local environment is set to launch in the coming weeks.
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Child poverty in the Scottish Borders falls to lowest level in more than a decade
Child poverty in the Scottish Borders has fallen to its lowest level in more than ten years, according to the latest annual progress report on work to support children, young people and families.
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Greenlaw Play Park Reopens Following Major Refurbishment
Greenlaw Play Park has officially reopened following a full refurbishment - providing a modern, accessible and inclusive play space for local children and families.
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Flying the flag in honour of Armed Forces Day
Scottish Borders Council is flying the Armed Forces Day flag at its headquarters in Newtown St Boswells this week in honour of Armed Forces Day.
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Final stage of the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Men comes to the Scottish Borders
Earlston will host the start and finish of the fifth and final stage of the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Men on Sunday 6 September 2026.
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Scottish Borders young people achieve record positive destinations and improved attainment
School leavers across the Scottish Borders have achieved record levels of positive destinations and continued improvements in attainment - according to the latest annual School Leavers Report.
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Trading Standards warn of counterfeit toys throughout region
Our trading standards officers removed over 150 non-compliant toys from sale in a shop within the region.