£1.7m boost for local projects through UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Twenty six projects across the Scottish Borders will benefit from a share of almost £1.7million from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
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Marking Milestones: 10th Anniversary of the Borders Railway
The spotlight has been on the Borders as the region commemorates the 10th Anniversary of the opening of Tweedbank train station and the return of the railway linking the Borders to Edinburgh.
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National award recognition for Tour of Britain Scottish Borders stage
The opening stage of the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men 2024, held entirely in the Scottish Borders, has been shortlisted as a national finalist in the Scottish Thistle Awards.
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Health and Social Care Partnership supports Learning Disability Week
The Partnership is supporting this year’s Learning Disability Week (8-14 September) with a number of events being held across the Borders as part of the celebrations.
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Celebrating a Decade of the Borders Railway: A Milestone in Scottish Connectivity
Scottish Government, Local Councillors, supporters and partners who brought the railway back to the Borders gathered at the Tapestry Building to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Borders Railway.
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Scottish Borders achieves record high in Annual Youth Participation Measure
The Scottish Borders has achieved its highest level of performance in the Annual Participation Measure (APM), with 95.3% of 16 to 19 year olds in the region now in education, employment, or training.
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Marking Merchant Navy Day and remembering merchant seafarers
The Red Ensign or ‘Red Duster’, was raised to mark Merchant Navy Day, 3 September, to raise awareness of the UK’s ongoing support for Merchant Navy seafarers.
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Hawick Flood Protection Scheme crowned project of the year at Scottish Civil Engineering Awards
The Hawick Flood Protection Scheme has been recognised for its engineering excellence, claiming a prestigious industry accolade at the Scottish Civil Engineering Awards.
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Borders Railway commemorative beer launched
Tempest Brewery is proud to announce the release of the limited-edition beer, Fast Track 10, created to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Borders Railway.
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New Admiral Nurse Service launched for people living with dementia and their carers
A new Admiral Nurse role has been launched in the Galashiels and Hawick areas for people living with dementia and their carers.
