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Alcohol and Drugs Partnership supports International Overdose Awareness Day
The Scottish Borders Alcohol and Drugs Partnership is supporting International Overdose Awareness Day 2021 by arranging for our Headquarters to be lit purple on the evening of 31 August.
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Further local services to reopen in coming weeks
The phased reopening of Contact Centres/Library Contact Centres and the upcoming opening of more public toilet facilities has been announced today.
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Final countdown for Tour of Britain’s return to the Scottish Borders
On Saturday 11 September some of the world’s top professional cyclists, including recent Olympic medalist Wout van Aert and 34-time Tour de France stage winner Mark Cavendish, will return to the area.
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Scottish Borders to take part in Scotland’s largest free festival of places, history and culture
Historic Scottish Borders buildings will be among the highlights of Doors Open Day 2021, a festival that sees organisations and volunteers offer free access to sites and events across Scotland
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Walk It Walkers encouraged to walk their way to better health
The Scottish Borders Walking for Health project, Walk It has issued an open invitation to local people to join them and experience all the physical and mental health benefits of regular walking
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World-class visitor attraction revealed ahead of public opening
The new purpose-built Great Tapestry of Scotland gallery, visitor centre, cafe and workshop space has been revealed in its permanent home in Galashiels ahead of its public opening on 26 August
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Residents invited to attend next round of local Area Partnership meetings
Local residents are encouraged to attend the next meeting of their local Area Partnership due to be held:
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Community groups begin to benefit from Council’s Build Back a Better Borders Recovery Fund
Community groups have begun to benefit from our Build Back a Better Borders Recovery Fund which is open for applications until 31 May 2022.
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Referrals open for domestic abuse support programmes
Scottish Borders Public Protection Services is currently accepting referrals for two programmes aimed at supporting children, young people and families impacted by domestic abuse.
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Scottish Borders pupils receive exam results as figures show continued success
As pupils from across the Borders receive confirmation of their exam results today, our Executive Member for Children and Young People has paid tribute to the successes pupils have achieved.