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Further strong winds expected as Council continues to support recovery from Storm Arwen
While we continue to support those affected by the impact of Storm Arwen, the Met Office has advised that there is the potential for wet, cold and windy conditions over the next 24 hours.
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Support continues to be available to those without power
We are continuing to provide support to those residents and communities who remain without power.
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Drop-in centres to open for residents without power in need of hot food
We are opening drop-in centres in key locations today to provide free soup, meals and hot drinks to residents in surrounding areas who remain without power
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Residents without power advised to find alternative accommodation
Following conversations with Scottish Power Energy Networks it is apparent that the majority of the 6.5k homes currently without power will not have supplies restored until tonight at the earliest
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Significant number of roads to remain closed overnight
A large number of roads, particularly rural routes, will remain closed into Sunday as the exceptionally strong and persistent winds over the past 24 hours have brought down hundreds of trees
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Do not travel warning issued as many roads effectively closed due to fallen trees
Due to the ongoing weather conditions being experienced in the Scottish Borders, Police Scotland is advising against travel.
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Red weather warning for high winds issued for eastern parts of the Scottish Borders
The Met Office has this morning issued an updated Red weather warning for high winds covering eastern parts of the Scottish Borders which runs from 3pm today until 2am on Saturday morning.
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Amber warning for wind issued for Scottish Borders as Storm Arwen predicted to hit region
The Met Office has today issued an amber weather warning for wind which covers almost all the Scottish Borders and runs from 3pm on Friday to 9am on Saturday
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Mark Rowley is new Leader of the Council
Councillor Mark Rowley has been appointed as Leader of Scottish Borders Council.
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Contractor appointed to deliver repairs to Netherdale stand
An important next step has been taken in the refurbishment of Gala Fairydean Rovers’ iconic Netherdale Stand with the appointment of a main works contractor.