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.
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Building improvements delivered as conservation scheme enters final phase
The Hawick Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) is celebrating key milestones across the town centre as it enters its final phase.
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Ministerial visit marks completion of key infrastructure projects linked to Hawick Flood Protection Scheme
An official opening event has taken place to mark the completion of two key infrastructure projects in Hawick.
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New active travel campaign launched
A new active travel campaign, called RIDONKULOUS, is now underway in Hawick and the surrounding area.
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Progress on School Capital Projects
A positive update to members has been provided at this month’s Council meeting on the significant progress made in various school capital projects.
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Programme for Doors Open Days Festival 2025 revealed
The programme of events in the Scottish Borders for the free Doors Open Days Festival on 6 and 7 September 2025 is now available.