https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:57:03 +0000 Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:57:03 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5055/50-mph-speed-limit-trial-extended-as-road-safety-funding-secured We are extending our 50-mph speed limit trial and have secured £75,000 funding from Transport Scotland to support a new road safety initiative for motorcyclists and young drivers. Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:24:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5054/early-learning-and-childcare-and-school-enrolment-to-take-place-between-16-20-november-2026 Parents of children due to start Early Learning and Childcare or school from August 2027, are invited to apply for a place for their child during enrolment week, being held from 16 -20 November 2026. Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:26:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5053/report-on-eyemouth-primary-school-and-early-years-and-family-centre-taken-to-council The RIBA Stage 3 and Project approval report on Eyemouth Primary School was considered at council yesterday, 5 November, where councillors agreed to progress the project to the next stage. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:47:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5052/new-passenger-waiting-facilities-open-at-borders-general-hospital Bus passengers travelling to and from Borders General Hospital can now benefit from a safer and more welcoming waiting area following improvements to the hospital’s bus stop. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:47:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5051/burnfoot-community-school-makes-improvements-following-report-from-hmie-and-the-care-inspectorate Following the HMIE report on Burnfoot Community School published in September 2025, inspectors returned to follow up on areas of improvement. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:45:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5050/gateway-for-borders-graduates-to-become-secondary-teachers-opens-with-a-new-subject-for-2027 An opportunity for graduates living in the Borders to gain a teaching qualification as a secondary school teacher is again on offer. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:44:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5049/plans-backed-for-gaelic-medium-primary-education-in-the-scottish-borders Plans to establish the first Gaelic Medium Primary Education provision have taken a significant step forward after councillors agreed in principle to establish a class in the Tweeddale area in 2027. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5048/eyemouth-primary-school-recognised-with-national-play-pedagogy-award Eyemouth Primary School has become the first school in mainland Scotland to achieve the Play Scotland Play Pedagogy Award. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:52:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5047/borders-pupils-test-their-digital-detective-skills-at-tweedbank-cyber-escape-experience From Monday 26 October, school pupils and local community groups from across the Scottish Borders took part in a week-long CGI Cyber Escape room-style event at Tweedbank. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:05:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5046/planned-tree-safety-works-in-teviot-and-liddesdale As part of our ongoing programme of tree safety inspections, surveys of trees on land owned and managed by us within the Teviot and Liddesdale area have recently been completed. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:07:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5045/scottish-borders-works-to-feature-at-archaeology-conference-2026 Recent archaeological work carried out in the Scottish Borders will be reported at this year's Edinburgh, Lothians and Borders Archaeology Conference (ELBAC). Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:31:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5044/help-available-for-borders-tenement-owners-facing-delays-to-essential-repairs Tenement and flat owners are being reminded of the support available when it comes to improving their properties. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:20:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5043/fund-to-support-local-communities-launched-as-the-tour-de-france-grand-d-part-route-announced As the official route of the Tour de France Grand Départ was announced on 22 October, we have launched a funding scheme to help communities get involved and deliver a long-term legacy from the event. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:54:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5042/community-celebrates-200-years-of-the-melrose-gattonside-chain-bridge Local residents, schoolchildren and community representatives came together on Monday 26 October 2026 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the historic chain bridge linking Melrose and Gattonside. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5041/tributes-paid-to-former-councillor-john-patonday Tributes have been paid due to Councillor John PatonDay following his death - remembering his commitment to public service and his contribution to communities across Leaderdale and Melrose. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:45:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5040/amber-weather-warning-for-wind-issued-as-storm-boelo-set-to-hit-the-borders The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for wind which covers the Scottish Borders from Saturday evening through to Sunday evening. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:14:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5039/newcastleton-sprint-announced-as-tour-de-france-route-confirmed The Tour de France have today revealed their full 2027 route, which will begin in Scotland for the first-time, as Edinburgh hosts the start of the race on Friday 2 July. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:28:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5038/funding-approved-to-complete-cardrona-village-pump-track Funding has been approved to complete improvement works at Cardrona’s Village Pump Track - helping ensure the facility can be enjoyed by local residents of all ages. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:15:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5037/thousands-of-illicit-cigarettes-and-tobacco-pouches-seized A major operation has taken place which has resulted in thousands of pounds worth of illicit cigarettes and tobacco pouches being seized across the region. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:29:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5036/care-experienced-week-to-be-marked-with-events-across-the-scottish-borders The Scottish Borders region is gearing up for Care Experienced Week 2026 with a fun-packed programme of events celebrating the achievements of young carers. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:07:00 +0100