https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:40:30 +0000 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:40:30 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4968/final-stage-of-the-2026-lloyds-tour-of-britain-men-comes-to-the-scottish-borders Earlston will host the start and finish of the fifth and final stage of the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Men on Sunday 6 September 2026. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4967/scottish-borders-young-people-achieve-record-positive-destinations-and-improved-attainment School leavers across the Scottish Borders have achieved record levels of positive destinations and continued improvements in attainment - according to the latest annual School Leavers Report. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:42:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4966/trading-standards-warn-of-counterfeit-toys-throughout-region Our trading standards officers removed over 150 non-compliant toys from sale in a shop within the region. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:16:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4965/advertising-opportunities-offered-on-waste-and-recycling-vehicles We have partnered with Roadvert to offer businesses advertising on waste and recycling vehicles which travel throughout the region. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:48:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4963/tourette-s-awareness-month-hq-tower-lighting-up-community-gathering-with-john-davidson-mbe-and-friend-dottie Children, young people, Councillors and members of the community were joined by Tourette Ambassador John Davidson MBE and friend Dottie at SBC headquarters to highlight Tourette's Awareness Month. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:46:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4961/health-and-social-care-partnership-supports-carers-week It's Carers Week (8–11 June) and the focus this year is on building carer friendly communities. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4962/digital-learning-for-border-primary-6-pupils Over 1,200 school pupils attended our Inspire Learning Festival at Springwood Park, taking part in an exciting series of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) focused learning activities. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:57:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4960/world-premiere-of-new-tweed-inspired-song-cycle-to-take-place-in-kelso-on-28-june Singers from across the Scottish Borders will come together in Kelso on Sunday 28 June for the world premiere of Water Colours, a newly commissioned song cycle. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:07:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4958/work-to-begin-at-earlston-s-new-destination-playpark Pupils from Earlston and Leader Valley primary schools, along with Leaderdale and Melrose Councillors, joined HAGs UK to officially mark the start of works on Earlston’s new destination playpark. Fri, 29 May 2026 10:40:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4957/launch-of-new-greenspace-children-s-materials An event was held at Wilton Lodge Park in Hawick to launch children’s materials encouraging young people, both local and visitors, to explore and enjoy our region’s greenspaces. Thu, 28 May 2026 14:01:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4959/residents-invited-to-help-shape-the-future-of-the-scottish-borders A new survey has been launched to gather information for the next Scottish Borders Local Development Plan. Wed, 27 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4956/burnfoot-community-school-enjoys-an-afternoon-with-the-batch-lady Pupils and their families enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon of cooking with The Batch Lady during her visit to Burnfoot Community School earlier this week for the Batching with the Burnfoot Bairns event. Wed, 27 May 2026 15:19:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4955/ukrainian-pupils-reach-final-of-international-art-competition Two children from Ukrainian families resettled in the Borders have been selected as finalists in an international children’s art competition held under UNESCO patronage. Tue, 26 May 2026 16:56:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4954/almost-5m-to-be-invested-into-hawick-and-tweedbank-sport-and-leisure-facilities Working with Live Borders, we will invest almost £5million into the redevelopment of Teviotdale Leisure Centre in Hawick and the conversion of the indoor bowling centre at Tweedbank. Mon, 25 May 2026 15:41:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4953/free-early-learning-and-childcare-for-eligible-two-year-olds Parents and carers of eligible two years olds are being encouraged to make the most of the free early learning and childcare that is available to them across the Borders. Mon, 25 May 2026 09:56:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4951/council-agrees-next-steps-for-eyemouth-primary-school-project A report which highlighted key project milestones and identified next steps of the Eyemouth Primary School project was considered on Thursday Fri, 22 May 2026 16:54:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4950/borders-primary-pupils-enjoy-the-annual-border-union-schools-countryside-day Hundreds of primary five children from across the Scottish Borders attended the Border Union Agricultural Society (BUAS) Schools Countryside Education Day at Springwood Park yesterday, Tuesday 19 May. Wed, 20 May 2026 12:31:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4949/weed-management-pilot-to-help-shape-future-approach-across-the-borders Pilot to be considered that will help shape the future of weed management across the region, building on significant reductions already made in the use of glyphosate. Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4948/long-term-plan-for-safer-more-resilient-roads-network-roads-asset-management-plan Updated Road Asset Management Plan published, setting out our long-term approach to maintaining and improving the region’s road network to support communities, the economy and the environment. Tue, 19 May 2026 16:49:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4947/councillors-to-consider-proposals-for-over-5million-of-investment-into-sport-and-leisure-facilities Councillors will consider proposals for £5.2million of investment into local sport and leisure facilities at the meeting of Full Council on Thursday (21 May). Tue, 19 May 2026 16:40:00 +0100