https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:46:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:46:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4964/former-almstrong-department-store-gap-site-has-new-lease-of-life A former gap site in Hawick has been given a new lease of life. Teviot Crescent and Oliver Crescent, a gap site of the former Almstrongs Shop was opened on 3 June, creating a new public space. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:06:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4986/community-regeneration-partnership-programme-update-across-the-region Scottish Borders Community Regeneration Partnership programme has progressed at pace, with projects delivering results across the region. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:41:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4985/new-bus-service-launched-to-provide-direct-link-from-hawick-to-melrose A new bus service was launched earlier this week, linking Hawick, Lilliesleaf, Midlem and Selkirk to Borders General Hospital in Melrose. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:29:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4984/councillors-pupils-staff-and-construction-partners-meet-to-mark-progress-of-new-hawick-high-school The newly appointed Head Team of Hawick High School joined Headteacher, staff, local councillors and construction partners on 26 June, to mark the start of superstructure works on the new high school. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:42:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4983/consultants-appointed-for-next-step-in-borders-railway-work We have completed the tendering process to appoint specialist consultants to support the first stage of business case work for the proposed extension of the Borders Railway to Hawick and Carlisle. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:16:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4982/jedburgh-gives-his-majesty-the-king-a-warm-borders-welcome Jedburgh welcomed His Majesty The King today, 2 July, as the town came together for a memorable Royal visit during this year’s Jethart Callant Festival. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4981/support-for-communities-announced-with-one-year-to-go-until-tour-de-france-arrives- With exactly a year to go until the Tour de France comes here, we have announced plans for a funding scheme to help communities and groups get involved and deliver a long-term legacy from the event. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:07:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4979/nominations-are-invited-for-the-west-linton-community-council-election Nominations are invited for the West Linton Community Council election. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:22:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4977/full-route-revealed-for-final-stage-of-lloyds-tour-of-britain-men-in-the-scottish-borders A 160km route taking in multiple Borders communities and the Lammermuir Hills will provide the final test for the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Men on Sunday 6 September. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4976/pupils-recognised-in-month-of-the-military-child-competition Two outstanding pupils have been recognised for their creative talents and thoughtful reflections on life in an Armed Forces family. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:26:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4980/trinity-primary-school-pupil-wins-hawick-schools-video-competition Trinity Primary School pupil Izzie Graham has been named first prize winner in Scottish Borders Council’s Active Travel competition. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:08:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4978/scottish-borders-first-cycle-speedway-track-opens-in-tweedbank The Scottish Borders’ first purpose-built cycle speedway track has officially opened in Tweedbank, creating a new sporting and community facility for riders of all ages and abilities. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4975/local-efforts-to-reopen-jedburgh-swimming-pool-backed We have agreed in principle to a request for up to £135,000 of one-off funding to help a local group reopen the Laidlaw Memorial Pool in Jedburgh. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:42:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4974/council-adopts-forces-children-s-rights-charter The Council has become one of the first local authorities in Scotland to formally adopt the Forces Children’s Rights Charter. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:41:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4973/new-hawick-bridges-trail-and-riverside-bench-to-encourage-active-travel A new walking route celebrating Hawick’s bridges, heritage and local environment is set to launch in the coming weeks. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:08:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4972/child-poverty-in-the-scottish-borders-falls-to-lowest-level-in-more-than-a-decade Child poverty in the Scottish Borders has fallen to its lowest level in more than ten years, according to the latest annual progress report on work to support children, young people and families. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4971/jedburgh-prepares-to-welcome-his-majesty-the-king Jedburgh is preparing for a very special day as His Majesty The King visits the town during this year’s Jethart Callant Festival. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4969/greenlaw-play-park-reopens-following-major-refurbishment Greenlaw Play Park has officially reopened following a full refurbishment - providing a modern, accessible and inclusive play space for local children and families. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:31:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4970/flying-the-flag-in-honour-of-armed-forces-day Scottish Borders Council is flying the Armed Forces Day flag at its headquarters in Newtown St Boswells this week in honour of Armed Forces Day. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100 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