Scottish budget to receive £737m UK Government ‘bailout’ 18th July 2019 The Scottish Government is set to receive a £737 million increase in its budget from the UK Government, to offset poor income tax receipts, it has been revealed... Local News
Borders drug deaths at record high as Scotland becomes 'drug death capital' of Europe 16th July 2019 New figures have revealed the number of drug related deaths in the Scottish Borders are at a record high and that Scotland’s drug death rate is now three times... Local News
Galashiels in the running for new Airbnb hidden gem campaign 16th July 2019 Galashiels has been selected by property rental company Airbnb as a potential location for its ‘hidden gem’ campaign this summer. The town is competing against... Local News
UK Government to review rules on benefits for terminally ill people 11th July 2019 The UK Government has announced a review into how terminally ill people access benefits in response to a charity campaign. Last year the MND Association and... Local News
Road closure chaos spark calls for compensation for businesses 8th July 2019 Local MP John Lamont is calling for compensation for businesses affected by a poorly managed road closure in the Yarrow Valley. The A708 Selkirk to Moffat road... Local News
New £395m Borderlands Growth Deal Agreed 5th July 2019 A new £395m growth deal for the Scottish Borders and wider Borderlands region has been signed today. Representatives from the UK Government, the Scottish... Local News
Commercial flights return to Carlisle Airport 5th July 2019 The first commercial passenger flight to leave Carlisle Airport in more than 25 years have been taking off this week. Scottish airline Loganair will be... Local News
NHS Borders fails to meet key cancer waiting time target 25th June 2019 NHS Borders has seen a significant fall in the number of patients meeting a key cancer waiting time target, new figures reveal. Two targets exist in Scotland... Local News
Guide Dogs Scotland call for an end to 'access refusals' 25th June 2019 Local MP John Lamont is backing a call from Guide Dogs Scotland to end the common practice of illegally refusing entry to assistance dogs and their owners. The... Local News
