MP meets Borders Buses to discuss local transport routes 11th October 2023 I met with Borders Buses on Monday to discuss the end of four Travelsure services across Berwickshire and future local routes across the Borders. The discussion... Local News
Over 130 attend meeting about Eccles battery storage system 10th October 2023 Over 130 Berwickshire residents attended a public meeting on Monday evening to discuss proposals for Battery Energy Storage Systems in the local area. I chaired... Local News
12,200 Borders households to receive £300 payment before Christmas 9th October 2023 Inflation is falling, our economy is growing stronger, and household bills are starting to return to normal levels. The worst of the global energy price and... Opinions
1000 people waiting over four hours at Borders A&E 4th October 2023 Over 1000 people waited more than four hours for emergency treatment in the Borders in August, according to new statistics. The latest Public Health Scotland... Local News
Fantastic work of Hawick's Escape Youth Services praised 3rd October 2023 I had a fantastic time playing rounders and learning all about the incredible work that Escape Youth Services do. I don't know who had more fun, me or the... Local News
Borders veterans joy at visiting Downing Street 27th September 2023 UK Armed Forces veterans from the Scottish Borders have spoken of their joy at getting the chance to visit Downing Street. David and Fiona Deacon, former Royal... Local News
John Lamont 'disappointed' by end of four Berwickshire bus services 20th September 2023 I am very disappointed by news that four bus services in the Scottish Borders will soon cease operating. People need these services to get to work, to visit... Local News
Humza Yousaf must invest in mental health services 19th September 2023 Mental health is just as important as your physical health. It’s vital that everybody recognises this and either seeks help themselves, should they need it, or... Opinions
Number of new build homes started in Borders falls by 87 per cent 13th September 2023 New government statistics show the number of new build homes started in the Borders fell by 87 per cent compared to the first quarter of last year. In the first... Local News