Newcastleton11 Feb 2026MSPs reject protected status plea for wild goatsA committee is told it is "utterly bizarre" that gulls are protected while the "cute goats" are not.11 Feb 202615 Jan 2026Tour de France unveils route for Scottish stageFrom Edinburgh the race heads through Midlothian, the Borders and Dumfries and Galloway to Carlisle.15 Jan 202612 Dec 2025Mountain bike trails count the cost of Storm BramA string of bike and walking trails across southern Scotland have been closed for safety checks.12 Dec 202525 Nov 2025Turbine plan unveiled near wild goat cull sitePlans have been unveiled for an 18-turbine wind farm on the hills near Newcastleton in the Borders.25 Nov 20256 Sep 2025The region that got its railway back 10 years agoHow has the first decade of the Edinburgh to Tweedbank line gone - and what does the future hold?6 Sep 202519 May 2025New tracks help fuel next cycling generationA growing number of pump tracks is helping increase the popularity of the sport in the Borders.19 May 20259 Apr 2025Council confirms more nurseries face mothballingThe local authority in the Scottish Borders says another six sites could close in the summer.9 Apr 20255 Apr 2025Call to protect ancient goats from moorland cullThe landowner claims there has been a "massive increase" in goat numbers on the moor since 2023. 5 Apr 202531 Jan 2025New images show scale of storm impact on forestsPeople have been asked to stay away from Newcastleton and Dalbeattie forests following Storm Éowyn last week. 31 Jan 2025...
