Galashiels5 days agoNew £64m secondary school campus opens its doorsHundreds of pupils set foot on the new Galashiels Academy site in the Borders for the first time.5 days ago18 Dec 2025McDonald's makes bid for second Borders restaurantMcDonald's says the new drive-through in Hawick could deliver up to 100 full and part-time jobs.18 Dec 202517 Dec 2025Demolition plan at former chapel of religious sectThe old Glasite Chapel in Galashiels dates back to the mid-19th Century but has been empty for years.17 Dec 202515 Dec 2025Town regeneration continues with sale of 'eyesore' hotelThe sale follows on from empty retails units nearby being snapped up for conversion.15 Dec 20252 Dec 2025School book gift scheme proves a major successHundreds of books have been wrapped and delivered to shops, cafes and bus stops in Galashiels.2 Dec 202527 Nov 2025Borders estate and mansion sold for £35mThe 8,000-acre Bowland Estate near Galashiels also includes a 16-bedroom mansion house.27 Nov 202514 Nov 2025Borders communities given time to save swimming poolsProposals to shut dozens of sites and cut about 50 jobs in the Borders are being scaled back.14 Nov 202513 Nov 2025'No negative consequences' after community police disbandCCTV is helping to fill the gap after a police team paid for by the council in the Borders was disbanded.13 Nov 202523 Oct 2025New trophy marks Walter Scott's early rugby links The famous author organised a game with no rules to celebrate Britain's victory at Waterloo in 1815.23 Oct 2025...
