Newtown St Boswells7 days agoCouncil tax rise of 8.5% agreed in Scottish BordersCouncillors vote by 23 to eight - with one abstention - in favour of the administration's budget.7 days ago6 Feb 2026'They need to be challenged', says councillor standing up to homophobic abuseFay Sinclair was sent a barrage of abuse after she announced she had been appointed as Scottish Borders Council's equalities champion.6 Feb 20267 Oct 2025Police investigate attempted ram raid on village Co-op A spokesperson said the store in Newtown St Boswells would remain closed while staff assess the damage.7 Oct 20254 Dec 2023The girls who see their future in farmingA record number of female students have started an agriculture course at Borders College.4 Dec 20236 Nov 2023Hammer time: Auction mart plans get the go-aheadA new town centre will be created in Newtown St Boswells by the multi-million pound project.6 Nov 202330 Oct 2023Historic auction mart upgrade seeks fresh approvalThe revised multi-million pound scheme would create a "new town centre" for Newtown St Boswells.30 Oct 202311 Aug 2023Man jailed for eight years for multiple rapesLewis Barrie, 31, committed offences against the victim between 2016 and 2019 in the Borders.11 Aug 202318 May 2023Council seeks to fill home workers' empty desksA local authority is making its HQ a "civic hub" as hundreds of staff now rarely use the building.18 May 20239 Jan 2023Historic Borders mill overhaul plans approvedThe facade of the building - which dates back to the 1880s - will be retained as part of the plans.9 Jan 2023...
