Scottish Borders Council2 days agoCovid outbreak care home praised for improvementsEight residents at the Saltgreens site in Eyemouth died after contracting the virus, but inspectors have now found care has improved.2 days ago5 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 ago24 Dec 2025Building gifted to town by publisher set for upgradePlans are lodged to improve the building given to Peebles by dictionary publisher William Chambers.24 Dec 202518 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 202518 Dec 2025Campaigners 'tearing hair out' over hold-up to railway extension studyIt is eight months since contractors were appointed for the £10m study of taking the line to Carlisle.18 Dec 202511 Dec 2025Council backs Center Parcs right to roam restriction by-lawScottish Borders Council says the multi-million pound development represents an "exceptional case".11 Dec 20259 Dec 2025Villagers 'fed up' of battery storage schemesA council narrowly votes not to oppose the latest proposals near the Eccles substation in the Borders.9 Dec 20259 Dec 2025Council consults on closure of four-pupil primary schoolEddleston Primary has been mothballed since 2022 after the number of pupils fell sharply.9 Dec 20258 Dec 2025Plans for Scotland's first Center Parcs wins council backingCouncillors unanimously approve plans for the £450m development near Hawick. 8 Dec 2025...
