Galashiels1 day agoHousing plans approved on site of demolished churchSt Aidan's in Galashiels came down more than five years ago after it was agreed it could not be retained.1 day ago18 Sept 2026Closure of region's last road policing department a 'sad day'The last of three roads policing bases in the Borders - in Duns - closed at the end of August.18 Sept 20263 Sept 2026New tennis centre aims to assist sport's 'rising stars'The first covered courts in the Scottish Borders are being built near the new Galashiels Academy.3 Sept 202627 Aug 2026Biking business revives town centre eyesore buildingThe ceiling of the property in Galashiels had collapsed before the Hike & Bike Hub moved in.27 Aug 202611 Aug 2026Violent fireraiser jailed for 11 years after Borders crime spreeShane Donnelly, 27, committed offences in St Boswells, Galashiels, Hawick and Selkirk last year.11 Aug 20265 Aug 2026Councillor welcomes planned second Borders McDonald's A proposed fast-food outlet in Hawick is being praised for its proximity to the new Hawick holiday village.5 Aug 202622 Jul 2026New £1.5m tennis centre to open by early next yearThe facility in the Borders is aimed at filling geographical gaps in provision for the sport.22 Jul 20266 Jul 2026Scots designer creates tartan to mark US 250th anniversaryKaci McEwan, a Borders graduate from Lanarkshire, wove the colours red, white and blue into her design.6 Jul 20269 Jun 2026Old school asbestos clear-up to cost council more than £2.5mDetailed surveys reveal significant issues at the former secondary sites in Galashiels and Peebles.9 Jun 2026...
