Scottish Borders Council8 days agoPlans for £5m luxury holiday park rejectedCouncillors oppose plans for the 40-lodge development at Earlshaugh Farm in the Scottish Borders. 8 days ago5 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 20264 Aug 2026Refusal recommended for £5m luxury holiday park planDevelopers argue the 40-lodge development would sit well with plans to boost tourism in the area.4 Aug 202627 Jul 2026Teenager charged over Borders primary school fireFire crews were called out to the site in Newtown St Boswells on Saturday afternoon.27 Jul 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 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 20263 Jun 2026Great Tapestry centre's annual visitor figures lowest on recordOperators Live Borders say they have "exciting plans" to develop the attraction which opened in 2021.3 Jun 202629 May 2026Council offers free scooters to more than 1,000 school pupilsThe move in the Borders is part of a campaign to encourage people to stop short car journeys.29 May 202626 May 2026Council to pull the plug on Borders abbey lightingA floodlighting agreement will end next summer for the sites in Kelso, Jedburgh and Melrose.26 May 2026...
