Local MP opposes mega-pylon project in consultation response Friday, 13 December, 2024 John Lamont MP has submitted a response to the Cross Border Connection Project consultation to say he is "completely opposed" to it going ahead. The mega-pylon project would see the installation of approximately 75km of new overhead power lines from Newcastleton to a substation north of Gala and another around Whitrope. The local MP raised several serious concerns with the project, including its... Local News
Rachael Hamilton MSP meets Nature Scot and local businesses over seagull issue 10th December 2024 On Monday, Rachael Hamilton MSP held a meeting with local businesses and environmental organisation Nature Scot over the growing problem with aggressive... Local News
John Lamont MP announces winners of Small Business Awards 2024 9th December 2024 John Lamont MP has announced the winners of his local Small Business Awards to celebrate the best Borders enterprises this year. The winners of the competition... Local News
Public meeting confirmed to discuss future of Jedburgh Pool 9th December 2024 Borders politicians are planning a public meeting to discuss the future of Jedburgh Pool. The public meeting was agreed at a meeting on Friday, 6 December... Local News
Borders MSP and MP react to SNP budget 4th December 2024 Borders politicians have reacted to the SNP's latest budget which was published on Wednesday afternoon. The SNP budget maintained higher tax rates in Scotland... Holyrood News
John Lamont MP meets with community council and councillors over Jedburgh Pool 3rd December 2024 John Lamont MP met with councillors and the chairman of the community council, Garry Feldman, over the weekend to discuss the future of the Jedburgh Pool. The... Local News
Online public meeting to be held for mega-pylon project 3rd December 2024 An online public meeting will be held later this month for local people to have their say on proposals for a mega-pylon project across the Borders. Rachael... Local News
Rachael Hamilton MSP backs 'common sense' Scottish Conservative budget proposals to reduce tax 2nd December 2024 Rachael Hamilton MSP has urged the SNP to reduce tax in this year's Scottish Budget, which will be published on Wednesday. The local MSP is backing Scottish... Holyrood News
Comment on Jedburgh pool closing 29th November 2024 Please see comments on news that Jedburgh pool will close: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid... Local News
Mega-pylon consultation extended after Scottish Conservative pressure 25th November 2024 The consultation period for a proposed mega-pylon project across the Borders has been postponed to the end of December after pressure from Scottish Conservative... Local News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
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The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
