Local MP raises issue of 'reckless' speeding on A68 near Camptown Tuesday, 17 September, 2024 Local MP John Lamont has raised concerns over "reckless" speeding on the A68 near Camptown. Several local constituents have expressed fears to the Borders MP that excessive speeds on the road south of Jedburgh could cause accidents. Residents say there was once a speed camera in the area and that one should be installed again. Scottish Borders MP John Lamont said: "I have been troubled by reports... Local News
John Lamont MP on Humza Yousaf resignation 29th April 2024 Scottish Borders MP, John Lamont, said: "The Scottish Conservatives have forced Humza Yousaf to resign following his disastrous spell as First Minister. "The... Holyrood News
Local MP starts campaign to stop community hospital closures 19th April 2024 John Lamont MP has started a campaign to stop community hospital closures across the Scottish Borders. NHS Borders have said they may soon suggest closing the... Local News
MSP and campaigners urge action on endometriosis 17th April 2024 Local MSP Rachael Hamilton has today (Wednesday) published a new policy paper on endometriosis with the help of local campaigners who suffer from the horrific... Holyrood News
SNP leaving 20,000 visitors to Borders 'in the dark' 9th April 2024 The SNP have been accused of leaving 20,000 visitors to the Borders "in the dark" after Visit Scotland announced they would close the Jedburgh tourist... Local News
Local MP joins in Eyemouth Easter Bike Bash 2nd April 2024 Local MP John Lamont joined in the fun at Eyemouth's Easter Bike Bash over the weekend. The event by Sea the Change, a charity dedicated to encouraging... Local News
'Worrying drop' in Borders patients starting cancer care within target time 28th March 2024 There was a "worrying drop" in the percentage of Borders patients starting cancer treatment within the target time in the last quarter, new statistics from... Local News
SNP criticised for closure of Jedburgh information centre 27th March 2024 Local politicians have criticised the SNP Government for the closure of the tourist information centre in Jedburgh. SNP agency Visit Scotland announced on... Local News
Three wins for Borders businesses in Scottish rural awards 19th March 2024 Borders businesses won big in the 2024 Scottish Countryside Alliance awards, dubbed the ‘rural Oscars’ by organisers. Lauder’s Black Bull won best local food... Local News
Borders farmers attend Downing Street reception on 'backing Scottish and British food' 5th March 2024 John Lamont MP recently hosted farmers from the Scottish Borders at an event in Downing Street to honour people 'backing Scottish and British food and drink'... Local News
Meet 3 of our great Police and Crime Commissioner candidates 28th February 2021 Meet three of our great Police and Crime Commissioner candidates: Festus Akinbusoye, Peter McCall and David Sidwick. National News
The Four Steps of the Lockdown Roadmap Explained 23rd February 2021 The Prime Minister set out today the four-step roadmap that will guide us out of lockdown. Here’s what that roadmap means for you. National News
Boris Johnson on the Roadmap to Easing Lockdown: Speech in Full 22nd February 2021 The Prime Minister set out today the roadmap that will guide us cautiously but irreversibly towards reclaiming our freedoms while doing all we can to protect... National News
Our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan 11th January 2021 Today we have published our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan, setting out how we plan to deliver the biggest vaccination programme in British history, to... National News
Second Approved Vaccine Begins Rollout Today 4th January 2021 Today, thousands of people across the UK will begin receiving the second vaccine approved by regulators. National News
Stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives 4th January 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed the nation on Coronavirus restrictions. National News