Oxton2 hrs agoJack Lowden says James Bond speculation is 'flattering'The Slow Horses star is among three actors reported to be in the running for the iconic movie role.2 hrs ago22 Sept 2026Path to Scotland's first Center Parcs secures funding supportThe funding will help with the design costs for a potential £12m path between Hawick and Selkirk.22 Sept 202611 Sept 2026Council consultation into nursery closures 'unreasonable', watchdog findsScottish Borders Council has been told to apologise to parents who campaigned to save five rural nurseries.11 Sept 20261 Jun 2026Council opposes wind farm near three Iron Age hillfortsScottish Borders Council is told it would be "a scandal" to develop anywhere near the historic sites.1 Jun 202628 May 2026Wind farm would 'dominate key views' at Iron Age hillfortsScottish Borders Council is advised to oppose plans for a 12-turbine wind farm in the Lammermuir Hills.28 May 202611 May 2026Council seeks legal review of wind farm approvalScottish Borders Council opposes plans to build eight turbines at Ditcher Law near Oxton. 11 May 202616 Feb 2026Ministers approve Borders wind farm despite council oppositionEight wind turbines up to 200m tall will be built in the Lammermuir Hills, near Oxton. 16 Feb 20266 Jun 2025Threatened rural nurseries to stay open after parents' campaignFive facilities will continue to operate next year after Scottish Borders Council agreed a new plan. 6 Jun 20252 May 2025Rural nurseries facing closure could be reprievedA special meeting will be asked to keep the under threat sites open for the next school year.2 May 2025...