Scottish Borders Council10 hrs ago'Very sad day' as consultation begins on closing one-pupil schoolA public meeting will also be held in Fountainhall to discuss plans to shut its school for good.10 hrs ago3 days agoFire safety review at Borders schools after blaze closes primary for monthsThe blaze at Newtown Primary resulted in £240,000 in damage as open doors allowed smoke to spread throughout the building. 3 days ago10 Aug 2026Plans for £5m luxury holiday park rejectedCouncillors oppose plans for the 40-lodge development at Earlshaugh Farm in the Scottish Borders. 10 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 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 2026...
