Scottish Borders Council5 days agoTown plants its own Christmas tree after council ends provisionThe first community living Christmas tree is planted in the Scottish Borders in Galashiels.5 days ago7 Oct 2026Woman who killed partner with air rifle to continue treatment for PTSDSimone Ramage fired a weapon at Brian Kowbel at their home in Galashiels in 2023, but was deemed unfit to stand trial.7 Oct 20261 Oct 2026Housing plans approved on site of demolished churchSt Aidan's in Galashiels came down more than five years ago after it was agreed it could not be retained.1 Oct 202622 Sept 2026Council leaders wary of radical plan to redraw Scotland's local government mapLocal politicians across Scotland are digesting plans for the biggest shake-up of the council system in 30 years. 22 Sept 202622 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 202617 Sept 2026Parent power wins the day in primary school site battleCouncillors halt any work on a shared campus in favour of a new school at the site of Eyemouth Primary.17 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 202610 Sept 2026Special meeting seeks 'final decision' on new primary school plansA way forward for Eyemouth is sought "as a matter of urgency" after a protest march by parents.10 Sept 20267 Sept 2026Borders quarry cleared to dig to greater depthCouncillors say the plans at Glenfin Quarry near Cockburnspath will stay within its current footprint.7 Sept 2026...
