The Latest Breaking News from Borders

‘Mindless idiots’ behind school bomb hoaxes slammed as attendance plunges

A COUNCILLOR has issued a plea that “mindless idiots” behind hoax bomb threats to schools should not be allowed to disrupt education in the Borders

The National (Scotland) · Oct 21

Boy, 10, in critical condition after three-car crash in the Borders

A 10-YEAR-OLD boy has been left in a critical condition after a serious crash involving three vehicles on an A-road in the Borders, Police Scotland have said

The National (Scotland) · Oct 17

'Sad day' for Scottish workers as Greggs announces closure of factory

A SCOTTISH Borders councillor has described a “sad day” for dozens of workers after Greggs announced plans to shut four factories, including one in Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 30

Protesters take fight against Borders AI data centre to duke’s doorstep

CAMPAIGNERS at the weekend took their campaign to block plans for a massive Scottish Borders AI data centre to the doorstep of the man behind it ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1

'Exciting opportunity' unlocked as Borders farm hits market for £1.6 million

AN “exciting opportunity” to purchase a Borders farm has arisen after it was put on the market for offers over £1.675m.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 7

Plans for 48,000 capacity chicken shed submitted to Scottish council

PLANS for a shed to house more than 48,000 chickens in the Borders have have been submitted to the local council

The National (Scotland) · Aug 6

Could Scotland's lost railway lines be the key to a better future?

IF you could take a direct train through the Borders to Carlisle, through the Great Glen from Inverness to Fort William, or from Dumfries to the…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3

Survey finds huge majority of Borders locals oppose massive windfarm development

A new survey reveals that more than 80 percent of Borders’ residents oppose a major windfarm development in the area.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 27

Historic Scottish Borders attraction reopens after 5 years

A HISTORIC attraction described as "one of the most spectacular architectural achievements in medieval Scotland" has reopened after five…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 24

King starts ancient game in Jedburgh and steps back to watch scrum

Charles also visited local shops and businesses, and spent time greeting well-wishers who had lined the streets of the Borders town.

Evening Standard · Jul 2