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Scottish schools must have single-sex toilets, judge orders

SCOTTISH schools must provide single-sex toilets for pupils, a judge has ruled.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 2025

Demolition of historic Scottish mill built in 1788 gets green light

THE demolition of a historic Scottish mill, the first water-powered textile mill ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2025

Scottish council gives new £56.6 million high school the green light

UNANIMOUS approval has been given for a new £56.6m high school in the Borders which is deemed “absolutely essential for the future of…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 31, 2025

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Council chamber erupts into applause as wind farm-related proposal refused

A ROUND of applause broke out at a Scottish Borders Council planning committee on Monday after a wind farm-related bid was rejected amid concerns…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 31, 2025

Teacher allegedly 'viewed pornography' in school, Scottish council says

POLICE Scotland are investigating after receiving a report of a teacher viewing pornography at a school in the Borders

The National (Scotland) · Mar 29, 2025

Here's what the first Center Parcs site in Scotland could look like

Center Parcs has published plans for its first Scotland site in the Scottish Borders ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2025

Council meeting abandoned less than two minutes in after councillors fail to show up

A Scottish Borders Council meeting had to be abandoned in less than two minutes after eight elected members failed to attend ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2025

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Council rejects bid for region’s largest ever wind farm

AN APPLICATION for the Borders’s largest single wind farm is to go to a public local inquiry after councillors refused to support it.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2025

Councillors told to 'not oppose' plans for region's largest ever wind farm

SCOTTISH Borders councillors are being advised not to oppose go-ahead for what would be the region’s largest single wind farm ...

The National (Scotland) · Feb 24, 2025

Council tax in the Borders is going up — how much will my new bill be?

SEVERAL Scottish local authorities have confirmed above-inflation increases in council tax next year — so how much will you pay?

The National (Scotland) · Feb 20, 2025

Scottish council announces taxi fares increase amid rising costs

A Scottish council agreed a hike in taxi fares of almost 27 percent in its latest meeting.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2024

Plans for 40-lodge holiday park submitted to Scottish Borders Council

PLANS have been submitted to Scottish Borders Council for a 40-lodge high quality holiday park outside of Jedburgh...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2024

Bid for new battery storage facility in Scottish village

A BID for another battery storage facility to be built in a Scottish village has been submitted ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 11, 2024

Concerns raised that a Scottish county could be a ‘concrete jungle’ within 25 years

FEARS are growing that a Scottish county could be transformed into a “concrete jungle” within 25 years due to the proliferation of battery…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 4, 2024

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2024

Avengers film has 'positive tourism impact on Borders village'

The positive tourism impact filming of a block-busting movie had on a Borders village has been dissected by the manager of a south of Scotland film…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2023

How pavement parking ban will vary across Scotland as £100 fine powers begin

SCOTLAND will be “leading the way” by becoming the first part of the UK to introduce a ban on pavement parking tomorrow...

Chronicle Live · Jul 10, 2023

Northumberland bridge joins likes of Eiffel Tower and Brooklyn Bridge with special honour

The 202-year-old bridge is the oldest vehicle suspension bridge in the world

The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2023

Gaelic to be promoted in Borders under newly revealed council plans

Scottish Borders Council is to revive and promote the use of the Gaelic language within the local authority and across the region.

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The National (Scotland) · May 24, 2023

'World class' river trail to attract more than 300,000 visitors each year

A 113-MILE ‘world-class’ walking and cycling trail following the route of the River Tweed is set to attract an additional 300,000 visitors to…

Insider UK · Apr 20, 2023

Borders mountain bike centre granted planning permission

New centre is predicted to create more than 400 jobs in the region over the next decade

Daily Mirror · Feb 12, 2023

Teacher 'takes own life' days before trial where she was accused of assaulting pupil

Katherine Scouler was found injured in the garden of her home in High Street, Hawick, Roxburghshire, a week ago. She was taken to the hospital where she died on Tuesday

Daily Record · Feb 12, 2023

Scots teacher dies days before she was due to face trial over alleged assault of pupil

Katherine Scouler, 53, had been suspended since October after an incident at the school.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2022

Millions of pounds secured for new 'world-class' walking route across Scotland

FRESH funding has been secured to develop a “world-class long-distance” walking route through southern Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2022

Scotland's top councillors shortlisted for annual awards - see who's nominated

THE nominees for the 2022 Councillor Awards have been announced.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2022

Tory council takes 'full responsibility' after P1 students left stranded

THE Scottish Tory-controlled council has apologised and promised action ...

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