Galashiels3 days agoNew tennis centre aims to assist sport's 'rising stars'The first covered courts in the Scottish Borders are being built near the new Galashiels Academy.3 days ago27 Aug 2026Biking business revives town centre eyesore buildingThe ceiling of the property in Galashiels had collapsed before the Hike & Bike Hub moved in.27 Aug 202611 Aug 2026Violent fireraiser jailed for 11 years after Borders crime spreeShane Donnelly, 27, committed offences in St Boswells, Galashiels, Hawick and Selkirk last year.11 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 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 20266 Jul 2026Scots designer creates tartan to mark US 250th anniversaryKaci McEwan, a Borders graduate from Lanarkshire, wove the colours red, white and blue into her design.6 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 20268 Jun 2026John Davidson: How I deal with fame after Tourette's film hit and Bafta rowHe is now splitting his days between his long-standing caretaker job and raising awareness of his condition.8 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...
