Rachael Hamilton thanks voters after re-election as Borders MSP 11th May 2026 Rachael Hamilton has thanked voters, supporters and campaign activists across the Scottish Borders after being re-elected as Borders MSP. Following the result... Local News
Local politician marks fishing remembrance day at Eyemouth service 10th May 2026 Local MSP Rachael Hamilton recently attended a memorial service as part of the National Fishing Remembrance Day. The event on Sunday in St Abbs near Eyemouth... Local News
Rachael Hamilton welcomes manifesto commitment on Borders Railway 14th April 2026 Scottish Parliament election candidate Rachael Hamilton has welcomed the Scottish Conservative manifesto commitment to extend the Borders Railway to Hawick... Local News
Rachael Hamilton officially launches re-election campaign 7th April 2026 Rachael Hamilton yesterday launched her re-election campaign with an event in St Boswells. The Scottish Conservative candidate in the upcoming Scottish... Local News
Local MSP urges SNP to expand treatment for stroke patients 24th March 2026 Local MSP Rachael Hamilton has urged the SNP government to expand access to life-saving stroke treatment for residents in the Borders. In a meeting last week... Local News
Borders MSP praises volunteers at Hawick dementia cafe 24th February 2026 Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton has praised volunteers working with the local dementia cafe in Hawick after meeting members of the group last week. The MSP spoke... Local News
Local politicians praise 'inspiring' success of Hawick textile mill 10th February 2026 Local politicians have praised Hawick-based textile manufacturer, Hawico, for expanding its international growth following a visit to the group's textile mill... Local News
Local MSP visits A-listed Bernat Klein studio as refurbishment plans gather pace 6th January 2026 Local MSP Rachael Hamilton recently visited the studio that was once home to the celebrated textile designer Bernat Klein as refurbishment plans begin to get... Local News
Borders politicians meet NFUS and local farmers 4th November 2025 The local MP and MSP for the Borders recently met with the National Farmers Union Scotland (NFUS) to discuss the challenges facing the industry. John Lamont MP... Local News
24/7 Access to Stroke Care in the Scottish Borders Patients in the Borders who have suffered from a stroke are being let down and not given the same access to treatments as those in the central belt. In the...
Small Business Survey 2026 Small businesses are the backbone of the Scottish Borders economy. They support local jobs and ensure we have thriving, vibrant communities. I want to hear from...
Save Hawick Fire Station Due to SNP cuts, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have brought forward plans to scrap 24/7 cover at Hawick Fire Station and move to office hours. These...
Bank and cash access - share your experience! The closure of rural banks across the Borders is a betrayal to loyal customers. Mobile and online banking works for a lot of people, but not everyone. Let’s try...
Save Laidlaw Memorial Pool The Laidlaw Memorial Pool in Jedburgh is a vital local facility, particularly for young and elderly residents. Together with the Jedburgh Community Council and...
Scrap Labour's Family Farm Tax Labour's Family Farm Tax must be stopped. It threatens the future of British farming, will force rural businesses to close, damage our food security, and could...
Cross Border Connection National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) and SP Energy Networks (SPEN) are working to deliver the Cross Border Connection project – a 400kV overhead line...
Winter Fuel Payment Labour has announced cuts to the winter fuel payments for elderly people across the UK and the SNP are doing their dirty work in Scotland by also limiting this...
51 Borders bus route If you are experiencing issues with travel since the changes to the Number 51 Borders Bus route, please let me know below.
