Local politicians make another appeal over Hawick Fire Station future ahead of decision 8th June 2026 Scottish Borders MP John Lamont and Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton have made another appeal to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) to retain 24/7 cover at... Local News
Borders MSP encourages nominations for local business in the British Farming Awards 1st June 2026 Rachael Hamilton MSP is encouraging local residents, farmers and visitors to support Harrison & Hetherington's mart in St Boswells by nominating its auction... Local News
Rachael Hamilton MSP urges new SNP minister to fast-track Borders Railway 26th May 2026 Rachael Hamilton MSP has written to the Scottish Government’s new Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport, Stephen Flynn MSP, urging him to... Local News
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
Nominate Your Local Hero The State Opening of the Scottish Parliament will take place in June. Ahead of this special occasion, I'm looking for a local hero from the Scottish Borders to...
Public Transport across the Scottish Borders I want to hear your views on public transport across the Scottish Borders 👇
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...
