Local MSP urges Tour de France to host Borders stage Tuesday, 8 April, 2025 Local MSP Rachael Hamilton has urged Tour de France bosses to include the Borders in the race route when the cycling event comes to the UK. In 2027, the Tour de France will begin in Scotland for the first time. The start of the race is due to take place in Edinburgh, with further details of the routes expected to be published in the autumn. The local MSP has written to the Tour de France's general... Local News
Rachael Hamilton MSP re-selected as Scottish Conservative candidate for 2026 Holyrood election 7th April 2025 Rachael Hamilton MSP has been re-selected as the Scottish Conservative candidate for the Borders in the 2026 Holyrood election. On Friday, party members chose... Local News
New proposals for mega-pylons across Borders still 'unacceptable' 11th March 2025 New proposals for mega-pylons across the Scottish Borders still do not respect the views of local communities. The updated plans from Scottish Power Energy... Local News
Local MSP raises controversial Hawick wind farm project in Scottish Parliament 5th March 2025 I have urged the SNP government to listen to local communities over a controversial proposal for a 52-turbine wind farm just outside Hawick.. The plans have now... Local News
NatureScot support for anti-seagull signage 4th March 2025 I am pleased to have secured the help of NatureScot for their branding to feature on signs encouraging local people not to feed seagulls. I am hopeful of... Local News
Real progress in Scottish Conservative campaign for Borders Railway extension 25th February 2025 There has been real progress in the campaign from the local Scottish Conservative MSP, MP and council group to deliver an extension to the Borders Railway. It... Local News
'Menace of rural crime' condemned at Scottish Parliament event hosted by local MSP 11th February 2025 Local MSP Rachael Hamilton brought together an alliance of organisations and politicians in the Scottish Parliament recently to condemn rural crime and the... Local News
Local politicians show support for NFU action day in Kelso 28th January 2025 Borders politicians have called for the UK Labour government to listen to farmers and rethink "damaging" and "divisive" policies. The message to Labour comes... Local News
Scottish Conservatives to hold vote on controversial mega-pylon plans 22nd January 2025 The Scottish Conservatives will this week hold a vote at Holyrood on controversial proposals for mega-pylons in the Borders and across the country. On Wednesday... Local News
Worst A&E waiting times in over 17 years 14th January 2025 New statistics released last week revealed the worst A&E waiting times at the Borders General Hospital in more than 17 years. The figures published by Public... Local News
