My visit to cutting-edge green insulation business, IndiNature Monday, 22 April, 2024 Recently I visited climate-friendly construction supplier IndiNature in Jedburgh and met with Sam Baumber, co-founder and COO, Scott Simpson, co-founder and CTO, and Alex McLeod, the CEO. IndiNature is an industrial hemp supplier, which they provide for use in a variety of natural fibre insulation products. Hemp offers great environmental benefits as a carbon-neutral product that results in zero... Local News
Borders MSP visits Pease Dean reserve 12th July 2021 As a riparian woodland champion for Woodland Trust, Rachael Hamilton MSP was delighted to visit Pease Dean reserve near Coldingham to see an ancient riparian... Articles
Borders politicians concerned about future of Coldingham GP Surgery 5th July 2021 News that the Partners at Eyemouth Medical Practice are re-considering the future of the Coldingham Branch Surgery and Dispensing Service has caused concern for... Articles
Furlough scheme continues to support Borders 2nd July 2021 John Lamont MP and Rachael Hamilton MSP have highlighted the number of local jobs still being supported by the UK Government’s furlough scheme. With the scheme... Articles
Future farm policy doc snuck out on final day of Parliament 25th June 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands, has lambasted the SNP Government over its continual failings to provide farmers... Articles
Domestic abuse incidents rise across the Borders 23rd June 2021 New figures show that 1,152 incidents of domestic abuse were recorded by the police in the Scottish Borders in 2019-20. This is an increase on last year of 133... Articles
Trade Minister meets Borders farmers on Aussie trade deal 21st June 2021 UK Trade Minister, Greg Hands, met with a number of Borders farmers on Friday (18th June) to discuss concerns about the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement. Local... Articles
Anger at colossal payments to SQA despite no exams 18th June 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP and Cllr Scott Hamilton have expressed their anger at the cost of SQA exam fees, despite Borders’ youngsters not sitting formal exams since... Articles
UK agrees historic trade deal in boost for Scottish industry 16th June 2021 The United Kingdom and Australia have agreed a historic trade deal – the first negotiated from scratch since leaving the EU. The deal will make it easier for... Articles
Local MSP Backs Charity Tartan Tea Party To Celebrate Nationwide Thank You Day 16th June 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP is calling on everyone to take part in the nationwide Thank You Day on Sunday 4th July by holding a Tartan Tea Party. Thank You Day is a... Articles