Paul Kelly Local Democracy Reporter
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Local Democracy Reporter at JPI Media.

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517 Articles
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Council raises no objections to wind farm near region’s border

Scottish Borders Council has chosen not to raise any objections to a proposed new wind farm earmarked for land a few ...

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New drinks recycling plant would create 29 jobs

A drinks container recycling plant which will create 29 new jobs is starting to take shape after a new planning bid w...

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Town had a ‘lucky escape’ after flooding alert

A Borders town had a ‘lucky escape’ last week amid fears that many homes and businesses could be left under water.

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Financial challenges faced by council are laid bare

Expenditure expected to be £308m v.1

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Descendent of Sir Walter Scott hits out in ‘racism’ row

A descendent of legendary Borders writer Sir Walter Scott has blasted academics at a UK university for warning studen...

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Plea from health chief over “extreme pressure” on services

NHS Borders chief officer has revealed that health services in the region are under “extreme pressure” ahead of the N...

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Charitable trust facing a double blow new report reveals

The devastating impact the pandemic has had on a charitable trust that runs sports, leisure and cultural services in ...

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Improvements to bus services announced for 2023

Commuters in the Borders can look forward to improved services in the New Year, a bus company has announced.

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‘Eyesore’ industrial site in Borders village set for demolition

Demolition works at a former 19th century Borders mill which has stood vacant for many years are set for the green li...

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Night support removal concerns

Concerns have been expressed over plans to remove night care for the elderly and vulnerable in the Borders as part of...

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Olympic gold medal winner aims to overcome planning hurdle

An Olympic gold medal-winning show jumper aims to overcome a fresh hurdle by establishing a new equestrian complex in...

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Historic Hawick mill is to be flattened

A historic Borders mill which has stood empty for more than two decades is to be demolished in the interests of publi...

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