

November 26, 2024
Borders Business Scoop National Awards
South of Scotland businesses are celebrating their best year ever in the Scottish Thistle Awards. The awards celebrate “excellence in the tourism and events industry” with a focus on the…

November 26, 2024
More Time to Comment On Controversial Pylons
Scottish Power Energy Network has further extended the consultation period for its controversial Cross Border Connection, which plans around 50 miles of new giant pylons to carry windfarm energy through…

November 26, 2024
Galashiels Wins BID Backing
Thousands of pounds could be invested in Galashiels in coming years after it secured Business Improvement District (BID) status with an overwhelming vote of support from local firms. A previous…

November 26, 2024
Government to Help Fund NI Hike
It has emerged that the UK Government is to provide around three hundred million pounds extra to the Scottish Government in the new budget settlement, to help cover the planned…

October 23, 2024
Superfast Broadband Edging Towards 100%
New figures from the Scottish Parliament’s information centre show a steep increase over the past decade in superfast broadband across the Borders. As of September 2024, 96.84% of properties in…

October 23, 2024
Borders Organisations Facing Trustee Crisis
Credit: Borders Community ActionThe Borders is facing a volunteering crisis as an after-effect of the Covid pandemic which is now threatening the future of some of the region's community organisations…

October 23, 2024
Council Invest More in Empty Homes
A pilot project for bringing empty houses back into use is to be extended for a further three years. A £500,000 pot was provided in 2021 for encouraging property owners…

October 22, 2024
Chamber Takes Business Issues to Council
The challenge of creating a strong profile for Borders businesses and shouting loudly enough for key UK players to take note was just one topic of discussion when Trevor Jackson,…

October 8, 2024
Double Success for Borders Tourist Attraction
Tourism and hospitality businesses from across the South of Scotland celebrated award success at the South of Scotland’s second annual Thistle Awards ceremony.The sell-out event took place at the Peebles…