Three wins for Borders businesses in Scottish rural awards Tuesday, 19 March, 2024 Borders businesses won big in the 2024 Scottish Countryside Alliance awards, dubbed the ‘rural Oscars’ by organisers. Lauder’s Black Bull won best local food and drink, the Gordon Arms won best pub, and Foston’s Fine Meats in Duns won the award for best butcher. Local MP John Lamont said the trio of victories demonstrated that the Borders was home to the best food and drink in the country. Rachael... Local News
Borders farmers attend Downing Street reception on 'backing Scottish and British food' 5th March 2024 John Lamont MP recently hosted farmers from the Scottish Borders at an event in Downing Street to honour people 'backing Scottish and British food and drink'... Local News
MSP raises concern about water charge hikes 5th March 2024 Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton has raised concerns about high water price hikes in Scotland. Business Stream recently wrote to customers to inform them of higher... Holyrood News
UK Veterans' Minister Visits Scottish Borders Heroes 27th February 2024 The UK Minister of State for Veterans' Affairs met with former Armed Forces personnel on a recent visit to the Scottish Borders alongside the local MP. The Rt... Local News
Scottish Conservatives win Jedburgh by-election 23rd February 2024 The Scottish Conservatives have defeated the SNP in the Jedburgh and St Boswells by-election. Scottish Conservative & Unionist candidate John Bathgate won with... Local News
Yousaf urged to reveal cost of ‘divisive’ hard border plan during Berwick visit 22nd February 2024 Humza Yousaf has been urged to reveal how many jobs would be lost if his plans for a hard border between Scotland and the rest of the UK went ahead. When the... Local News
John Lamont MP launches Boost the Borders plan 19th February 2024 John Lamont MP has launched a new plan setting out his key priorities for the future of the Scottish Borders. He said the policy paper was a "blueprint to... Local News
Borders MSP and MP write to Humza Yousaf over escalating local NHS crisis 13th February 2024 The Borders MSP and MP have urged Humza Yousaf to provide more funding to prevent cuts to local health services. Recently, NHS Borders said they would need to... Local News
Hawick rugby champions attend Downing Street reception 6th February 2024 Representatives of the title-winning Hawick Rugby Club team were recently honoured at a prestigious Downing Street ceremony. John Lamont MP nominated members of... Local News
Borders College say Scottish Government Budget to have 'significant negative impact' 6th February 2024 John Lamont MP has said he supports more funding for student places at the Borders College after concerns were raised that the latest Scottish Government budget... Local News
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