Borders MSP welcomes SNP's u-turn over banning wood burning stoves Tuesday, 24 September, 2024 Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton has welcomed a "humiliating u-turn" from the SNP over previous plans to ban wood burning stoves. After campaigning from Rachael Hamilton and pressure from the Scottish Conservatives, the SNP government last week said they had decided not to go ahead with restrictions on the installation of wood burning stoves in newbuild homes or conversions. The Stove Industry... Local News
Local MP raises issue of 'reckless' speeding on A68 near Camptown 17th September 2024 Local MP John Lamont has raised concerns over "reckless" speeding on the A68 near Camptown. Several local constituents have expressed fears to the Borders MP... Local News
Councillor welcomes the growing popularity of Selkirk Victoria Campsite 10th September 2024 Councillor Leagh Douglas has welcomed statistics indicating increased bookings and use of Selkirk Victoria Campsite. The campsite, which is adjacent to Selkirk... Local News
Borders MP launches pub awards for 2024 10th September 2024 John Lamont MP has launched a new competition to crown the best Borders pubs. Borders residents have been encouraged to get involved and help recognise the... Local News
Scottish Borders MP backs Russell Findlay to lead Scottish Conservatives 2nd September 2024 Scottish Borders MP John Lamont has announced he is backing Russell Findlay MSP to lead the Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party. Findlay has now gained the... Holyrood News
Borders MSP comments on 'extreme pressures' at Borders General Hospital 27th August 2024 Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton said: “The current situation at Borders General Hospital is extremely worrying. Several constituents have already shared their... Local News
Local MSP highlights the impact of the reintroduction of peak fares for passengers travelling from Tweedbank 27th August 2024 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Rachael Hamilton, has slammed the SNP for removing a scheme which had reduced... Local News
Rachael Hamilton MSP backs Russell Findlay to lead Scottish Conservatives 26th August 2024 Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton has announced she will back Russell Findlay MSP to lead the Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party. The Scottish Conservative... Holyrood News
John Lamont MP meets police to raise concerns over speed cameras 13th August 2024 John Lamont MP recently met the Local Area Commander of Police Scotland to discuss his concerns over speed cameras that have been switched off in the Borders... Local News
Seagull issue must be tackled across Borders 30th July 2024 John Lamont MP has called for action to tackle the growing seagull problem across the Borders, particularly around Eyemouth. The Borders MP has been contacted... Local News
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News
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We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
