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Local MP starts campaign to stop community hospital closures

John Lamont MP has started a campaign to stop community hospital closures across the Scottish Borders.

NHS Borders have said they may soon suggest closing the 92 community hospital beds in Kelso, Duns, Hawick and Peebles.

MSP and campaigners urge action on endometriosis

Local MSP Rachael Hamilton has today (Wednesday) published a new policy paper on endometriosis with the help of local campaigners who suffer from the horrific condition.

Local MP joins in Eyemouth Easter Bike Bash

Local MP John Lamont joined in the fun at Eyemouth's Easter Bike Bash over the weekend.

The event by Sea the Change, a charity dedicated to encouraging environmentally-friendly outdoor community projects, took place on Friday and Saturday.

SNP criticised for closure of Jedburgh information centre

Local politicians have criticised the SNP Government for the closure of the tourist information centre in Jedburgh.

SNP agency Visit Scotland announced on Wednesday they would close all 25 visitor information centres across Scotland, including the Jedburgh location.

Three wins for Borders businesses in Scottish rural awards

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.

Spring Budget 2024 rundown

Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%…