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New vape recycling bins installed to reduce risk of battery fires

The bins have been rolled out in recycling centres follows a number of dangerous incidents caused by fires started by vapes.

22 Nov

Scottish Borders economy boosted by Levelling Up funding

Five Borders-based organisations have successfully secured over £850,000 of investment in the latest round of the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund.

25 Sept

Safety testing of headstones will resume after village outrage paused process

Headstones deemed unsafe have been laid flat in recent years amid fears the structures could topple over.

4 May

Scottish Borders Council withdraws opposition to wind farm after almost a decade

Ban on dogs running free to prevent fouling could be introduced in Scotland

Council offers substantial wage increase as apprentices in real living wage hike

Council Tax increase set for Cumbria and South of Scotland

Scottish Borders residents face five per cent council tax increase

Scottish Borders Council launch teacher recruitment campaign for Borders region

Scottish borders council handpicked by Apple for iPad initiative

Councillor claims refuse workers are being 'let down' by inadequate vehicles

Council leader admits: ‘We got it wrong’ over day care closure

Multi-million pound plans approved for school in 'poor condition'

Struggling households to benefit from support package worth over £1million

'Lifeline' buses in Scottish Borders saved by rural communities