Euan Calvert News Today

Go-ahead has been given for the demolition of three derelict cottages in Jedburgh.

Planners have raised their glasses in support of a Borders whisky distillery moving a step closer to reality.

PLANNING approval has been granted for a new gym in Kelso despite concerns raised at the over-provision of such facilities in the town.

The committee will be informed that a total of 179 representations have been received, comprising of 36 objections and 143 support comments.

The unit was previously used for food processing and as a takeaway, and at an earlier point in time was the TA Watson petrol filling station.

The company specialises in the production of industrial plastic tanks and bunded chemical storage tanks.

Critics labelled the sign – featuring a distinctive orange flame engulfing the letter ‘N’ – “very urban in nature”.

Approval has been granted by Scottish Borders Council (SBC) to build a golf driving range structure.

A MASTERPLAN for a major new holiday development at a luxury Borders hotel and golf course has been rubber-stamped.

A BORDERS scaffolding company can look forward to a flood-free future after a bid for a new office block was given the green light.