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THE Borders is set to get a “world-class” venue in the summer, according to a council chief. Rob Dickson, executive director of Scottish Borders Council, was speaking at a meeting of the executive committee last Tuesday (May 18). Mr Dickson said he has had a “sneak preview” of the new Roman museum which is set to be opened in Melroses Ormiston Institute by the Trimontium Trust this year. “The work done in that building and I think the artefacts that will shortly be on display ...

“I think that is a really good destination [for the money],” added Mr Rowley, of the Conservatives. According to a report put to members, £2.8 million of support to around 420 businesses has been given out through the discretionary fund, provided by the Scottish Government. The council was provided with a total government grant of £3.1 million, with the key aim of the fund to “help mitigate the short-term financial challenges experienced by local businesses that were not able to a...

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VisitScotland appoints new director of industry and destination development VisitScotland has announced the appointment of a new director of industry and destination development to succeed Riddell Graham, who is retiring in September after 45 years at the national tourism organisation. Rob Dickson (pictured), executive director of corporate improvement and economy at Scottish Borders Council, will take over the role on 11 August. Dickson has held senior roles in Scottish Bord...

ORGANISERS of a major Borders event returning to the region this summer will receive up to £10,000 of council support.

Councillors will vote on the plans on Friday, March 19. But today (March 12) SBC organised an online briefing for the media, during which council leader Shona Haslam said the budget would “help the Borders build back better”. Here we take you through some key points from the proposed budget. When is the Great Tapestry Centre opening? Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the council had previously confirmed that the Great Tapestry Centre in Galashiels would not meet be ready in time fo...

In this article, we have published a pitch from each of the contenders. They are: Jonny Adamson (Scottish Liberal Democrats); Mary Douglas (independent); Jenny Linehan (Scottish Conservatives); Michael Needham (Scottish Green Party); John Paton Day (SNP); Scott Redpath (Scottish Labour); and Karen Wilks (independent). On polling day, voters will be asked to rank the candidates from 1 to 7 in order of preference. Anyone who lives in the ward - and is registered to vote - can cast a vote....

Newcastleton, which was badly affected by flooding last year, was hit again on Tuesday night (February 23). A Scottish Borders Council (SBC) spokesperson said one property had to be evacuated after the Liddel Water burst its banks following heavy rainfall. The water affected 23 properties across four streets (Union Street, Hermitage Street, South Liddesdale Street and George Street), according to the council. Rob Dickson, executive director at SBC, said: "Newcastleton was severely impac...

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