The week in pictures: Scotland
US DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSEWaves of power: The USS Roosevelt takes part in Exercise Formidable Shield, a Nato training event off northwest Scotland that began yest
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US DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSEWaves of power: The USS Roosevelt takes part in Exercise Formidable Shield, a Nato training event off northwest Scotland that began yest
MAJOR flooding in the Borders last week has convinced people that "climate change is happening", according to a councillor.
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 impacted by flooding this time last year and this latest incident has unfortunately caused more distress ...