UCU members from universities across Scotland gathered outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh for a rally against university cuts and job losses.
A ‘skills gap’ has been identified on the board of the charitable trust which oversees cultural and leisure services in the Scottish Borders.
The next generation of an historic Midlothian farm have launched a bid to secure its future by building their own home on the land.
Center Parcs Scottish Borders is creating jobs and economic opportunities across the region as construction progresses on the £450 million development.
Lessons have been learned at a Scottish Borders care home where one resident told inspectors over the summer: “I want to do more”.
Go-ahead has been granted for the conversion of a Berwickshire coach house into tourist accommodation.
Having opened its doors in 2025 as Scotland’s first permanent, community-based support and wellbeing centre for those impacted by breast cancer.
The Outdoor Festival returns this year to Vogrie Country Park and is set to take place from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October.
An ambitious five-year housing plan sets a target of more than 1,100 homes to be built in the Scottish Borders – but development of just over 700 is more realistic.
Scottish Borders Council is preparing to keep residents safe on the region’s roads and pathways this winter.
A major new exhibition exploring the life and legacy of Mary, Queen of Scots is set to open at Edinburgh’s National Museum of Scotland next year.
A spike in anti-social behaviour in Mayfield that has led to fires has caused major concern amongst local residents, leading to the council and a local MSP to intervene.
A ‘forgotten’ primary school which sparked safety concerns after a fire was only discovered when children smelt smoke is at the centre of new plans for an extension.
The council is currently developing new wheelchair accessible housing targets for the period 2027/28 to 2031/32 and is seeking feedback from local residents.
Living Streets Scotland is encouraging families to leave the car at home for International Walk to School Month this October.
More than 100 faith group representatives have expressed interest in the £1m pilot fund, which opens for applications today.
Go-ahead has been given for a two block affordable housing development on the site of a demolished Victorian church in Galashiels.
Plans for 64 new homes in Eyemouth may need to clear an environmental hurdle before getting the green light.
Katherine Sangster, MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour Party writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
The Fire Brigades Union is “redoubling efforts” to prevent the downgrading of staff cover in Hawick.
New research from the University of Glasgow has found Menopause Cafés can improve wellbeing and help women feel more able to talk openly about menopause.
Disclosure Scotland is urging Christmas event organisers to check PVG requirements for Santa, elves and other children’s entertainers.
East Lothian residents are being encouraged to pick up a book, magazine or newspaper and join thousands across Scotland for Wee Read on October 7.
A council which has been dubbed the ‘speed bump capital of Scotland’ is set to introduce more of the traffic calming measures in two tiny rural communities.
A £4.6m facelift on a landmark building with immense historical significance at the heart of Peebles is “absolutely on track”, councillors were informed this week.
Families across Midlothian are being invited to an afternoon of harvest and Halloween fun at the Glencorse Centre in Auchendinny next month.
A popular destination at the heart of Dalkeith Country Park is celebrating a decade since opening its doors to visitors.
A Gullane electrical contractor has been awarded £6,000 in funding through Powering Potential, a new initiative launched by SELECT and Luceco Group.
Greggs has announced plans to close its Kelso factory, which has operated in the Borders town for nearly 60 years, as part of a wider manufacturing shake-up.
Dunbar railway station is set to receive 100 new cycle spaces as part of plans to improve active travel facilities.
Schools, community groups and projects from across the Scottish Borders have been recognised for their environmental efforts at the 2026 Greener Gateway Community Awards.
Differences in social security policy across the UK are having a significant impact on people’s experiences, opportunities and outcomes, according to research undertaken by the Safety Nets project.
The Scottish economy continued to show resilience in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Fraser of Allander Institute at the University of Strathclyde.
More than 20 Edinburgh fashion students are taking part in a major industry project to turn their designs into finished collections.
Plans to build four new classrooms to meet demand for spaces in a primary school opened just five years ago have been lodged by East Lothian Council.
Nazareth House Bonnyrigg has been named Scotland’s Residential Care Home of the Year after a major turnaround at the Midlothian care home.
