Local MSP meets with Scottish Government minister to discuss Borders Railway progress 15th December 2023 I met with Scottish Government Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop to discuss the Borders Railway extension and other transport options in the region. At the... Local News
Bank of Scotland set to remove mobile banking services from rural areas 29th November 2023 Bank of Scotland, operated by Lloyds Banking Group, have announced that they will remove the fortnightly Borders mobile banking van which stops in key locations... Local News
Borders MSP hails new cycling routes on visit to 'exciting' Holm Hill development 28th November 2023 Local MSP Rachael Hamilton said she was “delighted” to visit “exciting” new paths and mountain bike trails being built in the Scottish Borders. The Newcastleton... Local News
First Minister urged to reverse cuts to rural budget during FMQs 24th November 2023 Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton has challenged the First Minister to reverse cuts to the Scottish Rural Affairs budget during First Minister’s Questions on... Local News
51 fewer police officers in Borders and Lothian 14th November 2023 51 fewer police officers in Borders and Lothian New statistics show the number of police officers across the Borders and Lothian has fallen dramatically in just... Local News
Borders MSP discusses rural crime with new local police chief 13th November 2023 Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton said she is looking forward to working closely with Police Scotland’s new Area Commander for the Scottish Borders after a... Local News
Bed-blocking hits record levels in Borders 13th November 2023 Media reports say that that bed-blocking has reached record levels in the Borders. Scottish Borders MSP, Rachael Hamilton, said: “The SNP Government must step... Local News
MSP visits Eyemouth Museum to commemorate history 17th October 2023 Local MSP Rachael Hamilton has praised the Eyemouth Museum as a “great insight into history” after visiting to commemorate and learn about the historic Eyemouth... Local News
Borders MSP places rural Scotland on the agenda at Conservative Party Conference 5th October 2023 Scottish Conservative Rural Affairs Spokesperson, Rachael Hamilton MSP, highlighted the importance of giving rural Scotland a voice in politics at this year’s... Local News