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Whats on in Galashiels – Local News
Galashiels News January 26, 2026
Borders businesses unveiled as regional finalists in ‘Rural Oscars’
A number of Borders businesses have been named as regional finalists for the “Rural Oscars”. https://www.bordertelegraph.com/business/rss/…
Galashiels News January 23, 2026
How nine towns hope to spend their slice of £20m
Volunteer-led teams from Stranraer to Eyemouth draw up ideas to help create new jobs in their area. BBC News | Galashiels…
Galashiels News January 7, 2026
Hospital emergency department ‘exceptionally busy’
NHS Borders warns patients face long waits for admission at the Borders General Hospital. BBC News | Galashiels…
Galashiels News December 31, 2025
Medicinal cannabis facility could bring up to 100 jobs to Borders
UP TO 100 new jobs could be created with the arrival of a medicinal cannabis facility in the Borders. https://www.bordertelegraph.com/business/rss/…
Galashiels News December 18, 2025
Campaigners ‘tearing hair out’ over hold-up to railway extension study
It is eight months since contractors were appointed for the £10m study of taking the line to Carlisle. BBC News | Galashiels…
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- Future of fire station on hold as final decision delayedby paul.kelly1@jpimedia.co.uk | Paul Kelly on February 11, 2026 at 5:00 pm
The future of Hawick Fire Station is hanging in the balance after a decision on proposals to downgrade services there was put on hold for six months.
- Border Telegraph Photo of the Week: Butterflyby lucette.wood@newsquest.co.uk | Lucette Wood on February 11, 2026 at 3:00 pm
This week's reader photo of the week is this fantastic picture taken by reader Hazel Dunbar.
- ‘Extremely disappointing’: Bank of Scotland branch in Borders to close this yearby michael.thomson@newsquest.co.uk | Mike Thomson on February 11, 2026 at 2:05 pm
A Bank of Scotland branch in the Borders will close this year, it has been confirmed.
- Wolfenden bolsters Borders contingent in Scotland side for U20 England clashby michael.thomson@newsquest.co.uk | Mike Thomson on February 11, 2026 at 1:34 pm
Borderer Ross Wolfenden will lead Scotland out as captain against England in the U20 Six Nations after recovering from a concussion.
- Sky reveals ‘world-first’ TV subscription - customers say it's 'too good to be true'on February 11, 2026 at 1:15 pm
Sky has announced a 'world-first' single TV subscription from £24 which includes Sky, Disney+, Hayu, Netflix and HBO Max


