Family-run Galashiels nursery could double capacity with move to new home

Launching a crowdfunding campaign to support the ambitious addition, the venue aims to build on its 2025 manifesto as the Fringe's first fully vegan multi-vendor venue.

More than 100 designs by students on Edinburgh College of Art’s Performance Costume programme will be presented during shows this Friday.

An appeal will be launched next week after Scottish Borders Council ordered the removal of an offending fence outside a Victorian villa.

A Scottish Borders councillor who has fostered 14 children over more than a decade has given his backing to Foster Care Fortnight (May 11-25).

The National Library of Scotland is seeking applications for the prestigious Scots Scriever residency, this time from Shetland.

“We see people right across the board who are crying out for care who urgently need it”.

The demolition of an Edinburgh housing block is being held up by one tenant who is refusing to leave their home, according to a council document.

Colin Beattie MSP for Midlothian North's first action since being re-elected was to formally request a walk-in GP centre for his constituents.

The free exhibition, exploring the story of Edinburgh’s long-lost Trinity Collegiate Church, is now open at the Museum of Edinburgh.

Help will soon be available to people with Long Covid as a new programme is launched in the Borders.

Cala Homes has won planning permission for revised plans to develop a site in East Calder after changing road layout proposals.

Action being taken by Scottish Borders Council to tackle fraud will be on the agenda next week.

The Linne's two-toed sloth named Atty was born yesterday to first-time parents Feira and Nico.

Councillors in West Lothian will get twice yearly updates on pothole and road repairs.

Greens say the right wing fringe party, Independent Green Voice, cost them a second MSP for the Mid Scotland and Fife region, calling on the Electoral Commission boss to resign.

Midlothian Council has launched a new fostering campaign this week to mark the start of Foster Care Fortnight which runs from 11 - 26 May.

A policy designed to support community organisations in taking on the management of council-owned land has been approved in East Lothian.

A married couple Javi Lorenzo Sol and Núria Martí-Andrés will be running this years Edinburgh Marathon for Sight Scotland.

Midlothian Co-op members are invited to be part of a Co-op local event and viewing of AGM, with free lunch at Prestonpans Community Centre.

The Installer’s Wholesaler has officially opened their first Scottish branch, supplying and supporting local installers in the region.

David Sharp says confidence continues to grow on the PDC circuit after producing several standout moments during Players Championship events.

A Borders Independent councillor who failed in his attempt to win the Ettrick, Roxburgh & Berwickshire constituency says he has no regrets standing.

Mayfield based aesthetics practitioner and educator Tina Duff has been named a finalist in two categories at the 2026 UK Hair and Beauty Awards.

Hard work is bearing fruit at a Borders primary school after staff and pupils gathered for a special ceremony.