Scottish Borders Council approved a 10% council tax increase, defying government requests for smaller rises. Scottish Borders Council Approves Largest Council Tax Increase The Scottish Borders will raise council tax by 10%. They voted on it Thursday morning. A Band D property will pay £1,491, up from £1,356. The council expects to gain £7 million.…
Scots reveal their favorite towns, highlighting scenery, outdoor pursuits, and community appeal for potential residents. Locals Name Scotland’s Best Towns for Scenery and Outdoor Activities People in Scotland picked their favorite towns to live in. Scotland has both busy cities and peaceful nature spots. A person planning to move asked for town advice online. They…
Corey Dryden faces murder charge after a 31-year-old woman was found dead in a Scottish Borders home. Man Charged After Woman Found Dead at Scots Home in Early Hours A man named Corey Dryden went to court in Jedburgh for murder. Police arrested Corey after a 31-year-old woman died at a house in the Scottish…
Eight face jail after £2.8M drug hauls in Scottish Borders. Sentences this year aim to curb serious crime. Drug Dealers Jailed for Over Twelve Years in Scotland Busts Police caught eight people after finding lots of drugs worth over £2.5 million, and jailed these criminals for almost thirteen years total. All the sentences happened this…
A 31-year-old man faces charges following a woman’s death in Chirnside, Scottish Borders. Police responded to a call early Sunday. Man Charged After Woman Dies in Scottish Borders Village A woman, age 31, passed away in the Scottish Borders. She died in a Chirnside home near Duns. Police got a call around 4:35 AM Sunday…