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A 160km route including multiple Borders communities and the Lammermuir Hills will provide the final test for the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Men on Sunday 6 Sept.
See our news story for more detail - https://t.co/SbyHytsm8o

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Scottish Borders’ first purpose-built cycle speedway track has opened in Tweedbank 🚴The facility will support riders of all ages and abilities, from beginners to competitive cyclists.

Find out more here https://t.co/JImx0q41Jn

#BordersRaiders #speedway #cyclelife

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Please be aware, road closures will be in place in Jedburgh on 2 July to facilitate the Royal visit.
Information about the visit including road closures, parking restrictions and waste pick up is available online at https://t.co/a7fR8Zv3cE
#Royalvisit #Jedburgh

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There's a continued risk of thunderstorms, with the potential for intense rainfall, over the rest of today and into the early hours of tomorrow.
See SB Alert for more details and to sign up for future alerts direct to your inbox - https://t.co/I7W2HkjWQp

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The world premiere of Water Colours – the newly commissioned song cycle inspired by the River Tweed – takes place this Sunday. Make sure you don’t miss out!
🕒 28 June, 3–4pm
📍 Old Parish Church, Kelso
🎟️ Tickets: https://t.co/tBIJ5KegZP

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The forecast may be for slightly lower temperatures, but it remains as important as ever to follow the #watersafetycode from Water Safety Scotland, including what to do in an emergency.
💙To find out more, see below or visit: https://t.co/S5zCaAETbl

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Thunderstorms could affect the Scottish Borders tomorrow, with the potential for heavy downpours in some places, leading to surface water flooding.
See SB Alert for more details and sign up there for future alerts direct to your inbox - https://t.co/1fHjoYzn1w

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Funding to support a community-led bid to reopen the swimming pool in Jedburgh has been agreed by Councillors today.
This is subject to other funds being secured which are required to get the facility ready.
See our news story for more info - https://t.co/IO2DNroRu7

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We're aware that two-way traffic lights on Abbotsford Road in Galashiels are causing disruption.
These are in relation to GoFibre works and the lights will now be manually controlled until 7pm this evening to improve traffic flow.
The lights will be in place until 6am tomorrow.

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We're thrilled to be one of the first local Council's in Scotland to formally adopt the Forces Children’s Rights Charter. The Charter sets out what children from military families believe they need - to have their rights respected, protected and supported https://t.co/PA1DDk3vd8

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Due to the weather conditions our Community Recycling Centres will be closing early at 4pm today.
Apologies for any inconvenience.

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His Majesty The King will visit Jedburgh on 2 July during this year’s #Jethart Callant Festival.
Come along and be part of another memorable Royal visit for the Scottish Borders.
More information: https://t.co/zv9hw55VN0

#ScottishBorders #Royalvisit #Jedburgh

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If you’re in and around water during the warm weather, remember to follow the #watersafetycode developed by Water Safety Scotland to make sure you keep yourself, your family and friends safe: https://t.co/S5zCaAETbl
#staysafe #watersafety #drowningprevention

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Last few days to share your views on our draft Commissioning Strategy, which sets out how the Council will plan, design and deliver services in partnership with others in the future. To have your say, visit: https://t.co/w8sA9WmEP5
👉 Closing date: 30 June 2026

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Flying the Flag for Armed Forces day at our headquarters to commemorate the service of men and women in the Forces. This year it takes place on Saturday 27 June.
https://t.co/EULfga1x5B
#armedforcesday #ScottishBorders

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Fantastic news for our young people in Greenlaw as the newly refurbished play park reopens! Greenlaw Maid, Hayley-Anne Paxton officially opened the park last Friday at an event organised by the local community https://t.co/WUfIpBIBqk

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If you are 16+ and studying art, design, photography or a similar creative course in the Scottish Borders then you could be in with the chance of designing the official poster for the 2027 Tour de France.
Closing date is Friday.
For full details see https://t.co/zqvajFInXz

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With temperatures forecast to be high over parts of the region this week, the #watersafetycode developed by Water Safety Scotland provides clear and helpful advice on how to keep safe in and around water.
https://t.co/S5zCaAETbl
#staysafe #watersafety #drowningprevention

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Last chance to apply for the exciting #occupationaltherapy position available in our Adult Social Work and Care team, covering the East Locality (Berwickshire and Cheviot). To find out more visit: https://t.co/BEqub2TfsQ
Closing date 23 June.

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Water Safety Scotland is another great source of advice on ways to #staysafe in and around water this summer. To find out more, visit: https://t.co/S5zCaAETbl
#watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningpreventionweek