Councillors are being recommended to object to a proposed Borders wind farm amid concerns over its impact on golden eagle numbers in ...

A council has been advised to oppose a wind farm as an "incongruous form of development" on the skyline of the Tweed Valley.

Conservationists estimate 14 birds could be struck during the 40-year lifetime of the Borders project.

Firefighters are currently tackling a blaze at a chemical plant in the Scottish Borders. Emergency services rushed to Rathburn Chemicals at an industrial unit in Walkerburn at around 6.45am after ...

TWO people have been rushed to hospital after an “explosion” at a chemical factory sparked a major incident in the Scottish Borders. Emergency crews raced to Rathburn Chemicals in Walkerburn after the ...

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Fire fighters are currently tackling a fire in Walkerburn, following an early-morning explosion at the village’s chemical factory. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get ...

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