Mountain Rescue seeks volunteers! Help those lost or hurt in Northumberland’s rugged landscapes. Apply now! Join Northumberland Mountain Rescue Team Help Save Lives In The Hills The rescue team needs some new volunteers. Do you love hiking and helping others? They want experienced hill walkers to assist people who are in tough spots. The team…
Council tax in Scottish Borders is going up. See the new annual costs per property band after the 10% increase. Scottish Borders Council Tax Rates Rise: Band Costs Explained Hey, guess what? Some council tax bills are going up soon. Fife’s bills will increase by 8.2% in 2025/26. Glasgow’s are rising by 7.5% during that…
Scottish Borders Council approves a 10% council tax hike for 2025/26 despite opposition. Band D properties face £135 extra annually. Borders Council Approves 10 Percent Council Tax Increase The council approved a large council tax increase. It passed on Thursday, February 20. This rise is much higher than current inflation. The council says taxes are…
Council approves a 10% tax hike, citing funding gaps. Band D properties will pay £135 more annually. Scottish Borders Residents Face Ten Percent Council Tax Increase Hey, guess what I just read? Council tax is going up by 10%! They decided this at a council meeting. The council tax in the area is pretty low…
Metal detectorists discovered a stash of historic coins dating back to the 1400s in the Scottish Borders. Historic Coin Hoard Unearthed by Metal Detectorists in Scottish Borders Hey, guess what happened? Keith Young and Lisa Stephenson found some old coins. They found them near Cappercleuch. It was quite the discovery! Archaeologists came to check the…
Scottish Borders Council considers a substantial council tax hike to sustain community services and local investments. Borders Council Tax Faces Significant Rise Possible 10 Percent Increase The Scottish Borders Council shared its budget ideas. Council Leader Euan Jardine talked about money sources. He said income options are quite limited right now. Council tax and fees…