Campaigners are welcoming the service's return in Hawick more than four years after it was closed.

Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop tells campaigners time will be needed to take the line to Carlisle.

It will examine the case for taking the line on from its current terminus in Tweedbank to Carlisle.

One of Scotland's biggest landowners has agreed the sale of thousands of acres near Langholm.

MP John Lamont says transport officials are "dragging their feet" over taking the line to Carlisle.

Residents of Newcastleton in the Borders used to face a lengthy round-trip to get their fuel.

The prime minister confirms discussions are still being held about taking the line on to Carlisle.

The community in Newcastleton says it will provide "security, reassurance and peace of mind".