The local authority says it had "no choice" but to make the move to generate an extra £7m.

Three similar projects have already been approved in a rural corner of the Scottish Borders.

NatureScot says it is happy to look the situation in Eyemouth after reports children were attacked.

A Scottish government reporter concludes there are no grounds to refuse the project near Heriot.

Four new mobile units are being deployed in the Borders to help target anti-social behaviour hotspots.

It is hoped the route will help develop tourism in Northumberland and the Scottish Borders.

A council steps in to help keep the facility in Jedburgh used by Lucy Hope open.

The new role would help drive forward plans to extend the line to Carlisle.