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Nostalgia: This week we run through more St Mary's history, including a scholarly spy and a lavish funeral. Read 'pairt fower' of St Mary's stories, exclusive to The Hawick Paper, out now. 📰✍🏻 ePaper available online at goo.gl/d9YFC4 💻 or download our app.📱

The future of Hawick’s musical talent takes centre stage! 🎶🎭 Head over to pages 10-11 for the full review of a brilliant showcase that kept the Town Hall roaring with applause from start to finish. 👏 #weknowHawick #PeoplesPaper #HCR2026 #Hawick

With a heartfelt tribute to family, tradition, and community pride, catch up with ex-Cornet's Lass Gael Nuttall’s moving words on what it truly means to be a Teri, plus other memorable moments from the Bright Eyed Daughters' 15th annual dinner. 💙💛 #HCR2026 #Hawick

🐎 @HawickCR: Roberton & Priesthaugh Souvenir Special 💙💛 From "huge support" at Roberton, to a 50-strong cavalcade pushing through the rain at Priesthaugh, we've got all the best angles and reflections on the latest rides-out. Only in your Hawick Paper. Out now. 🗞️ #HCR2026

Check out the latest 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 action in this week's paper. From the bowling greens to the kettlebell platforms, we cover all ground! ✍️ Pick up your copy of your Hawick Paper today and get behind the town. 📰 #weknowHawick #PeoplesPaper #Hawick #ScottishBorders

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁. See all the best angles from the big build-up to @HawickCR, find out all about the £4.2million revamp of the TLC, and so much more! READ THE E-PAPER 📲 [Link: goo.gl/d9YFC4]

The chairman of the @HawickCR Committee has issued a scathing rebuke of the latest level of “bureaucracy and red tape” the voluntary group has been landed with. thehawickpaper.co.uk/2026/05/15/red… #weknowHawick #PeoplesPaper

Nostalgia: This week we examine the impact of the 'charter priests' and the Reformation on St Mary's Kirk and the wider town. Exclusive to The Hawick Paper, out now. 📰✍🏻 ePaper available online at goo.gl/d9YFC4 💻 or download our app.📱 #nostalgia #localhistory

"The kindly customs, words and deeds, it's these that make the Common-Riding" 💙💛 This week, we go behind the scenes of the Cornet’s annual visits, as the spirit of the season reaches every corner of Teridom - from The Border Club to Langlands Court and beyond.

🐎 Hawick Common Riding 2026: Rides-Out Souvenir Special 💙💛 From the "electric" cheers at the Tower Knowe to a special visit at Bonchester Bridge, we’ve captured all the magic of the first week's rides-out! Only in your Hawick Paper. Out now. 🗞️ #SafeOotSafeIn #HCR2026

Check out the latest 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 action in this week's paper. From the rugby pitch to the Uphill Mile, we cover all ground! ✍️ Pick up your copy today and get behind the town. 📰 #weknowHawick #PeoplesPaper #Hawick #ScottishBorders

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 - 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄! 📰 TAP TO READ THE E-PAPER 📲 [Link: goo.gl/d9YFC4] 📰 Print copies via (01450) 870407 or email jason@thehawickpaper.co.uk #BuyAPaper

Councillors have voiced frustration and cautious optimism after Scottish Borders Council told us it had pushed back the decision on the proposed McDonald’s drive-thru in Commercial Road to June 20. thehawickpaper.co.uk/2026/05/08/fur… #weknowHawick #PeoplesPaper

Five Hawick Kettlebell Sport athletes will represent Scotland at the European Championships in York this weekend. thehawickpaper.co.uk/2026/05/08/har… #weknowHawick #PeoplesPap

For all those involved with @HawickRA more than 50 years of waiting on championship glory came to a joyous end last Tuesday. 🏆⚽️ Last winning a league title in 1973/74, when there was just one @EastScotlandFA league, they were finally champions again. thehawickpaper.co.uk/2026/05/08/haw…

The countdown to this year’s @HawickCR has started with hundreds of supporters descending on Cavers on Wednesday on a cool but dry night. 💙💛 thehawickpaper.co.uk/2026/05/08/jor… #weknowHawick #PeoplesPaper #HCR2026

Nostalgia: This week we explore an abduction at the altar and a slew of absentee pastors at St Mary's Kirk! Exclusive to The Hawick Paper, out now. 📰✍🏻 ePaper available online at goo.gl/d9YFC4 💻 or download our app.📱 #PeoplesPaper #nostalgia #localhistory

This week’s 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗻? page is packed with inspiring stories from @Hawick_HS, including: 🚀 S6 pupils enjoy a well-deserved trip to Ryze trampoline park ahead of their exams 🏑 Boys extend their dominance in the annual Ivan Laing hockey match Out now!

From the classroom to the Cornet’s side! 📚 🐎 💙💛 ✨ Relive the moment Cornet’s Lass Alix Martin and Acting Mother Julie Wear received their official badges ✨ See local primary pupils in action at the Bright Eyed Daughters' Education Day Only in your Hawick Paper, out now!

🐎📸 Picking Night Souvenir Special 💙💛 From spirit-raising cheers outside the Town Hall to the young faces at Cavers, we’ve captured all the magic of Election Night in this week's Souvenir Special, in association with @WilliamLockieCo. Out now. #SafeOotSafeIn