The CSI, which surveys more than 1,500 households, reported a reading of 47.0 for August, rising from 45.1 in July.

The revitalisation of an area of Innerleithen is to continue after approval was granted for a new restaurant and retail outlet.

Lebanon’s decision last week to support a plan to disarm Hezbollah angered the Iran-backed group and its allies.

Christina Hendry said her family was united on legal action against the Scottish Government over its botched handling of harassment complaints.