PUPILS at a Borders high school have been sent home due to a “power issue”, according to the council.

The local authority issued an update on the issues in the region after Storm Arwen hit the UK on the weekend.

The council says that all schools returning from holiday today reopened as normal with the exception of Berwickshire High School, where a power issue has resulted in pupils being sent home.

Inspections will continue today at settings in the Eyemouth and Earlston clusters to ensure they are ready for the return of pupils and staff tomorrow, according to a council spokesperson.

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Meanwhile, Scottish Borders Council is running a drop-in centre for those still without power at Duns Primary School.

The facility will be available until 8pm tonight (November 30).

On the situation in the region, the spokesperson said: “While supplies have been restored to a number of homes across the region, there are still those without power, mainly across rural Berwickshire.

“The council continues to liaise closely with Scottish Power Energy Networks and other key partners to progress the recovery effort.

“Anyone who is in need of assistance should contact 0300 100 1800 up to 6pm. After 6pm the out of hours emergency number 01896 752111 should be used.

“Food and hot drinks can be provided via the Community Assistance Hubs who are able to arrange for these to be delivered. This support can be accessed by calling 0300 100 1800.”