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There has been a huge amount of discussion surrounding the long-awaited publication of Lord Leveson’s findings, which are out today. Many expect him to recommend MPs introduce a law calling for the...
View ArticleFRAMED IN TIME
Sir Harry Secombe was in the Borders in November 1987, making an edition of his religious TV programme, Highway. The former Goon, who was an accomplished singer, visited the Borders abbeys – he is...
View ArticleNHS critical reports concern
CALLS have been made for a standard national system to record critical incidents in hospitals after NHS Borders chalked up more in a year than Scotland’s largest health board, writes Kenny Paterson.A...
View ArticleBowhill on track for a winter adventure
AWARD-winning Selkirk-based adrenaline junkie Paul McGreal is gearing up for a day of thrills and spills at Bowhill this weekend.McGreal’s company Durty Events will host the opening event of their...
View ArticleLanglee residents’ pharmacy fears
FEARS have been raised that a new pharmacy on a Galashiels estate would make the area look like a ghetto.NHS Borders is currently seeking views on an application by Motherwell-based Elixir Healthcare...
View ArticleSBC working group delay Catholic school review announcement
THE findings of a review into Roman Catholic education will not be revealed until next year.The Roman Catholic Education Strategic Review Group was due to discuss its consultation with the education...
View ArticleSBHA’s pay fight with union
UP TO 20 Scottish Borders Housing Association workers are taking the Selkirk-based social landlord to an employment tribunal over short holiday pay, writes Kenny Paterson.Lawyers on behalf of the Unite...
View ArticleBorder College chief fears further job losses as a result of funding cuts
BORDERS College principal Liz McIntyre has told the Scottish Parliament that jobs and student places could be lost in the further education sector due to funding cuts.The college, which has three main...
View ArticleAssurances given as council decides to end use of Kelso respite short-break...
THE local authority has given an assurance to families that the closure of a respite short-break facility in Kelso will not mean a diminution of the service.Concerns were expressed at a Kelso Community...
View ArticleCouncil’s damning indictment of proposals to axe local courts
NOTHING less than an unacceptable and flagrant breach of the principles for dispensing justice is the damning judgement on plans to axe courts in Peebles and Duns.So agreed councillors, attending last...
View ArticleDomestic abuse reports rise
THE Borders’ highest-ranked policeman expects the number of domestic abuse reports in the region to rise this year, writes Kenny Paterson.Figures in an Accounts Commission report into policing values...
View ArticleNew novel from Kelso author on sale
KELSO lecturer-turned-author Margaret Skea was the guest of honour at a glittering event at the Edinburgh branch of the Waterstones book chain last week for the launch of her debut novel.There was a...
View ArticleSafety doubts as region’s roads fall short of mark
THREE of the Borders transport links are not up to the mark – and it is putting lives at risk, writes Kenny Paterson.That is the belief of a national road safety organisation who say a significant...
View ArticleRose back to winning ways at Goldenacre
Heriots 22 Melrose 25RBS PREMIERSHIPFiona Scott reports from GoldenacreTHE Goldenacre pitch may have escaped the hard frost that wiped out many of the Scottish club games this weekend but it took...
View ArticleProstate group
SCOTTISH Borders Prostate Cancer Support Group’s Christmas social evening is on December 5 (7pm) at Borders General Hospital’s chaplaincy centre. Committee members should be there an hour earlier.At...
View ArticleAgnes pushes herself to new heights
A MELROSE pensioner has raised more than £2,000 for charity by trekking in Jordan.Keen hillwalker Agnes Waldie, 64, of Darnick, hiked 100km (62 miles) over six days when she visited the caves and tombs...
View ArticleYouth Theatre at the Wynd
The Kelso Seniors of Borders Youth Theatre are presenting a performance of Lisa McGee’s The Heights: the story of Lillie, set in a high-rise estate in which young people have, as usual, little to do....
View ArticleFab four reach final of local business contest
FOUR Borders businesses were today shortlisted for The Southern Reporter Local Business Accelerator competition. The nationwide campaign, which was launched in October by regional and local newspapers...
View ArticleAn invitation to band together in St Boswells
St Boswells Concert Band is recruiting for its community concerts this Christmas. “Unlike most brass bands, St Boswells doesn’t enter contests, which means it is more likely to suit players who prefer...
View ArticleCommunity council restates opposition to chalets
SELKIRK Community Council has reiterated its opposition to plans for a 28-chalet complex at Whitmuir Hall, writes Kenny Paterson.The application, originally lodged last year, came before community...
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