High note of praise for Earlston pupils
THE musical talent of Earlston High School won rave reviews at its concert last Tuesday, as one audience member Jeff Thomson writes: “Congratulations on another marvellous concert! “It is amazing how...
View ArticleStompers at the Ladhope Inn
SELKIRK skifflers the Bogie’s Close Stompers tread new ground on Sunday when they play at the Ladhope Inn, Galashiels.The outfit has performed twice at the Ladhope’s sister pub, the Auld Mill, but...
View ArticlePeebles date for Selkirk singer-songwriter Halpin
SINGER and guitarist Kieran Halpin is performing at Peebles’ Eastgate Theatre on Saturday, January 12, at 7.30pm.Halpin, who lives in Selkirk, is considered a great modern writer of songs.“Powerful,...
View ArticleExhibition moves on to the Borders
An exhibition telling how 10 members of the public have connected with the Scottish Parliament to effect change opens at the Borders College Campus in Galashiels on January 14.“‘Moving Stories’ has...
View ArticleSelkirk festival organisers say YES to Susan as fundraising takes centre stage
THE team of professional artists creating Selkirk’s first contemporary arts festival next year have announced their new project development officer as Susan Garnsworthy.“We’re delighted that Susan...
View ArticleGalashiels Clef Club
THE Christmas meeting of Galashiels Clef Club was held on December 15 in the Lucy Sanderson Hall. A club reviewer writes: “The festive programme was opened by Sue Wilson on piano, who played a...
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TODAYpeebles folk club (live music): Neidpath Inn, Peebles. 8.45pm. Free. 01721 721697. www.peeblesfolkclub.moonfruit.com saturday, december 29The Land, the Light, the Locals – old blind dogs: Denholm...
View ArticleWinter competition
KELSOWinter 4-Ball-Better-Ball: 1, D. Brotherstone & J. Graham 47 points; 2=, G. Welsh & D. Wilson, D. Jack & I. Edwards 45.
View ArticleRain hits rugby matches
HEAVY rain on Saturday caused havoc with the region’s rugby fixtures, despite all being declared on at 9am.Gala and Melrose were both scheduled to play at home, but as conditions deteriorated rapidly,...
View ArticleMassive win for Jed as Kelso pipped at the post
Jed-Forest 11Kelso 9RBS NATIONAL LEAGUESTUART CAMERON reports from Riverside ParkTHIS was “one of the biggest games in the history of Jed-Forest.”Those were the comments of Jed captain Gregor Young...
View ArticleSouters take points from switched fixture
Selkirk 13Hillhead/Jordanhill 6EoS FIRST DIVISIONJOHN SMAIL reports from Victoria ParkSELKIRK sailed to fourth spot in the league following a gutsy performance played in atrocious conditions.Heavy...
View ArticleLeith to the four against Teries
Leith Athletic 4Hawick Royal Albert 1EoS FIRST DIVISIONJOHN SLORANCE reports from Ainslie ParkLEITH made the early running, but despite having loads of possession and moving the ball about well failed...
View ArticleDing dong merrily on high for Hawick
Hawick 28Watsonians 16RBS NATIONAL LEAGUEFIONA SCOTT reports from Mansfield ParkBEFORE this National League game at Mansfield Park kicked off, Watsonians stand-off Mike Ker, a former Kelso regular,...
View ArticleHawick left Powerless
HAWICK Royal Albert midfield player Paul Power has been banned from football for three years by the SFA.The ban has been brought about due to the discovery that Power has been playing for the Albert...
View ArticleSuccess on a Plate for Academy pupils in quarter-final match
GALASHIELS ACADEMY took a step closer to achieving ultimate success in the Brewin Dolphin Scottish Schools Under-18 Plate by reaching the semi-final stage of the competition with a comfortable 43-0 win...
View ArticleLauder vandals appeal
POLICE are hunting the culprits of a vandalism spree in Lauder.Three cars were extensively damaged last Friday night.One vehicle was targeted while parked on East High Street and a further two cars...
View ArticleRegion’s population rises in past decade
THE Borders’ population has risen by more than 7,000 during the last 10 years, writes Kenny Paterson.A total of 114,000 people lived in the region in 2011, representing a 6.7 per cent rise in the last...
View ArticlePolice search uncovered child abuse porn haul
A TEENAGER addicted to viewing child abuse porn could be facing a lengthy custodial sentence. Antony Clayson – who also uses the names Antony Brown and Murdo Brown – admitted downloading 757...
View ArticleThree men killed in A68 road accident named
THREE Buddhist monks killed in a road accident on the outskirts of the Borders have been named,Phramaha Chai Boonma, 36, 43-year-old Phramaha Pranom Thongphaiboon and 35-year-old Phramaha Kriangkrai...
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DAVID Anderson, 57, of Broomlea Court, Kelso, has been charged with claiming £10,715.30 worth of Jobseekers’ Allowance, and housing and council tax benefit to which he was not entitled.The offence is...
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