Broughton homes rejected over flooding fears
COUNCILLORS have overruled the recommendation of one of their own officials to reject a controversial housing development in Peeblesshire, writes Kenny Paterson.Ian Brown proposed building two homes on...
View ArticleNurse’s honour shared by staff
STUNNED and surprised, Betty Williamson says her British Empire Medal is a shared honour between herself, the Borders General Hospital and the ophthalmic unit in particular where she has been the...
View ArticleBorders pre-school centres pick up mixed inspection reports
A PEEBLES playgroup which was previously threatened with closure has received a glowing report from inspectors.Rosetta Playgroup in Peebles was commended by inspectors last month for the teamwork of...
View ArticleBorders College chefs are reaching for the Michelin stars
Around 20 young chefs at Borders College are competing for their big break: a six-month scholarship in a restaurant run by the Michelin-starred chef Albert Roux. “It’s a fantastic opportunity for...
View ArticlePirates, politics and intrigue at the Wynd
Melrose’s Wynd Theatre is showing a musical drama entitled Canary Gold.A Wynd spokesperson said: “After yet another sell-out performance with the Borders Big Band, we are having a break until February...
View ArticleFolk duo Bruce and Walker play Eckford Village Hall
Two of Scotland’s finest singer songwriters, Ian Bruce and Ian Walker, from Glasgow, have joined forces to play at Eckford Village Hall on Friday, February 1, at 7pm.“The folk duo are sure to wow the...
View ArticleCarfrae camping plans
PLANS have been submitted to upgrade a Lauderdale caravan and camping site.The Camping and Caravanning Club wishes to convert 14 grass caravan pitches to hardstanding, build a children’s play area and...
View ArticleThe delights of urban sketching – by a Borders librarian
Urban sketching may not be a familiar hobby to many in Scotland, but now one local man hopes to bring this global movement to the Borders.Peter Harrington of Melrose described the pastime as “amateur...
View ArticleSelkirk firm’s royal Christmas
A SELKIRK gamekeeper gear suppliers is now by royal appointment.Game and Country in Dunsdale Road received the welcome news that it had been granted the royal warrant on Christmas Eve.Owner Richard...
View ArticleFresh plea for organ donors
PEOPLE in the Borders are being urged to save lives by joining the NHS Organ Donation Register, writes Bob Burgess.Health chiefs in Scotland have made the plea as part of a UK-wide campaign to boost...
View ArticleFarmers’ party for showjumper Scott MBE
MORE than 100 residents of Manor Valley in Peeblesshire celebrated “one of their ain”, Olympic showjumper Scott Brash of Castlehill, being made an MBE in the New Year Honours.Scotland’s largest egg...
View ArticleMapplethorpe images to be premiered in Gala
An exhibition by world-famous and controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe is going on display at Old Gala House this summer, in collaboration with National Galleries Scotland and Tate Galleries...
View ArticleInternational award win for Borders College
BORDERS College clinched the international award at the 2012 Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) ceremony held at Anniesland College, Glasgow, and hosted by media personality Kaye Adams. The event...
View ArticleGala car dealer set to role out road safety scheme
A FORMER Borders racing driver’s project to improve road safety is to be rolled out across Scotland.Galashiels-based car dealer John Cleland started a scheme which involved refunding young drivers the...
View ArticlePoliticians clash again over border control claims
CLAIMS that an independent Scotland could result in border controls with England have been described as “spurious” by a South of Scotland MSP, writes Kenny Paterson.Former chancellor Alistair Darling...
View ArticleOpera from Scotland, or a piece of Puccini – the choice is yours
Peebles’ Eastgate Theatre is showing an evening of opera highlights on Saturday, January 19, at 7.30pm.“Inspired by 50 years of Scottish Opera, this evening features musical highlights from their...
View ArticleClasses for new start-up businesses
BUDDING entrepreneurs are getting the chance to learn a range of new skills in a series of free start-up workshops.The Business Gateway sessions are designed to provide anyone interested in starting a...
View ArticleRecord rainfall runs up a £1M bill
The Borders is counting the cost of last year’s record-breaking rainfall, writes Sally Gillespie.Peeblesshire, Selkirkshire and Berwickshire were the wettest since Met Office records began more than...
View ArticleStrike threat over council pay changes
UNION leaders this week threatened strike and legal action over cuts in pay for new council employees.Three unions representing more than 2,000 current manual, office and home care staff condemned...
View ArticleForrest fires to sixth Scottish title
HAWICK bowls ace Julie Forrest regained her Scottish Indoor Bowling Singles Title at Falkirk yesterday (Sunday) when she defeated Michelle Cooper in the Final, writes Fiona Scott.Both ladies played a...
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