Kelso accused denies £10,000 benefits fiddle
A Kelso man who denies falsely obtaining more than £10,000 in benefits will stand trial on August 8, with a pre-trial hearing on July 11.David Anderson, 57, of Broomlea Court, pleaded not guilty to...
View ArticleMotorcyclist faces dangerous driving sentence
A speeding motorcyclist, clocked at 124mph, has been convicted of dangerous driving.Henry Drummond, 35, of New Hunterfield, Gorebridge, denied committing the offence on the A7 at Fountainhall on July...
View ArticleSouters consider the Lily
SELKIRK FC are at full strength for their East of Scotland First Division clash against Easthouses Lily tomorrow, writes Fiona Scott.And following a midweek victory over Duns, the Souters will be...
View ArticleBust donated to trust
The parents of a Selkirk woman who died from Hodgkin’s lymphoma aged just 25 have pledged a “significant legacy” to the Abbotsford Trust .As part of the donation, Jim and Kath McCallum have gifted a...
View Article‘Hundreds’ facing utility bill debts in the Borders
MANY Borderers who are struggling to pay utility bills could suffer more under benefit reforms and following the long winter.That is the view of Kathryn Peden, manager of the Central Borders Citizens...
View ArticleAgeing population prompts new care services strategy
WITH the Borders’ population of over-75s expected to double in the next 25 years, the council and NHS Borders have examined what this could mean for services.The two organisations, in collaboration...
View ArticleIt’s ‘appy’ days as pupils create Innerleithen guide
Schoolchildren have created a smart phone app as part of a project to learn more about what goes on in their home town of Innerleithen.Through their Local Study topic, primary six and seven pupils at...
View ArticleBorders Book Festival line-up
Thursday 13 June 6.00pm PETER ALLISS Festival Marquee 6.15pm GAVIN FRANCIS - EMPIRE ANTARCTICA The Scottish Borders Brewery Marquee6.15pm ALLAN MASSIE Lochcarron Marquee7.30pm ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH...
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Gary Mulgrew says it wasn’t his experiences growing up in a tough, Glasgow area in the 1960s or working as a nightclub bouncer that helped him survive three years behind the bars of some of America’s...
View ArticleChancellor eases small business burden
This month sees the introduction of a new cash basis for calculating taxable income for small unincorporated businesses.The aim is to make it easier for small businesses to deal with their tax...
View ArticleA week to remember for Galashiels company
Large orders, more jobs, an international magazine feature and a successful trade event attracting buyers from the world’s leading labels.It is a list of achievements that most companies would love to...
View ArticleLosing gambles
A gambler with £35,000 debts embezzled more than £9,000 from his employer – and lost the lot at the bookies.Thomas Crosbie then walked to Galashiels police station and confessed.At Selkirk Sheriff...
View ArticleItalian twinning trip
A group of 25 Earlstonians, including a number of high school pupils, recently returned from a successful twinning visit to Cappella Maggiore in Italy.The group visited a local secondary school, an...
View ArticleNew app to help Borders bus users
First Bus has launched a free bus app designed to improve the convenience and availability of information to bus users. The timetable and live information, which includes all bus operators in Great...
View ArticleDelay to one-way scheme for dangerous Selkirk road
Hopes that a temporary one-way system could be introduced this weekend to ease an accident blackspot in Selkirk have been dashed.Townsfolk backed Buccleuch Road being turned into a one-way street from...
View ArticleGreen light expected for memorial garden
PLANS for a Flodden memorial garden are being recommended for approval when they go before councillors on Monday, writes Adam Drummond.However, concerns regarding the lack of detailed designs for...
View ArticleDavid’s looking forward to flying the flag for Selkirk
The Ex-Soldiers Standard Bearer this year is David Deacon of Hillside Terrace.The dad-of-two, who works in the security industry, is delighted by his appointment on Sunday.The 44-year-old said: “I’m...
View ArticleTough going in capital for Berwick Bandits
Edinburgh Scotwaste Monarchs 55 Berwick New Holland Bandits 37League CupTHE Berwick New Holland Bandits returned to the scene of many a Premier League hammering on Thursday night.But, at the Edinburgh...
View ArticleHawick win promotion to Premiership
Hawick 39 Dundee HSFP 38Premiership/National Division Play-offHAWICK RFC will play Premiership rugby next season thanks to a brave and inspiring performance at Meggetland today.There were 11 tries in...
View ArticleTips for healthier nails
A lot of people neglect their nails, yet by following simple steps, improvement can be seen very quickly in appearance and health.Healthy nails should be smooth and pink. As we get older nails tend to...
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