Border Amateur League round up: Stow and Gordon win promotion
Stow clinched promotion to Division A with a 5-0 win over Selkirk Victoria last night.Stow triumphed heavily in the match, with the goals coming from Jordan Steele, Johnny Crawford and a spectacular...
View ArticleEarlston expects sevens fun in the sun
It is one of the highlights of the year for Earlston, as the Berwickshire village once again hosts its annual and ever-popularsevens tournamentAs usual this year’s popular competition is played on...
View ArticleExcitement expected at Kelso Sevens
Poynder Park welcomes the latest leg of the Kings of the Sevens series, with plenty still to play for.The 88th staging of the Maxwell Motors Kelso Sevens, first held in 1920, will see the top two teams...
View ArticleMatheson takes up Greenlaw post
Greenlaw CC held their AGM last week, bringing to an end the presidency of Malcolm Macintyre, whose two years in office passed without scandal or outrage, writes Alistair Lindsay.His successor is Helen...
View ArticleSevens heaven for Melrose and Langholm as females show attacking talents
Melrose Ladies captured yet another sevens trophy as they ran out victorious in Stirling’s inaugural women’s tournament, writes Kenny Paterson. With most of the top teams competing, the hard, dry...
View ArticleMcLean hat-trick caps perfect end to Reivers season
FJORDHUS REIVERS 6 GRANITE CITY WANDS 1Womens National LeagueDivision TwoReivers ended their season in style with a 6-1 hammering of Granite City Wanderers.The result means Reivers finish in fifth...
View ArticleO’Hara named Fairies boss
Gala Fairydean have confirmed John O’Hara will lead the team next season, writes Kenny Paterson and John Slorance.O’Hara took over temporarily following the departure of Garry Fraser in March, who...
View ArticlePromotion party after Hawick’s one-point win
Hawick’s hometown heroes are looking forward to a Premiership campaign packed with local derbies next season after securing promotion.It was sheer grit and determination which won the day in their...
View Article£6million aid for Borders and Scottish farmers
The Scottish Government has today announced a £6million aid package for farmers hit by last year’s poor weather and the recent snow. The funding is in addition to the recent £500,000 to help with the...
View ArticleLog in to the wood life, as cabin business grows
Slowly but surely, one man and his company are bringing Little House on the Prairie to the Borders.Bowhill-based Caledonia Log Homes builds handcrafted, eco-friendly log cabins from sustainable local...
View ArticlePolice found cocaine stash in raid on Jedburgh home
A Jedburgh man was locked up for seven months after more than £700 worth of cocaine was found at his home.Thirty-year-old Christopher Manwell appeared on indictment and admitted being concerned in the...
View ArticleTrial by jury over £32,000 insurance fraud allegation
A MAN appeared at Selkirk Sheriff Court on Monday charged with falsely reporting a break-in at a Borders hotel and attempting to fraudulently obtain £32,848 insurance.Samuel McKeen, of Dolphin Hotel,...
View ArticleMcCormack and Adkin start campaign in style
Early season outings in the hills from Moorfoot Runners Sarah McCormack and Jacob Adkin indicate their continued improvement from last year.At 6.5km long, and 240m of climb, the Hunters Bog Trot in...
View ArticleSeason opener brings mixed results for cricket sides
CRICKET ROUND-UPSt Boswells suffered a heavy defeat to Murrayfield DAFS on the opening day of the East Cricket League season.Playing in Division One, a step below the National Leagues, the Villagers...
View ArticleSandra gets Gala’s bowling season under way
Bowls (photo)After Gala Bowling Club’s opening day, when president Stefan Chrobak’s wife Sandra threw the first jack, the season began with a hat game on April 22. Despite the cold weather, the event...
View ArticleSelkirk sick with latest loss to Lily
SELKIRK 0 EASTHOUSES LILY 1EoS First DivisionSelkirk suffered their 14th league defeat of a wretched season, thanks to a Barry Milven own goal. Michael Holness, Jason Inglis and Euan Pritchard missed...
View ArticleWatt a sore one for Vale at Riccarton
HERIOT WATT UNI2 VALE OF LEITHEN1EoS Premier DivisionA goal in the final minute of normal time saw Vale defeated by the students in a game which was switched to Riccarton after originally being...
View ArticleOG keeps Legion in hunt for safety
HAWICK LEGION 2 LINTON HOTSPUR 1BAL Division BLegion kept alive their hopes of staying up with a hard-fought win over their relegation rivals. Legion sailed ahead midway through the first half as...
View ArticleBurnett double sees Kelso sail away from Shipyard with win
Burntisland Shipyard0Kelso United3EoS First DivisionLeading scorer Des Burnett struck twice to take his season total to 23 goals and seal victory on United’s first trip to Burntisland, writes George...
View ArticleVital goal from Grant ends Rovers’ trophy-less streak
CHIRNSIDE UNITED 0 GALA ROVERS 1 Beveridge Cup finalGala Rovers player/manager Steven Noble paid tribute to Ryan Grant after he notched a late winner to claim the Beveridge Cup at Lauder, writes Che...
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