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View ArticleHall work funding push
A bid to raise more than £400,000 for major work on St Boswells Village Hall will be launched tonight (Thursday).A wine and cheese evening and talk by Atlantic rower Leven Brown will feature as part of...
View ArticleCouncillors told ‘stop obsessing about nonsense’
A ‘bonkers discussion’ was how a senior member of Scottish Borders Council described a debate on the drinking of alcohol in public.Michael Cook (East Berwickshire, Ind) made the remark during...
View ArticleWoman waiting for a bus forced to run out of drink-driver’s way
A drink-driver crashed into a street lamp, forcing a woman waiting for a bus to run out of the vehicle’s path.Accused Darrell Potts was told by Sheriff Kevin Drummond at Selkirk on Monday that he had...
View ArticleHawick brothers before sheriff
Two brothers appeared in private at Selkirk Sheriff Court on Monday, charged on petition with theft by housebreaking in Hawick.Jamie Collins, 31, and his younger brother David, aged 26, both of Eildon...
View ArticleAssault allegation
A Galashiels man appeared in private, charged on petition with assault to severe injury. The offence is alleged to have taken place in the town on March 12.Jamie Whigham, aka Cairney, of Wood Street,...
View ArticleTrial date for teenager
A HAWICK teenager who denies striking a man with a bottle to his severe injury and permanent disfigurement will stand trial on October 7, with a further first hearing on September 20.Steven Gorman, 19,...
View ArticleLangholm girls claim sevens title
Langholm girls under-15s maintained their 100 per cent unbeaten record last Saturday to be crowned overall National Sevens winners.Their latest success was at Peffermill, in Edinburgh, and their...
View ArticleCraig’s East medal
Lauder’s Adam Craig picked up a medal at the East of Scotland Athletics Championships to add to the impressive tally of Borders winners.The 18-year-old, of Tweed Leader Jed Track, qualified as a...
View ArticleWest Linton pair prove too strong in Borders U14 singles
West Linton tennis pair Sean Berthelson and Kirsten Begg were the worthy winners of the boys’ and girls’ titles at the Borders U14 singles.Played at Kelso Orchard TC, Berthelson proved too strong for...
View ArticleThorburn tastes National joy, but Reivers heartache
A super-cool Finn, a home-town favourite and seasoned winner all emerged triumphant from this year’s Jim Clark Rally.Jukka Korhonen took his second successive victory in the British Rally Championship...
View ArticleSheriff gives Jed residents a break
WHEN a woman suggested his dogs should be on a lead after they terrified children playing near a river, David Begg retorted it was the youngsters who should be on leads.Begg was jailed for 13 months...
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View ArticleFairies beat Selkirk, but could lose Patterson
Gala Fairydean6Selkirk1Cameron Gunn U-15s CupGala Fairydean coach Fred Blackie could lose Tommy Patterson to Cowdenbeath after the striker tormented the Selkirk backline to cap a league and cup...
View ArticleHill’s extra-time goal lifts Braw Lads to victory in final
Gala Fairydean2Hawick1Jack Gilchrist U-13s CupThe tightest of cup finals saw Gala Fairydean edge past Hawick – thanks to a Dan Hill extra-time goal.The Teries had started the game in perfect style with...
View ArticlePattenden stars as Duns gain revenge for league title loss
DUNS3HAWICk1CHRIS DOYLE U-17s CupDuns avenged their league title loss to Hawick – thanks to a Daniel Pattenden double.The pacey striker had bagged five goals in last year’s U15 final, and was a...
View ArticleFishermen on top after late scare
Gala Fairydean2EYEMOUTH5BRUCE SCOTT U-14s CUPGala Fairydean staged a remarkable comeback – only to lose in extra time.A Connor Hook double sent the final into an additional period, but the Fishermen,...
View ArticleEland and winding road to Earlston success
Throughout the summer months, Richard Eland and his father Gordon make the long trip from their homes in Cumbria to the Borders.The Elands don’t make these journeys to take in the scenery, but to run....
View ArticleDistrict News
ANCRUMWRIMembers discussed the entry for the federation show. Winner of the Fete Cup for Gypsy Creams was J. Butler; 2, R. Sinton; 3, R. Walker. Floral arrangement in an egg cup – 1, M. Dorricott; 2,...
View ArticleRooms with a stunning view
The Steading is an attractive, four-bedroom detached country property in a fantastic location, with panoramic views over the Tweed Valley to Kelso and the Cheviot Hills. The property is in immaculate...
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