1,000 objections blow wind farm off course
A wind farm development near the Cheviot Hills which attracted more than 1,000 objections has been thrown out by council officials.The planning department’s decision on Tuesday ends a four-year battle...
View ArticleKelso schools pledge given
A councillor says he has been assured local primary schools, at least in the Kelso area, are not threatened with merger as part of the planned £11.5million cuts in Scottish Borders Council’s education...
View ArticlePatience plea over Galashiels disruptions
Galashiels faces a summer of disruption with major works starting as the Borders Railway closes two well-used traffic and pedestrian routes.Network Rail will shut Plumtreehall Brae and two large...
View ArticleBells to fall silent in Galashiels
The Galashiels war memorial clock is to be silenced for two weeks from July 22, writes Jason Holland. The upgrade work is predicted to cost £2,000 and SBC says it is needed to ensure the clock operates...
View ArticleAir traffic control concerns raised over Hermitage turbines
The organisation which manages air traffic control in the UK has said a wind farm near Hermitage Castle would have an unacceptable impact on radar.The Windy Edge proposal by Infinis was submitted to...
View ArticleBorders TA base saved from closure as seven units go
The Territorial Army’s Galashiels base needs you, after it survived a raft of cuts to units across Scotland, writes Kenny Paterson.Seven TA facilities in Wick, Dunoon, Keith, Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline,...
View ArticleSage advice for small business owners
TO ANY business, getting timely payment for work is vitally important, but keeping on top of invoicing and ensuring customers are paying within your credit terms can be a timeconsuming job. Clearly,...
View ArticleNew equipment brings major order
The Kelso factory of Forbes has secured its first major order after the installation of new equipment.The firm will supply six 80,000-litre tanks for a Manchester company who will use them for the...
View ArticleBlood-donor session
New donors are needed for the Blood Transfusion Service visit to Selkirk next weekend.BTS staff will be in the Victoria Halls on Sunday, July 21, from 10.15am-12.30pm and 2-4pm. Anyone who is over 17...
View ArticleKing seeks more members
A CALL has been made for community council elections to be more transparent, writes Kenny Paterson.Last month saw only seven people put their names forward for the voluntary group, which is meant to...
View ArticleMurray’s meat achievement
Local butchers J. A. Waters and Sons have marked Andy Murray’s victory at Wimbledon by producing a special meat treat.The High Street butchers say their Murray Burger consists of 100 per cent beef and...
View ArticleRugby recruit Parker lifts Jed Sprint title
HAWICK rugby supporters will be celebrating tonight after the club’s latest signing, James Parker, lifted the prestigious Jedburgh Sprint title at Riverside Park this afternoon.The 18-year-old flyer...
View ArticleKelso biker killed in Cumbria crash
A 47-year-old Kelso man has died following a collision between his motorcycle and a tractor in Cumbria on Sunday.The man, who has not yet been named, was airlifted to hospital in Middlesbrough...
View ArticleEast Cricket League round-up - mixed results for Borders sides
St. Boswells were defeated away to Edinburgh South in East Division One. Gala made it nine wins in a row in Division Two, with a comfortable win over Dunnikier. Kelso were edged out by nine runs...
View ArticleFormer Selkirk businessman jailed for keeping Edinburgh brothel
A SELKIRK man who used to run a chip shop in the town but later became brothel-keeper in Edinburgh has been jailed for five years.Robert Munro, 61, (pictured) was convicted after a trial at the High...
View ArticleGentleman of rugby, Derek Brown, dies ‑ aged 80
A memorial service for Borders rugby stalwart Derek Brown will take place in Melrose Parish Church at 12 noon on Friday.A former SRU president, 1998-99, Brown died at his home in Melrose last Friday at...
View ArticleBerwickshire and Lauder farms hit by thefts
Farms along the coast in Berwickshire and in Lauder have been targeted by thieves, police have revealed today.The incidents happened at various locations over the weekend and officers are seeking...
View ArticleBird of prey found dead near Heriot
Police are appealing for information after a buzzard was found dead near Heriot.The discovery was made on Sunday, June 30 by a member of public next to a forestry plantation at Carcant Hill.The bird of...
View ArticleAdkin is top Scot at World mountain running event
MOORFOOT Runner Jacob Adkin (17) finished a highly commendable eighth while running for Scotland in the World Mountain Running Association International Youth Cup.Competing in what is effectively the...
View ArticleSix names needed for Innerleithen and District Community Council
Innerleithen and District Community Council is looking for new members to fill six vacant seats.Nominations open tomorrow and if more than six names are put forward a ballot of local electors will take...
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