Town centre action plan a ‘re-hash’ claims Lamont
JOHN LAMONT has criticised the SNP’s town centre action plan, claiming it is a ‘re-hash’ of previous announcements and has called for a regeneration fund with ‘real bite’.Mr Lamont said: “The last few...
View ArticleCouncil praised for gear change on cycle tourism
The council’s efforts to promote the region’s cycling potential and work to create new routes has been praised in a new study.Cycling Scotland assessed all 32 local authorities on various aspects of...
View ArticleChairman and director resign from ProStrakan posts
TWO leading figures in Galashiels-based pharmaceutical company ProStrakan have resigned from their positions.Chairman Peter Allen and non-executive director Dr Michael Asbury will leave the firm’s...
View ArticleApprentices key to local textile industry’s future
The importance of modern apprenticeships to two Hawick firms has been highlighted, with an awards nomination and a visit from an MP.Hawick Knitwear representatives were anxiously awaiting the...
View ArticleFake objection letters found
It has emerged that a number of objections lodged against plans to build a skatepark close to Jedburgh’s riverside have been falsified.After receiving correspondence from the council about their...
View ArticleFinding savings gets ‘more challenging’ for social work staff
THE council’s social work department is fighting a losing battle to break even on its budget this year, councillors were told this week.A report presented to the executive committee on Tuesday stated...
View ArticleLilian scoops health awards hero honour
A Galashiels woman has paid tribute to the organ donors who transformed her life after being honoured at the Scottish Health Awards.Lilian Irvine scooped the Unsung Hero award, but immediately thanked...
View ArticleFootball/rugby results and leagues
FOOTBALLLowland LeagueNovember 9Dalbeattie Star 3 Preston Athletic 3East Kilbride 1 University of Stirling 2Gala Fairydean Rovers 3 Whitehill Welfare 0Gretna 2008 2 Vale of Leithen 3Spartans 1...
View ArticleBurton and Buchanan set for return to their roots
JUDO players from the Sportif club, which has classes throughout the Borders, are in for a real treat on Saturday at the Loch Centre, Tranent, with the return of two of its succesful sons.Euan Burton...
View ArticleCoached by a living legend
Imagine, if you can, a local football team attending a coaching course held by a legendary player such as Pele, or local boxers being taught by Muhammad Ali or Mike Tyson.In the world of Judo, the name...
View ArticleSporting week ahead
FixturesFootballImage Printers Qualifying Cup Second Round: Friday, November 15: Hawick Royal Albert v Gala Fairydean Rovers (7.45pm).SCOTTISH LOWLAND LEAGUE: Saturday, November 16 – Selkirk v Vale of...
View ArticleKelso lads are the pick of the crop
Kelso under-15s proudly display their new shirts, courtesy of Greenvale AP, “the natural choice for potatoes”, to whom grateful thanks are given.Unfortunately, the team will have to wait another week...
View ArticleAdventure venture in Innerleithen
Anyone who thought Innerleithen sported only downhill mountain bike trails was in for a pleasant surprise at the Haglofs Open 5 adventure race last weekend. Competitors were greeted with one of those...
View ArticleFergus breaks his duck by staying strong on the hill
Gala Harriers’ annual cross-country championships took place on a chilly, but beautiful, morning for running on Saturday. Not only were overhead conditions good, but surprisingly, underfoot conditions...
View ArticleThe Hart of a champion apprentice
HAWICK jockey Jason Hart has been crowned this season’s champion apprentice jockey, writes Hilary Mactaggart.The 19-year-old – one of the youngest winners – clinched the prestigious British title at...
View ArticleThree and easy for Jedburgh men
Jed Legion 3Gala Hotspur 1The opening period was an evenly-contested affair with the first real chance falling to the visitors, but Jed goalkeeper Sean Jack got down well to make a smart save at his...
View ArticleRovers squander four-goal advantage
Hawick Leg Rovers 4 Chirnside Utd Colts 4A last-minute penalty earned table-topping Chirnside a share of the points.In a game in which the form book was thrown out of the window, bottom-of-the-table...
View ArticleUnited hold out for important away win
Ormiston 2 Kelso United 3Jordan Lauder continued his rich vein of form by bagging another couple of goals to help United take the three points at Recreation Park. That makes seven goals in the last...
View ArticleCertainly not pretty, but Peebles get the job done
Peebles Rovers 3 Hawick Royal Albert 2There wasn’t a lot of attractive, silky football conjured up in this derby encounter, but for thrills and spills, the game took a lot of beating, writes John...
View ArticleNoble victory for rejuvenated Gala
gala fr3whitehill welfare0Fraser Forrest says his young Gala Fairydean Rovers team-mates have what it takes to ensure Saturday’s clean sheet against Whitehill Welfare can become the norm rather than...
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