Buccleuch bounces back
THE chief executive of the Borders’ largest private landowner has described the organisation’s return to profit as a significant step in the right direction, writes Kenny Paterson.The Buccleuch Group’s...
View ArticleSceptics not swayed by wind farm vote
NEARLY two-thirds of those who voted on a proposal for the region’s first community wind farm in Selkirk are in favour of some kind of development – but are evenly split on which of three options is...
View ArticleDuncan plots comeback
BACK in the 2001 General Election, Peter Duncan had the distinction of being the sole Scottish Tory MP when he took the Galloway and Upper Nithsdale seat from the SNP.Mr Duncan was later named chairman...
View ArticleLabour’s ‘fairness’ pledge
BY contesting eight of the 11 multi-member wards, the Labour Party in the Borders, which currently has not a single councillor on SBC, will field a record number of candidates. Michael Grieve,...
View ArticleBorders Party reveals its ‘positive vision’
“People won’t want to invest in the Borders, visit the Borders or live in the Borders if we trash our surroundings.”That is the mantra of Borders Party leader Nicholas Watson as he leads an 11-strong...
View Article72 again go for poll position
WHEN the deadline for nominations closed last Thursday afternoon, 72 candidates had emerged to contest Scottish Borders Council’s 11 multi-member wards at the local government election on May 3....
View ArticleSmokers warned
A PUB has warned its customers they face a £50 fine if they drop their cigarette ends outside the premises.A sign to that effect was put up at the weekend at The Reivers Bar in High Street,...
View ArticleSuccessful youth arts organisation forced to strip back service following...
A COMMUNITY arts social enterprise which has successfully worked with hundreds of unemployed teenagers across the Borders is being forced to scale back its service after suffering significant funding...
View ArticleAdele’s bravery rewarded by visit to fire station
A COURAGEOUS Galashiels girl has been praised for helping to save her younger sister’s life, writes Kenny Paterson.Brave Langlee Primary School pupil Adele Ennis managed to extinguish the fire which...
View ArticleWitness appeal as man’s death stuns village
THE close-knit community of Newcastleton is in shock for the second time in under four months after a 39-year-old pedestrian sustained fatal injuries after being struck by a Landrover Freelander on...
View ArticleCollapse of Lib Dem vote in Holyrood won’t affect local poll, says Nicol
THE leader of the Borders Liberal Democrats does not believe a repeat of the party’s Scottish Parliament result will be seen at next month’s council elections.The number of its MSPs fell dramatically...
View ArticleDad’s plea as killer set to wed
A MURDERER, due to be married in prison this summer, has been described as “irredeemably evil” by the stepfather of his victim.And civil servant Martin Edmunds from Galashiels has pleaded with the...
View ArticleBowhill opens early with special treat
BOWHILL HOUSE is revealing rooms to the public not seen in 30 years.The stately home near Selkirk unlocked the Sir Walter Scott room and the Buccleuch family’s library when it opened three months...
View ArticlePeebles pupils’ pitch is less than perfect
KINGSLAND Primary School is not expected to have full use of its sports pitch until after the summer holidays.The grass area has had drainage issues since the £8.5million school in Peebles was opened...
View ArticleAll the best tae guid auld Gala
FIONA SCOTT meets the many well-wishers who sent Gala messages ahead of their RBS Scottish Cup Final. THEY thoroughly deserve it.That was the collective sentiment of all the Borders premier rugby clubs...
View ArticleIt’s go, Gala go!
THEY thoroughly deserve it. That was the collective sentiment of all the Borders premier clubs as they wished Gala luck for their impending RBS Scottish Cup final against Ayr at Murrayfield.Local...
View ArticleKelso coaching plan
GREAT coaching and lots of fun are key ingredients as Kelso Cricket Club prepare a training feast for their younger members.Junior outdoor training starts again on Monday at Shedden Park, 6pm-7.30pm...
View ArticleDo you get your 60 a day?
Minutes of exercise, that is. Our question of the month: What do you do to keep healthy?” All forms of activity improve mental and physical fitness – you don’t have to take part in an organised team...
View ArticleBody found in River Tweed
POLICE are in the process of recovering a body found in the River Tweed this morning (Thursday).Officers and fire crews are still in attendance after the body was discovered on along Mertoun cauld, 400...
View ArticleDisturbance
A 23-year-old Galashiels woman was given a fixed penalty fine for throwing a brick through a window in the town on Tuesday.Police were called to the incident which happened at about 5pm in Meigle Street.
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