Bright start to new season for Selkirk
Selkirk 40 Peebles 14BOOKER BORDER LEAGUESelkirk picked-up where they left off last season, continuing their unbeaten streak with a convincing victory over a tough Peebles side at Philiphaugh which...
View ArticleCricket - Langholm face relegation danger
Langholm suffered a third defeat in a row in the Eden Valley League when they lost by only nine runs to Appleby 2nds at the Castleholm in fine weather last Saturday.Appleby were all out for 121 in the...
View ArticleSowerby soars to Morebattle Games victory
Craig Sowerby had a big smile on his face late Saturday afternoon as did his wife, children, uncles and cousins.And the family who were out in force had every reason to be smiling for their long trip...
View ArticleGoing is good at Hendersyde for Tiffany & co
As promised Hendersyde Horse trials produced some very exciting sport last weekend with some local success stories written on the Kelso course.Karen Carson and Finding Nico produced an outstanding...
View ArticleBorder League weekend preview
Melrose have got obvious question marks heading into the 2015/16 BT Premiership but in the Border League are still one of the surest bets to take home the title in 2015.Last season will go down as one...
View ArticleFew chances for Hawick Royal Albert
Lothian Thistle1Hawick RA0In an evenly fought first half which conjured up some good football but few scoring chances, Albert keeper Kyle Rankin denied Lothian an opener with an excellent save.With...
View ArticleRugby clubs back youth structure
SRU chief executive Mark Dodson welcomed the backing of clubs for the union’s new youth and schools policy after a motion to delay was not carried at Saturday’s AGM.The topic was the only contentious...
View ArticleAlastair’s award aimed at young photographers
Entries for this year’s Alastair Watson Memorial Award are being sought.The trophy, for a photograph by a primary school pupil, was launched in Alastair’s memory last year by colleagues of the Borders...
View ArticleYoung talent benefit from Borders Sports Academy
Over 120 talented children attended this year’s Borders Sport and Leisure Sports Academy at the Scottish Borders Campus (Heriot Watt) Galashiels.The event provided three days of sports specific elite...
View ArticleKelso secure promotion, now for the title challenge
Kelso’s win against Watsonians II last Saturday has secured them enough points to gain promotion to the East of Scotland Cricket Championship league next season.And, a victory from their final two...
View ArticleBorders athletes impress in Perth
Border runners were well to the fore at Perth Highland Games on Sunday.Jedburgh’s Tommy Finkle won the 90 metres handicap while TLJT athlete Greg Turnbull claimed the 90m Championship.Rory Anderson of...
View ArticleOne Muir win and Teries go up
Hawick CC have a busy weekend ahead of them as they prepare to do battle against Boroughmuir to seal promotion to the East of Scotland Division Five on Saturday.While on Sunday the Teries take on...
View ArticleMental health ward to relocate to Hawick
The impending closure of a 16-bed rehabilitation ward in Galashiels for patients with long-term mental health problems has been confirmed.Along with 28 staff, services currently delivered at East/West...
View ArticleDistrict News
bowdenCommunity cafeThe next community cafe gathering will be in the village hall at 11am on August 19.FeteBowden and Melrose Parish Church’s annual fete will be held in Bowden village hall on August...
View ArticleRural anger rising over bus cutback
It was standing room only in Eckford Village Hall on Tuesday when nearly 100 people vented their anger and concern over bus service cuts.A total of 96 residents from the Eckford, Crailing and Nisbet...
View ArticleResults, scorecards, leagues and fixtures
CricketSaturday, August 8ESCA Division OneGala (20) beat St Boswells (7) by 4 wkts. At Meigle ParkSt BoswellsJ Goodman c D Tharanga b M Jones 36C McNeill c R Irvine b D Tharanga 1S Broom b R Irvine 56J...
View ArticleBurgham success for Henny and Boots
Kelso horsewoman Henny Cooper has successfully completed her first ever 2* event at the prestigious Burgham Horse Trials.Riding Valentino III (aka Boots), owned by Miss Sammi Wirdnam, the former...
View ArticleReality check for young Tweedsiders
Kelso United1Spartans7A young United team were given a lesson in finishing last weekend by a clinical Spartans EoS side.The Tweedsiders got off to the worst possible start when going a goal down in the...
View ArticleA look at the weekend ahead
Gala Fairydean Rovers are on East of Scotland Qualifying Cup business this Saturday when Leith Athletic visit Netherdale. Kick off 3pm.Premier Club cards are not eligible for this game. Admission is £5...
View ArticleLittle changes make big impact on Vale of Leithen
The football season may just have begun but it’s all hands on deck for Vale of Leithen on Saturday as they take on South of Scotland side Wigtown and Bladnoch, writes John Slorance.The Scottish Cup...
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