Spreading word on Sir Walter in Russia
the affection in which our national bard Robert Burns was held in the former Soviet Union is well documented.Now those charged to promote the cultural legacy of the novelist Sir Walter Scott, who was...
View ArticleProfessor’s grouse gripe shot down
THE owners of the Bowhill estate have shot down claims that grouse moors should be turned into forests.Sir David Read, an emeritus professor of plant sciences at the University of Sheffield, believes...
View ArticleBorders Party reveals May election line-up
AN ocean rower and a community council chairman are among four new Borders Party candidates who will fight the Scottish Borders Council elections on May 3.“We’ve some good people lined up,” enthused...
View ArticleTian Tian meets her panda pen-pal
A DREAM came true for a Peebles schoolgirl at Edinburgh Zoo last week when she met one of the city attraction’s most illustrious residents. The newly arrived giant pandas Tian Tian and Yang Guang have...
View ArticleBreach of the peace arrest
a 30-year-old man will appear in court after being detained in Hawick for breach of the peace.The man was arrested in Backdamgate on Saturday evening.
View ArticleShop window vandalised
A NEWTOWN St Boswells newsagents was targeted by vandals last weekend.A reinforced window was smashed at Frame in Melbourne Place on Friday or Saturday.A police spokesman told TheSouthern this week:...
View ArticlePanel smashed
THE window of a former department store in Hawick has been vandalised.The glass panel was smashed at an empty premises, which was formerly Almstrongs at Oliver Crescent, either last Sunday or Monday....
View ArticleGreen vandals
VANDALS have struck at the popular Wilton Lodge Park on the edge of Hawick. Their target was the putting green where a vehicle was driven round in circles, churning up the area.The incident took place...
View ArticleWell done! Bowden gets lottery blessing
THE restoration of a historic well in Bowden is due to begin in the spring after the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) confirmed this week it was granting £36,500 to the ambitious community-led project.Built...
View ArticleBig brunch time at Lauder
LAUDER will hosts is own Big Brunch this Saturday.The Lauder Trading Post will present the event in the town’s public hall at 11am, whereby baked rolls, bacon, sausage and eggs, and tea and coffee will...
View ArticleTesco’s nocturnal closure
TESCO in Galashiels is no longer a 24-hour store at weekends – after the supermarket giant was forced to close its doors at night due to unruly behaviour by club-goers.The Paton Street shop will be...
View ArticleWhole hill of haggis awaiting the hunters
GALE-force winds have failed to blow the haggis from Selkirk Hill and the traditional January hunt will go ahead as planned, writes Bob Burgess.That was the welcome news given to TheSouthern after a...
View ArticleCOUNTRY DIARY
TODAY: Central Borders Members’ Centre of the Scottish Wildlife Trust, members’ night and New Year party, Langlee Centre, Galashiels, 7.30pm. Special food, refreshments and raffle. Non-members...
View Articleopen country
“As I looked, behold, a stormy wind came out of the north, and a great cloud, with brightness round about it, and fire flashing forth continually, and in the midst of the fire, as it were gleaming...
View ArticleAhh, the first signs of spring ... wait, what happened to winter?
Well that’s us back to normal again after all the festive furore and I have to say, it’s nice to settle back into the old routine again.I was in Perthshire over Christmas and I’ve felt colder in the...
View ArticleGreat outdoors for kids
THERE have been no accidents resulting in insurance claims against the local council over children being educated outdoors.Latest figures show zero action against or compensation paid out by Scottish...
View ArticleSBC admits delay in training staff in registration duties
A COUNCILLOR this week claimed he and his Scottish Borders Council (SBC) colleagues were misled last year when a cash-saving revamp of the registry service in the region was approved, writes Andrew...
View ArticleRegion’s Chinese community warms to Year of the Dragon
celebrations to mark the Chinese New Year always prove popular in the Borders – but this year’s event is set to be even more special.The fifth annual Dragon Festival, staged by the Borders Chinese...
View ArticleIt’s a family affair as Steven takes over ceremonial role at Selkirk
A FAMILY tradition spanning more than a century has been upheld in Selkirk with the announcement that Steven Heatlie is the Royal and Ancient Burgh’s new Junior Burgh Officer.His appointment by the...
View ArticleResourceful way to fight mental health issues
Tuesday afternoon in Galashiels, and a building is filled with noise as a series of percussion instruments are struck rhythmically by beaters and sticks.On almost every wall hangs colourful artwork of...
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