Samaritans report ‘shocking’ surge in number of Borderers taking own lives
The chair of the Samaritans’ regional branch has spoken of a “shocking” rise in suicides in the region this year, ahead of official figures due to be released today, which are also expected to show an...
View ArticleApology issued to patient after ‘avoidable’ delay in diagnosis
AN apology has been issued to a man who underwent emergency surgery after a Borders medical practice failed to spot his bowel disease symptoms.Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Jim Martin said there...
View ArticleBorders police in plea for help after cyclist dies near Peebles
POLICE have appealed for help in identifying a mystery cyclist who died in a crash on the outskirts of Peebles, writes Bob Burgess. The man - aged between 40 and 50 - was riding a Peugeot racing bike...
View ArticleCleared Peebles bar manager calls for licensing act review following court case
A PEEBLES bar manager has spoken of his relief after being cleared of allowing two women to leave the premises with alcohol.Cameron McMichael of The Keg is believed to have been the first person in the...
View ArticleHonours even
Selkirk 2Eyemouth United 2EoS QUALIFYING LEAGUESELKIRK continued to battle away in the qualifying League Cup against Eyemouth on Saturday.The visitors took control in the first half with John Dodds...
View ArticleKelso fail to adapt
Leith Athletic 2Kelso United 1EoS QUALIFING LEAGUEGEORGE RILEY reports from Telford Sports GroundOn a pitch that would be more suited to the oval ball than the round version, United just lost out to...
View ArticleHawick stung by Thistle
Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale 3Hawick Royal Albert 1EoS QUALIFYING LEAGUEALTHOUGH they had their moments, Royal Albert ended up on the wrong end of this result.Defensive errors and failure to cash in...
View ArticleHoming returns
LANGHOLMTHE Langholm Homing Club liberated 127 birds over 53 miles last Saturday from Stainmore. Results: 1, 2, 3, D. Nordon 1774.824; 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, R. V. Graham 1748.198; 10, A. Henderson...
View ArticleAround the region’s fairways
GALASHIELSJohn Scott (Plumbing & Heating) Senior Section Championship Qualifier: A League winner, W. Crighton nett 36 bih; B League winner, A. Finlay 37.HAWICKKitty Williams Tournament (Top 4 pairs...
View ArticleRovers go nap in Border Cup opener
Tweeddale Rovers 5Newtown 0BORDER CUPTWEEDDALE eased into the next round of the Border cup with a convincing win 5-0 victory over Newtown.Grant Wilson netted Tweeddale’s first with a looping header...
View ArticleVale lack direction as students cruise
Vale of Leithen 0Heriot-Watt University 3EoS QUALIFYING LEAGUESDAVE RYCE reports from Victoria ParkIT couldn’t help but be noted during the afternoon that a member of the visiting squad bore a quite...
View ArticleFairies’ woe after poor start
Gala Fairydean 0Edinburgh City 3EoS QUALIFYING LEAGUEFIELDING six of their under-19s players Gala Fairydean continued their struggle in the League Cup qualifiers on Saturday only to suffer a heavy...
View ArticleAround the region’s greens
ABBOTSFORDTHE recent winning streak by the A team came to a halt last Wednesday when they were beaten at home by Earlston.With two rinks well down, the final score was 73-84. The B team also lost,...
View ArticleGrass roots award for Tweedsider Derek
GRASS roots hero Derek Paterson, from Kelso, has been named winner of the Scottish FA’s South East region’s Volunteer in Youth Football Award in the 2012 Scottish FA Grassroots Awards, presented by...
View ArticleIbrox men provide star turn for Teries
Hawick Royal Albert 0Rangers XI 8FRIENDLYJOHN SLORANCE reports from Albert ParkThe Rangers came to Hawick on Sunday and it turned out to be a big glittering occasion. A sun-kissed Albert Park had its...
View ArticleCouncil reassures staff following data breach
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL is facing a major fine for data breaches after hundreds of pension records were sent for recycling. However, the council has reassured staff it is confident no personal...
View ArticleSupporters out in force for youth spectacle at Galashiels centre
FOLLOWING the previous week’s success in the Borders Under-18s and Under-14s Confined Tennis Tournaments despite horrendous weather conditions, last week brought some dry and bright weather for the...
View ArticleEildon club is on a high
Eildon Curling Club reported on a satisfactory season with good attendances and numbers that would have a few other clubs green with envy, writes Alistair Lindsay.Thursday mornings (ice time) are...
View ArticleLangholm feels the force
THE RBS RugbyForce weekend at Langholm proved to be a great success, with considerable work carried out on and around the Milntown pitch and buildings by a group of hard-working volunteers, writes John...
View ArticleBraidwood lose out to ELGC
IN A weekend of competition at Braidwood, the host side restored honour in the second and home leg of the annual interclub match, while Jim McPhillips (Bathgate) took the Hermiston Cup on the glorious...
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