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First schools countryside day ‘a success’ say organisers

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:04:33 GMT

Primary five schoolchildren from across the region went to their own special Border Union show - the first event of its kind - in Kelso on Tuesday.

Woodland remains identified as Colin Law from Gordon

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:44:37 GMT

Human remains found in woodland near Gordon last month have been identified as those of a teenager who was last seen alive 14 years ago.

Weather warning

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:58:53 GMT

Borderers could face some disruption today (Monday 20 May), with heavy showers and thunderstorms expected to hit the area.

Students cook for Mr Roux

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:29:49 GMT

ALBERT ROUX had a surprise for the six students competing for the grand prize of a six-month placement at one of his restaurants.

Duke of Gloucester opens Margaret Kerr Unit at Borders General Hospital

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:27:34 GMT

The Duke of Gloucester officially opened the palliative Margaret Kerr Unit at the Borders General Hospital yesterday.

Call for council nominations

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:25:52 GMT

Selkirk residents have until 5pm on Thursday to put their name forward to become a community councillor.

London marathon runner raises over £2,000 for children

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:08:37 GMT

Selkirk’s Philip Hermiston has raised over £2,100 for the children’s charity, NSPCC.

Mexican wave success shows support for Selkirk says chamber chairman

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:55:46 GMT

A Mexican wave swept through the Royal Burgh on Saturday and townsfolk, councillors, council officials and John Lamont MSP came together to show their support for Selkirk.

Camping case for Copshaw capers

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:59:30 GMT

I want to start this week by clearing up a mystery. The mystery of the ladder. I like to believe that you were all alert enough last week to be mystified why my humble ramblings about music were accompanied by a photograph of a ladder propped against a wall. The answer is me and modern technology.

School marks 150th anniversary

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:56:01 GMT

Celebrations in Walkerburn reach a high this weekend as the school holds Founders Day for all interested to mark its 150th anniversary.

Phil on the mend after cheating death

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:42:24 GMT

Phil Morgan almost lost his life after being poisoned by carbon monoxide gas while in a tent on Minch Moor, above Innerleithen, last February.

Crossover conundrum solved by ASX

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:10:31 GMT

Are you looking for an alternative to the SUV mainstream? Well, the only option is Mitsubishi’s ASX.

Fatlips Castle saved by a major facelift

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:40:45 GMT

A crumbling castle perched high on a cliff edge overlooking Teviotdale has been saved – thanks to a major restoration project.

Benefit fraud allegations

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:35:10 GMT

A GALASHIELS woman is to stand trial on fraud charges involving more than £25,000.

Forum get say on repairs

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:26:24 GMT

The council is to consult Teviot and Liddesdale area forum on where £140,000 for road repairs should be spent. It is part of a £1.14million capital fund for resurfacing agreed by the local authority in March.

Investigation into remains ongoing

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:26:11 GMT

Forensic analysis of human remains found near Gordon almost a month ago continues.

SBC defends wage bill after review call

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:24:44 GMT

Scottish Borders Council has said, in response to criticism from local MSP John Lamont, that it has cut the number of staff on six-figure salaries since 2011.

Speed limit is needed, claim valley villagers

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:21:39 GMT

Yarrow Feus residents have criticised their local community council for not representing their views on a speed-limit proposal.

Planned extension of wind farm

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:21:25 GMT

An application has been lodged by Infinis for a six-turbine extension to the Glenkerie wind farm near Tweedsmuir.

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:17:17 GMT

The number of people killed or seriously injured on Borders roads increased last year, but remains on track to meet 2015 targets.