Legacy pledged to trust
A bust of Sir Walter Scott is part of a “significant legacy” that Jim McCallum (pictured) and wife Kath have promised to the Abbotsford Trust in memory of daughter Shirley. The bust used to hang in...
View ArticleAdventure park cash boost
Earlston Community Development Trust has been awarded more than £10,000 of Lottery cash to create an adventure park with sensory path, play area and shelter. Trust chairwoman Mags Powell said: “This is...
View ArticleSherry Fowler UK Independence Party (UKIP)
I have lived and worked in the Borders since 2003 and am opposed to the on-going impoverishment of our countryside as the scourge and inefficiency of wind farms continues unabated. UKIP is the only...
View ArticleIain Gillespie The Borders Party
In November 1971, while working as a newly qualified veterinary surgeon in my home town, Kilmarnock, I received a telephone call from the late Roger Baird to come and work in the new surgery in...
View ArticleRachael Hamilton Scottish Conservative and Unionist
“I am standing as I care passionately about our area and the standard of council services that people receive. I believe that my experience is very relevant to the issues we face and I hope to make a...
View ArticleJohn Paton Day Scottish Liberal Democrats
Since the declaration of the by-election it has been a whirlwind few weeks for me and my family. So many friends, neighbours and local residents have been in touch to wish me well and offer me their...
View ArticleRobin Tatler Scottish Labour & Co-operative Party
Community activist Robin Tatler has been selected to stand for Scottish Labour and the Cooperative Party.Robin worked for more than 20 years as a fund-raiser for local, national and international...
View ArticleKelso blogging mum is finalist in national awards
A blogging mum from the Borders has been shortlisted in two categories of the national BritMums Brilliance in Blogging Awards.Former Kelso High School pupil Ruth Dawkins, who blogs as DorkyMum, is in...
View ArticleEntries open for floral gateways
The council is inviting communities, large and small, to enter the 2013 Floral Gateway Competition, which it runs in association with Beautiful Scotland.For an entry form, call 0300 100 1800. The...
View ArticleLocals back school move
A consultation on the relocation of Kelso High School has revealed ‘overwhelming’ support for the plans. Presenting a report on the consultation to the council, Glenn Rodger, director of education,...
View ArticlePolice: Attack on Polish men in Jedburgh was racially-motivated
POLICE are hunting two men in connection with a racially-motivated attack in Jedburgh.Two Polish men aged 41 and 35 were assaulted around 1.45am on Sunday as they made their home from a night out in...
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ANCRUMWRINancy McNichol gave a talk entitled “Danish Connections” at the latest meeting. Competition – Danish pastry – 1, J. Butler; 2, J. Macdonald; 3, R. Sinton. “Love to Bake” (cupcakes) with...
View ArticleGalashiels thermal heating plant and phone box removal to be discussed
Galashiels Community Council will discuss a planning application for an advanced thermal treatment plant at land near Easter Langlee at its May meeting tomorrow.Community councillors will also discuss...
View ArticleHawick Hogg’s delight at selection for the Lions
BORDERER Stuart Hogg is one of only three Scots rugby players named in British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland’s squad to tour Australia this summer.Gatland announced his 37-strong party this...
View ArticleKelso to host free rural broadband event
Rural businesses and communities are being given the chance to find out how they can get better broadband at an event in Kelso next week.The free event, running from 10am to 3pm on Wednesday, May 8, is...
View Article£6million aid for Borders and Scottish farmers
The Scottish Government has today announced a £6million aid package for farmers hit by last year’s poor weather and the recent snow. The funding is in addition to the recent £500,000 to help with the...
View ArticleLog in to the wood life, as cabin business grows
Slowly but surely, one man and his company are bringing Little House on the Prairie to the Borders.Bowhill-based Caledonia Log Homes builds handcrafted, eco-friendly log cabins from sustainable local...
View ArticlePolice found cocaine stash in raid on Jedburgh home
A Jedburgh man was locked up for seven months after more than £700 worth of cocaine was found at his home.Thirty-year-old Christopher Manwell appeared on indictment and admitted being concerned in the...
View ArticleTrial by jury over £32,000 insurance fraud allegation
A MAN appeared at Selkirk Sheriff Court on Monday charged with falsely reporting a break-in at a Borders hotel and attempting to fraudulently obtain £32,848 insurance.Samuel McKeen, of Dolphin Hotel,...
View ArticleTalks under way on rescue deal to save Langholm weavers
ADMINISTRATORS seeking a rescue deal for Langholm textile firm, Reid & Taylor, have confirmed they have entered exclusive talks with one interested party.There was shock when the 173-year-old firm...
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