Hawick brothers before sheriff
Two brothers appeared in private at Selkirk Sheriff Court on Monday, charged on petition with theft by housebreaking in Hawick.Jamie Collins, 31, and his younger brother David, aged 26, both of Eildon...
View ArticleAssault allegation
A Galashiels man appeared in private, charged on petition with assault to severe injury. The offence is alleged to have taken place in the town on March 12.Jamie Whigham, aka Cairney, of Wood Street,...
View ArticleTrial date for teenager
A HAWICK teenager who denies striking a man with a bottle to his severe injury and permanent disfigurement will stand trial on October 7, with a further first hearing on September 20.Steven Gorman, 19,...
View ArticleSheriff gives Jed residents a break
WHEN a woman suggested his dogs should be on a lead after they terrified children playing near a river, David Begg retorted it was the youngsters who should be on leads.Begg was jailed for 13 months...
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View ArticleSNP must make a case for justice centre
Recently at a meeting of the Scottish Parliament justice committee, I asked the chief executive of the Scottish Court Service about the impact of setting up a justice centre in Galashiels.The idea was...
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ANCRUMWRIMembers discussed the entry for the federation show. Winner of the Fete Cup for Gypsy Creams was J. Butler; 2, R. Sinton; 3, R. Walker. Floral arrangement in an egg cup – 1, M. Dorricott; 2,...
View ArticleRooms with a stunning view
The Steading is an attractive, four-bedroom detached country property in a fantastic location, with panoramic views over the Tweed Valley to Kelso and the Cheviot Hills. The property is in immaculate...
View ArticleFurore over show cheats – Landlines by Halidon
Given some of the present serious problems for farming, ranging from weather and cash flow to cash flow and weather, it’s hard to know whether to laugh or cry over the recent furore about “showring...
View ArticleGovernment £2million for new farmers
The Scottish Government announced £2million of funding for new entrants to agriculture, writes Sally Gillespie.Applications for the subsidy was opened last month and will be judged in relation to the...
View ArticleSun shines on Tweedbank Fair
Tweedbank Fair week has been hailed a success by the outgoing chairman of the organising committee, after attracting large crowds.Donald Forbes, who will step down at November’s AGM after 20 years at...
View ArticleSelkirk Common Riding Timetable
Thursday, June 14: The Nicht Afore 6.30pm Crying o’ the Burley 6.30pm – At strategic points in the town centre, all welcome. 7.15pm – United Crafts (Hammermen and Weavers) Bussin’ Concert, Victoria...
View ArticleIt’s a dog’s life at Springwood Park
Nearly 5,000 dogs and their owners are set to descend on Kelso next week for the annual Border Union Agricultural Society Championship Dog Show.Competitors are travelling from as far afield as mainland...
View ArticleLeading the way towards a healthier community
Anyone keen on walking and who wants to help their community is invited to train as a Walk It leader in Melrose tomorrow.Walk It groups are aimed at people wanting to get more active, but are not sure...
View ArticleChamber director to focus on SNP role
A DIRECTOR of the Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce (SBCC) has stepped down with immediate effect to concentrate on the SNP’s referendum campaign.Andrew Collier, the former political editor of the...
View ArticleRoyal couple to visit Borders next week
Prince Charles and Camilla will visit the Borders on Wednesday, June 12.The couple, known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland, will visit Moorbrook Textiles’ Robert Noble Mill in Peebles,...
View ArticleSt Boswells Village Week gets off to a sunny start
Glorious weather greeted the start of St Boswells Village Week at the weekend.Winners of the inaugural St Boswells 10km race were Jonathan Taylor and Liz Taylor, while the afternoon saw a big crowd for...
View ArticleTake time to think of Flodden slain
A tidal wave of pride and passion will sweep across the Borders during the coming weeks. In burghs Royal and other, in towns and villages, hearts will beat like the band’s big drum and tears will flow...
View ArticleShift in complex needs provision
A COUNCIL-RUN centre for youngsters with learning difficulties will close and its services transferred to local high schools, writes Sandy Neil.Howdenburn Schoolhouse in Jedburgh helps 16-19-year-olds...
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A dangerous precedent could be set if it was agreed to split the local authority’s small-schemes budget equally between Eildon area wards.So said Scottish Borders Council leader David Parker...
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