Ian shows the Way
Galashiels resident Ian Brims, 65, completed the 256-mile Pennine Way to raise funds for Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS).Ian’s fundraising page is still open for donations at...
View ArticleJumping to a charity challenge
Three generations of Borderers are taking to a trampoline on June 8 in aid of Alzheimer Scotland.Grandmother, 70-year-old Celia, mum Sarah Anderson, 38, and her nine-year-old daughter, Grace, will jump...
View ArticleCouncillors quiz health bosses on BGH pool closure
Senior management of NHS Borders were grilled by councillors over plans to close the hydrotherapy pool at Borders General Hospital.It was at last week’s full session of Scottish Borders Council that...
View ArticleSummer seems to be here, premiered by a carpet of green
One of the most evocative experiences of late spring and early summer, is a walk through woodland filled with wild garlic, on a sunny day. Although the latter has been scarce of late, the sun shone at...
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A 10-year economic strategy has been set out by the council, aiming to increase jobs and improve opportunities for young Borderers.The draft paper was approved by members last week and will give the...
View ArticleI love the smell of unburnt fuel in the morning
And now, in the immortal words of Monty Python, for something completely different. Think of this (depending on your age) as 10 days in Magaluf, two weeks’ all-inclusive at Euro-Disney, or four days...
View ArticleBard’s bells fall silent
Each day at 8pm the bells of the War Memorial peel tower in Galashiels chime out Braw, Braw Lads, in homage to those who gave their lives.It was Robert Burns who gave the town the song and on May 31,...
View ArticleClub’s first Scottish tour
The town will play host to the start and finish of a vintage car tour tomorrow. The event has been organised for pre-1941 cars by Selkirk resident Alisdaire Lockhart, Alex Hayward, Donald Mann and Jock...
View ArticleGrahame moved by judge’s closure case
Borders MSP Christine Grahame has given the clearest indication yet of her likely vote on court closure proposals, to take place on Tuesday.At this week’s meeting of the parliament’s justice committee,...
View ArticleEquestrian centre delayed until road fears are resolved
PLANS for a top-level equestrian centre near Selkirk have been approved, but put on hold while access issues are examined.A number of local residents and Selkirk Community Council had expressed...
View ArticleJed residents want action over underpass kerb issue
Disabled people and the less mobile are being discriminated against by a decision not to allow dropped kerbs at an underpass in Jedburgh.So says Iris Hutcheon, from the town’s Richmond Row, who handed...
View ArticleChoir boosts charity event
Local choir InChorus performed in Edinburgh recently at a fundraising lunch for charity Maggie’s, which raised more than £62,000. They performed various songs, including Pink’s Just Give Me a Reason,...
View ArticleGive your presentations online
If you have a new product or service to launch, wouldn’t it be good to be able to present it your existing and potential clients?Not so easy if your clients are spread far and wide – perhaps not even...
View ArticleRegional award for Hawick funeral planners
Robson’s Funeral Directors in Hawick was recently named Golden Charter’s Regional Funeral Planner of the Year for the south of Scotland.The title is in recognition of the company’s dedication and...
View ArticleCommunity drop-in events for Borders Railway underway
Borders Railway is hosting a new series of community drop-in sessions this month, starting on Thursday at Gala Rugby Club. The events will give residents the opportunity to view detailed railway plans...
View ArticlePhiliphaugh Community School praised by inspectors
Inspectors have praised the behaviour of children at Philiphaugh Community School in Selkirk, but called for improvements to develop the curriculum. The report’s authors were impressed by the very...
View ArticleBorders courts will close
Courts at Peebles and Duns will be closed in January 2015 after MSPs on the Scottish Parliament’s justice committee voted to approve the closures.John Lamont MSP, who is currently sitting on the...
View ArticlePrince Charles and Camilia visit Borders textile industry today
The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, Prince Charles and Camilla, are visiting three leading Borders textile organisations today.In his role as Patron of the Campaign for Wool, the Duke will firstly travel...
View ArticlePrince Charles and Camilla visit Peebles, Galashiels and Hawick
Prince Charles and Camilla enjoyed a textile tour of the Borders today.Their Royal Highnesses, known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland, took in Robert Noble Mill in Peebles before...
View ArticleHappy birthday for book festival
The legendary “Voice of Golf” Peter Alliss will open the 10th Brewin Dolphin Borders Book Festival when the curtain goes up later today.Alliss’s appearance is one of several sell-out shows at this...
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