New factory space and jobs as timber firm looks to future
CONFIDENCE in the future growth of the housing market has prompted Selkirk-based firm Oregon Timber Frame Ltd to build a new factory.The leading timber frame manufacturer and erector is in the process...
View ArticleLyle proud to fly Blue Banner through the streets
The honour, pride and emotion of being responsible for the Blue Banner of St Ronan was clear for all to see at Friday’s Cleikum Ceremonies.Aaron Somerville, last year’s Standard Bearer, had to fight...
View ArticleKey to success, and future, is working together
The guest speaker at Innerleithen’s Cleikum Ceremonies on Friday night emphasised the importance of committees working together.Former Peebles Cornet Allan Beveridge took the opportunity of his speech...
View ArticleGathering to present a cheque in support of Langlee centre
Langlee Support Centre has received a cheque for £2,230 from Judith Pate and Sam McKinnon.This money was raised through a memorial sponsored walk – Greig’s Gathering – for Judith’s son and Sam’s...
View ArticleParliamentary recess puts me on the road
The UK Parliament has risen for the summer which means I can now look forward to spending six weeks back home in the Borders.During this time I will be doing a fortnight of community advice surgeries,...
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More than £8.5million has been spent by NHS Borders in the past three years on health staff cover.The amount spent on locum cover alone almost doubled during that time, reaching £1.2million in...
View ArticleSuspicious blaze investigated
A fire which was started between Innerleithen and Heriot on Sunday is being treated as suspicious.A crew from Innerleithen tackled the blaze at around 7.40pm near the B709 road with one high pressure...
View ArticleHawick Missal scores film composer Nyman
Composer Michael Nyman, who scored the soundtrack to the film The Piano, will write the second of three songs inspired by the Hawick Missal.The announcement, in Jedburgh’s Old & Trinity Parish...
View ArticleTribunal overturns ‘unjust’ fine on appeal
Despite a tribunal ruling in its favour, the council could face a further battle over a £250,000 fine issued by the Information Commissioner.The decision, announced last week following a two-day...
View ArticleVandals strike at Kelso toilets
The public toilets in the Knowes car park in Kelso were attacked by vandals early this week and the doors damaged. Police have appealed for witnesses. The incident occurred between 2pm on Monday and...
View ArticleCompensation sought after nine-day mobile blackout
Mobile phone users in Walkerburn and Innerleithen have vowed to fight for compensation from EE after being left without a signal for nine days.The problem stemmed from a technical fault at the local...
View ArticleHeatwave death warning as owners leave pets in cars
An animal welfare charity say the lives of a number of dogs in the Borders have been put at risk by their owners during the heatwave.The scorching weather has failed to stop some owners from leaving...
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Representatives of gypsy families and St Boswells Community Council met on Saturday to discuss the future of the village’s traditional fair.The fair, which dates back several hundred years on the...
View ArticleLong and Windy road
Two Teviotdale communities will be changed if land is gouged away to allow transportation of 17 wind turbines up to 121.5 metres in height. That is the claim of residents after Northampton-based...
View ArticleTextile firm to capitalise on gift hall selection
A Galashiels knitwear company, popular around the world, now has its own space in Jenners, the famous Edinburgh department store.Eribe’s products were hand-picked for the revamped Scottish Gifts Hall...
View ArticleFiddlers squeeze in a final practice
A week ahead of their trip to Cape Breton in Nova Scotia, Canada, Riddell Fiddles will get some practice in at Melrose Square tomorrow.The concert, with the Back Row Band, starts at 1.30pm. It is free,...
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A more localised television news service will return in 2015, but a new 90-minute current affairs show will not have to focus on the Borders.That is the decision of regulator Ofcom, who published the...
View Article£32M cost of child poverty in Borders
A report which shows child poverty costs the Borders £32million has been described by Conservative MP David Mundell as “deeply distressing”.The findings of the Child Poverty Group paper categorises...
View ArticleRailway station details revealed
Plans for the future Galashiels railway station platform have been submitted to the council.Drawings of the proposed platform include details of the waiting shelters, seats, cycle racks and lights.
View ArticleCadet speaks of the honour of assisting Lord Lieutenant
AN AIR Cadet who rounded off his year of royal duties by meeting the Queen has said having the role of Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet has been a ‘great honour’.Connor Flockhart from 2180 Squadron Galashiels...
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