No smoke without art
The use of an iconic image of Robert Mapplethorpe to promote an exhibition of his work in Galashiels should have been stubbed out.Community Councillor Drew Ketchen believes Self Portrait, which shows...
View ArticleTaboos of later life to be tackled at Elder Voice event
A NATIONAL charity has joined forces with Scottish Borders Elder Voice (SBEV) to help locals people prepare for their future in later life.Age Scotland is helping put on a free event titled ‘Afore Ye...
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Lauder’s new £1.8 million health centre will open for business on Monday after the keys were handed over to NHS Borders last week.On Friday, John Raine, chairman of NHS Borders, collected the keys to...
View ArticleOwners celebrate 20 years at the helm
MSP John Lamont has congratulated the owners of Hawick’s Brydon’s Bakery and Cafe on reaching the landmark of 20 years as owners. Nick and Jackie Powolny have helped the business, which has been on the...
View ArticleSwot up on your business skills
IT IS not just the kids going back to school this month, as entrepreneurs across the Borders can brush up on their business skills at a series of free workshops.The Borders’ business community can...
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TWO local companies are among those shortlisted for Scotland’s top environmental business awards.The VIBES (Vision in Business for the Environment of Scotland) Awards are a partnership between various...
View ArticleSelkirk footballer’s medal taken in Tynecastle raid
A cup final medal awarded to former Selkirk footballer Bob Mercer has been stolen from Tynecastle Stadium in Edinburgh.Mercer, after whom Selkirk recently named their new stand, picked up the Victory...
View ArticleCash boost for rescue team
A bid from the Borders Water Rescue Team for support from the council is being recommended for approval. The group could be set to get a £4,645 windfall from the Community Grant Scheme.
View ArticleKelso’s Eric makes strides in fundraising
Kelso’s Eric Paxton (centre) hoped to raise £3,000 walking the Borders common ridings and festivals’ main rideouts this summer. Instead, the 250 miles of hikes with more than 100 supporters have raised...
View ArticleValleys studies results expected
Work is under way on projects to benefit the Ettrick and Yarrow Valleys.Results of feasibility studies into several schemes to boost business are expected by the end of September, with a detailed...
View ArticleTurbines plan lodged
A initial “scoping” application for six wind turbines up to 80m high has been submitted to the council for an area of land close to Soutra Aisle. Developer ClearWinds Ltd has named the scheme “Dere...
View ArticleRoadhouse revamp given green light
AMBITIOUS plans to turn a derelict pub in Hawick’s Burnfoot area into a community hub have been given the go-ahead by council planners.The Burnfoot Roadhouse has been closed and boarded up for several...
View ArticleRailway to gather pace once advanced works completed
One kilometre of the Borders Railway track will be laid every day once all advanced works are completed, BAM Nuttall’s Stuart McKay has revealed.The project manager was discussing the details of the...
View ArticleBorders leads the way on affordable housing schemes
CERTAIN housing projects in the Borders have proved so successful that they have been rolled out elsewhere in Scotland.The schemes, involving the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT), have been highlighted...
View ArticleGalashiels police report
A total of 74 crimes were recorded in Galashiels, including Langlee, during the last month, PC John Lennon told the town’s community council.Just under 70 per cent of the incidents were solved.
View ArticleBorderers for Belfast
The commanding officer of the Royal Scots Borderers has been talking about the battalion’s controversial move to a permanent base in Belfast.Army reformers had said the battalion’s home would be in...
View ArticleMan to appear at Selkirk Sheriff Court after serious sexual assault in...
A 32-year-old man will appear at Selkirk Sheriff Court today charged in connection with a serious sexual assault in the Langlee area of Galashiels on Friday.The man was detained on Saturday evening...
View ArticleMan in court at Selkirk on allegation of sexual assault in Galashiels
A Galashiels man has been remanded in custody after a woman was sexually assaulted in her home on the town’s Langlee housing estate on Friday night.Darren Richardson made no plea or declaration when he...
View ArticleGalashiels man appears in court on sexual offence charge
A 32-year-old Galashiels man facing an alleged sexual offence, has been remanded in custody following a private appearance at Selkirk Sheriff Court on Monday.Darren Richardson made no plea or...
View ArticleScottish Government’s cabinet hold public meeting in Hawick today
Scottish Government ministers will today conclude their cabinet visit to Hawick today with a public meeting.Yesterday, ministers took in various projects across the region. First Minister Alex Salmond...
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