Corsbie Moor wind farm refusal appeal dismissed
The decision to turn down the appeal over the rejected Corsbie Moor wind farm proposal has been hailed a victory by campaigners.Scottish Government reporter Trevor Croft announced his decision...
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THE ‘Bannerfield Active’ scheme for new play areas and a multi-use pitch was unanimously backed by councillors at a meeting of the planning committee on Monday, writes Adam Drummond.Presenting the...
View ArticleExhibition a Hain family affair
Four members of the Hain family from Lilliesleaf have a unique exhibition at Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre this autumn.The Hain Family Art Show showcases the paintings of husband and wife Rob...
View ArticleOpinion – Every little helps small shops thrive
You can’t uninvent the wheel or fire. Likewise supermarkets.Large stores selling everything from food and clothing, to electrical goods and petrol from one location and at a reasonable prices, are here...
View ArticleDonald’s a busy bee
A Norham man is bringing dry stone walling skills gained over three decades to a unique project on the Yorkshire moors. Donald Gunn is restoring a 17th century wall at Glaisdale in North Yorkshire,...
View ArticleCash-free parking coming to Borders
Paying for parking by mobile phone will soon be possible in the Borders.The RingGo service is set to be rolled out in conjunction with the council. An official announcement on it is due shortly.
View ArticleLauder incident sparks probe
Police are investigating an incident in which a girl, 11, was approached by a slim man aged 25-30 with bushy eyebrows driving a small dark coloured, scratched and dirty car in Allanbank Gardens,...
View ArticleListed buildings top 3,000
More than 3,000 buildings in the Borders have ‘Listed’ status, councillors were told on Monday.Mark Douglas, SBC’s principal officer for built heritage and biodiversity, said 188 are Grade A, 1,239...
View ArticleKelso ram sales to host Countess
Border Union Agricultural Society bicentennial patron, the Countess of Wessex, will be attending the Kelso ram sales, one of the largest tup sales in Europe, next Friday.More than 5,000 rams are set to...
View ArticleWater supplies left unchecked
Last year the council risk assessed just six per cent of 157 private water supplies which supply more than 50 people or are part of a commercial activity.The Scottish average was 89 per cent. The...
View ArticleGreen light for waste plant
A waste management plant which could eventually see heat supplied to local houses has been approved by councillors.The advanced thermal treatment facility will be part of the already consented...
View ArticleNew Stichill houses at centre of drains row
Eildon Housing has pledged to work with Scottish Water, contractors and residents to rectify a drainage problem in Stichill.It was earlier this summer that Scottish housing minister Margaret Burgess...
View ArticleMan charged with wasting police time after missing person search in Galashiels
A 19-year-old man has been charged with wasting police time over a missing person search in Galashiels yesterday morning.A helicopter was seen circling above the town at around 10am after reports that...
View ArticlePolice seatbelt campaign hits the Borders tomorrow
Police in the Borders will tomorrow carry out a day of targeted action to enforce the use of seatbelts as part of an ongoing national campaign.Road policing officers will be monitoring a number of...
View ArticleFinal list of candidates for Tweeddale West by-election unveiled
The final list of candidates for the Tweeddale West by-election has been unveiled.The UK Independence Party announced West Linton hypnotherapist Mars Goodman as its choice before yesterday’s deadline,...
View Article£2,600 worth of tools stolen from Newcastleton outbuildings
A property in Newcastleton was targeted overnight, with £2,600 worth of tools stolen.A series of outbuildings in the grounds of the Steele Road home were broken into between 9pm yesterday and 7.15am...
View ArticleWoman has mother’s engagement ring stolen
A daughter has been left distraught after her mother’s engagement ring was stolen.The heirloom - described as a marquisette set with three small diamonds - was one of three rings to be taken from the...
View ArticleJohn Lamont MSP fears Borders courts future after Open Door Days snub
An MSP has cast further doubt on the future of Selkirk and Jedburgh’s sheriff courts after both were left off a list of Open Doors Days to show the public how the justice system works.A total of 18...
View ArticleJedburgh home with the Wow! factor
Originally built as a detached bungalow in 1954, Windward, Jedburgh is an exceptional property that was later extended, and an upstairs conversion added. It is built in a dress stone to the rear with a...
View Article‘Top quality’ sheep at Roberton
A young Cheviot tup from Alistair Warden, Skelfhill, Hawick took the top ticket at Roberton Show, held at the village in mostly good weather on Saturday.Overall judge Forrest Irving of Whitchesters...
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