Grotto and grant boost baby unit funds
In recognition of the care and ongoing support from the BGH’s Special Care Baby Unit since their son Matthew was born prematurely in 2012, Shona (second from left) and Peter Valentine (far right with...
View ArticleWarnings issued by forecasters
The Met Office has issued a ‘Be Aware’ weather warning for the region today, Thursday, due to forecasted heavy rain, hail and snow on higher ground.In addition, a warning has been issued for Sunday,...
View ArticleShaw Park wind farm appeal submitted
An appeal has been lodged with the Scottish Government by Minto man Jim Shanks, who is seeking to build a nine-turbine wind farm near Stow.Mr Shanks first submitted a plan for the community-owned Shaw...
View ArticleA heron, an egret and an otter walk into a bar ... no joke, but it made me smile
After my “stushie” last week about seeing what I thought was a glaucous gull on my local stretch of the Ettrick, I finally received confirmation from the experts that it was indeed that rare arctic...
View ArticleDistrict news January 23
CaddonfootChurchSunday will be the Rev Marion Dodd’s final service in Caddonfoot Church after more than two years as Interim Moderator and Locum.There will be a farewell gathering for Marion in the...
View ArticleBorder police cash should benefit the region
LOCAL POLICINGRecent figures revealed that Scottish Borders Council provided Police Scotland with more than £160,000, which hired the equivalent of four extra officers for our area. However, under the...
View ArticleSBC: could do better on consultation
Scottish Borders Council is currently hosting a series of public consultation meetings in local schools around the region to garner views on plans to make radical changes to the school week.SBC is keen...
View ArticleChanges to school week look a foregone conclusion
Borders parents are going to be faced with an asymmetric school week, whether they want it or not, according to one local councillor.Kelso councillor Tom Weatherston was speaking at the recent session...
View ArticleKelso councillor continues fight to tackle dog fouling
Attempts to get dogs banned from sports pitches and children’s play areas in the Borders will now be considered by the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (CoSLA).The recent Scottish Borders...
View ArticleKiller sends chilling messages from prison
A convicted murderer sent threatening letters to an ex-girlfriend from his prison cell, a court heard last week.And killer Dean Rippon smirked when Sheriff Derrick McIntyre jailed him for nine months –...
View ArticleSheriff Court
Police and sheriff grant custody pleaA DRUNKEN man who demanded to be taken to the cells, had his wish granted after breaching an ASBO.Colin Gill spent two nights in custody after he lay on the floor...
View ArticleTown’s council a hit on Facebook
A Facebook page set up by Kelso Community Council little more than a month ago has already attracted more than 9,000 hits.At this month’s meeting of the community council, Provost John Bassett...
View ArticlePTA ceilidh bar plan opposed
AN OBJECTION has been lodged by the police to a parent and teacher association (PTA) operating a bar at their upcoming ceilidh.St Ronan’s Primary School PTA have applied to the council’s licensing...
View ArticleThree groups successful in council grant scheme bids
Grant applications from three local charitable organisations totalling almost £10,000 have been approved by councillors this week.At a meeting of the executive committee on Tuesday, members agreed to...
View ArticleWorkshops to boost sheep supply chain
The first of a series of free workshops aimed at boosting sheep profitability takes place near Lauder next Thursday (January 28).The practical and interactive sessions are designed to add value, reduce...
View ArticleCourt briefs
Pay-back time for teenage attackerA GALASHIELS teenager who punched and kicked another man, has been ordered to complete 225 hours of unpaid work.Ryan Scott, 18, of Meigle Street was also sentenced to...
View ArticlePricey straw prompts Duns farms shed tour
The rising cost of straw and its shortage even in the Borders means many beef producers are looking at alternatives say experts.SAC Consulting have organised a free farm tour in Berwickshire to look at...
View ArticleMemorial on the move
Plans have been submitted to the council for permission to move St Boswells’ war memorial closer to the centre of the village.Should the planning permission be granted, the memorial will be moved,...
View ArticleNearly half a million pounds found to help alleviate social work ‘budget...
BUDGETS have been frozen at the council to enable £450,000 of funds to be made available to support ‘budget pressures’ in 2014/15.Members of the executive committee approved the plan at their meeting...
View ArticleWinnie sees the benefits of self-employment
After 17 years as a graphic designer with Lyle & Scott, redundancy made Winnie Stewart take the leap into self-employment.With help from Business Gateway’s free workshops and on-going support she...
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