Prominent Jedburgh unit to get new lease of life
PLANNING permission has been given for a vacant Jedburgh unit to be used for retail sales, against the council’s policy regarding use of allocated employment land.The Border Print and Packaging...
View ArticleHaining studios help meet vision for estate
Meeting Andrew Nimmo-Smith’s vision for the Haining in Selkirk has been a labour of love, but six new studios are helping the Haining Charitable Trust work towards it.In his will, Mr Nimmo-Smith saw...
View ArticleSuccess for council in bid for jobs assistance
The inclusion of 13 areas of the Borders in a draft Government paper which will enable these areas to get extra funding help has been welcomed.The UK Government’s draft Assisted Areas map was discussed...
View ArticleBowhill slides into action
Bowhill House and Country Estate is revamping its adventure playground, to be unveiled before it opens to visitors for the new season on April 5. The new equipment includes two longer zip-wires, each...
View ArticleHeron changes its feeding practices
With almost non-stop rain since the beginning of the year, the appearance of the sun on Sunday (albeit temporary) was enough of an incentive to get out into the countryside. Since we got our new pup...
View ArticleGala traders’ roads relief
Traders in Galashiels will breathe a sigh of relief after resurfacing work to two main central shopping streets was rescheduled for Sundays.More than 50 local shopkeepers and business owners had signed...
View ArticleEfforts continue to bear fruit at Earlston
Nearly 20 local people turned out last Saturday to plant the latest batch of fruit trees and bushes around Earlston.Undeterred by the theft of some trees in the autumn, the Orchard Town group...
View ArticleBorders date for organic farmers
Organic farmers from around Scotland converge on Berwickshire today for an annual conference.Organised by SRUC and SAC Consulting, producers meet first in Cockburnspath village hall before visiting...
View ArticleOut of hours care cover ‘not cut’
FOLLOWING concerns about rumours that the Borders Emergency Care Service (BECS) has been withdrawn, NHS Borders Chief Executive Calum Campbell has spoken out in a bid to allay public fears.Speaking to...
View ArticleFrom depression to inspiration
PND Borders, a postnatal depression service, has received a hefty donation as a result of an event organised by Galashiels woman Johanna McLeod.She inspired 20 people to join her on a 13-mile walk to...
View ArticleRise in number of older residents will ‘challenge’ agencies
THE increasing number of older people in the Borders will be a ‘challenge’ for the adult protection agencies, councillors have been told.Jim Wilson, independent chair of the adult protection committee,...
View ArticleInitiative revealed to help produce easy-read material
A team of volunteers, including people with a learning disability, are preparing to tour the Borders teaching health and social care workers and volunteers how to produce easy-read documents.The new...
View ArticleHam-tastic success for local producer
Berwickshire-produced air-dried prosciutto ham has won the Best Food Award at Scotland’s Speciality Fine Food Fair for the Cayley Walton Partnership from Peelham Farm, Foulden. Denise Walton said:...
View ArticleNew play park moves step closer for Stichill
Stichill residents are finally getting their chance to meet council officials and tell them what they want in the way of new play park equipment.Scottish Borders Council this week announced it is to...
View ArticleHolocaust survivor Uri Winterstein about to talk to Jedburgh students
When Uri Winterstein started crying as he gave the reading at his first Holocaust memorial service about five years ago, he realised that he too was a survivor.For the 70-year-old grandfather was just...
View ArticleFirst listen to improve bus service
Galashiels passengers have been benefiting from an improved bus service after local operator FirstBorders increased the number of buses on Service 7, linking Langlee with Galashiels town centre.Having...
View ArticleCut food waste – save money and help environment
In Scotland we’re wasting a fifth of the food we buy every year – most of which could have been avoided.Not only does wasting food cost money but it’s also bad for the environment. Every year we throw...
View Article‘Scottish farming is at tipping point’
Milk and livestock producers, auctioneers, wholesalers and butchers have written a joint open letter to rural affairs cabinet secretary Richard Lochhead last week urging him to rethink CAP reform in...
View ArticleGold star for Shell petrol retailer
Adam Purves Galashiels Ltd has been awarded ‘Gold Retailer’ status by Shell after excelling in a variety of areas this year.The firm operates six petrol stations for Shell, including at Jedburgh,...
View ArticleJed pooch Lily is just magic for Kelso’s Wizard of Oz
Her name is Lily, she is seven years old and lives in Jedburgh, and she is all set to be one of the stars of this year’s Kelso Opera production.Lily is a Cairn terrier cross Shiatsu and is to appear as...
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