First offender admonished
A MAN who banged on the door and windows of his estranged wife’s home was admonished.First offender Norman Scott, of Synton Parkhead Farm Cottages, Selkirk, pleaded guilty to refusing to leave and...
View ArticleEoin’s flying high with a new angle
Eoin Fairgrieve has come a long way since he started as a young 19-year-old ghillie on the River Tweed around Kelso back in 1988.Nowadays, you’re just as likely to find him piloting a remote helicopter...
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A man jailed after a stand-off with armed police in Jedburgh has been caged for 10 years for armed robberies and making bomb threats in London.David Williamson used an imitation gun in his robberies...
View ArticleWizard of a show sees Kelso cast create some real magic
There was a lot riding on the opening night of this first shot at the much-loved Wizard of Oz by the cast and crew of KAOS Musical Theatre Company.Its status as a big-screen landmark containing iconic...
View ArticleSBC told to make care home improvements
An inspector has told the council to invest in improvements to Waverley Care Home in Galashiels, despite plans being in place for major changes.Following an unnannounced visit, Lesley Smith from the...
View ArticleCheers or small beer ?
Local bosses are waiting to see the finer details behind the Chancellor’s budget bullet points before giving him the thumbs up or thumbs down.But industry leaders have already said they expected more...
View ArticleBGH pool pledge welcomed but worries still remain
Campaigners have called on NHS Borders to issue a timescale for the delivery of new hydrotherapy facilities to replace those at the BGH.It follows a pledge from NHS Borders chairman John Raine who has...
View ArticleTeen says hunger fuelled food theft
A teenager who stole from shops in Galashiels was jailed for four months at Selkirk Sheriff Court on Monday.Mark McCarry, 18, claimed he had no money or food, and was hungry when he stole muffins from...
View ArticleThis should not be the end of the road for Hogg
Only one place to begin this week with Stuart Hogg becoming only the third international to be shown a red card in the 134-year history of Scottish rugby, following Nathan Hines and Scott Murray.One...
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BEDRULEQuizA quiz night will be held in the village hall on March 22 at 7.30pm – call 01450 870506 for more information and to book a table. This event will be preceded at 7pm by the hall...
View ArticleAnimals are treated with respect but not sentementality
The British relationship with animals isn’t so much complicated as peculiar.At one end of the spectrum there is anthropomorphic pet-owning, cats doing “amusing” things on YouTube and ridiculous events...
View ArticleAnimals are treated with respect but not sentementality
The British relationship with animals isn’t so much complicated as peculiar.At one end of the spectrum there is anthropomorphic pet-owning, cats doing “amusing” things on YouTube and ridiculous events...
View ArticleMarket Prices
woolerAt their fortnightly sale last week John Swan Ltd had forward and sold 357 store cattle.The annual show for the Robin Scott Trophy was also held which was kindly sponsored by Minsups, represented...
View ArticleBeing led a merry dance on my hols
I have returned – and I can already hear some readers’ cries: “Oh no! We thought the editor had seen sense and pulled Grey Matter out by the roots.” Nae such luck. However, I know many of you have...
View ArticlePolice hunt home raiders
Police are still hunting the raiders who made off with jewellery worth over £33,000 from a house in Melrose at the weekend.An appeal for any witnesses who may have noticed anything suspicious has been...
View ArticleGala’s historic cross likely to be dismantled
Experts are exploring what needs to be done to repair the Mercat Cross in Galashiels which was damaged by a van last week.It may have to be dismantled and might not be restored in time for the Braw...
View ArticleCentenary celebrations for Brownies
Brownies from Galashiels district celebrated the 100th birthday of their movement by inviting Rainbows, Guides, senior section and leaders to their party in the town’s Volunteer Hall on...
View ArticleBanned after Gala stag night
After enjoying a stag night, Andrew Schiebe was caught drink-driving when he lost control of his car on the outskirts of Galashiels.Schiebe, 32, of Mossilee Crescent, Galashiels, admitted driving on...
View ArticleFresh outbreak of norovirus hits two local hospitals
VISITORS are once again being urged to stay away from hospital wards following another outbreak of norovirus.Wards at the BGH and Haylodge Hospital in Peebles are currently affected.After a lengthy...
View ArticlePatients stuck in hospital for 7,500 days due to delays
Delayed discharges left patients in Borders hospital beds unnecessarily for more than 7,500 days last year, new figures have revealed.‘Bed blocking’, where patients are well enough to be discharged but...
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