Gordon Arms hootenannay
Folk band Real Time will be performing at the Gordon Arms Hotel this Sunday (April 13) at 7.30pm, with Kenny Speirs and Eilidh Grant on vocals, Tom Roseburgh on keyboards and Danny Hart – who recently...
View ArticleCall for used Borders-bound diesel trains to be upgraded
Campaigners have called for the used Class 158 diesel trains earmarked for the new Borders railway to be refurbished to a high standard.The Campaign for Borders Rail (CBR) this week revealed it had...
View ArticleArtists’ design talks
Art and design students at Border College are gaining valuable insight from freelance artists and designers.The college organised the talks by working artists who offer students an insight into the...
View ArticleSuperb turnout for dinner does the KOSB Association proud
The Berwick Branch of the King’s Own Scottish Borderers’ Association commemorated the anniversary of the Raising of the Regiment in 1689 with a recent dinner at Marshall Meadows Country House Hotel on...
View ArticleJim Clark Rally venue switch is welcomed by Kelso councillors
Pumping £4.5million into the local economy and attracting crews and spectators from home and abroad means the Jim Clark Rally is a vital event.Just how important it is to the Borders was outlined in a...
View ArticleLand of the ‘purple fingers’ gives sense of joy and hope
After writing about the Afghan presidential election, correspondent Union Jack thought he would turn his pen to something else this week.“However, such was the anticipation, excitement, nervousness and...
View ArticleMilestone donates garden kit to help Clovenfords school
A donation of free gardening equipment looks set to boost the green fingers of all those involved with a project to develop the grounds at Clovenfords Primary School.Children, parents, staff and the...
View ArticleExpo and trips boost region
Tourism businesses from across the region showcased the very best the Borders has to offer at this year’s VisitScotland expo - the national tourism organisation’s flagship travel trade event.Over 250...
View ArticleNHS Borders reports improvements in norovirus situation at BGH
The battle against norovirus which hit the Borders General Hospital appears to be being won.Ward 9 has re-opened and NHS Borders say just bays remain closed – one each in Wards 10 and 11An NHS Borders...
View ArticleDissertation blues: the end is nigh
I’m writing this column having just completed my university dissertation: a document of almost 10,000 words explaining a study that I’ve been working on over the last six months. I’ve spent the past...
View ArticleFree law advice for businesses
A pair of free seminars on the changing face of employment law will equip Borders businesses for the forthcoming economic boost created by the revival of train services, lawyer Iain Burke has said.Mr...
View ArticleFarming: Market prices
Round-up of market prices from the Borders and north Northumberland.woolerAt their weekly primestock sale last Wednesday John Swan Ltd had forward and sold 415 hoggs and 203 ewes and rams. Heavier...
View ArticleResidents’ pleas fail to halt hen shed scheme
Despite a second plea from neighbours for councillors to reject a plan for a chicken shed at Whim, Lamancha, the scheme has been approved.Members of the planning committee gave the go-ahead on Monday,...
View ArticleCrash closes road for over three hours
A van driver has escaped serious injury after his vehicle rolled following a collision with a car on the A699 near St Boswells.The incident occurred at 6.45am on Wednesday, one mile from St...
View ArticleFurther growth in Scottish economy
Scotland’s private sector economy ended the opening quarter of the year with another strong month of growth, according to a Bank of Scotland report. The study found improving business conditions and...
View ArticleLib Dems want ‘practical approach’ to cross-border healthcare
Scottish and English Liberal Democrats are calling for a “practical approach” to cross-border health care during the referendum debate.As part of the Better Together campaign, Borders MP Michael Moore...
View ArticleVirus continues to hit patients
The ‘winter vomiting bug’ norovirus continues to affect patients at the BGH.NHS Borders confirmed on Wednesday that one bay in the hospital’s Ward 10 is closed to new admissions.Earlier this week wards...
View ArticleHeading off-piste for a splash of yellow
The weather was still a bit brisk at the weekend, but the harbingers of spring are gathering momentum. Many martins are already here and there were numerous reports of odd swallows from around the...
View ArticleMarket Prices
woolerAt their weekly primestock sale last Wednesday John Swan Ltd had forward and sold 415 hoggs and 203 ewes and rams. Heavier sheep slightly harder to cash with in spec sheep meeting a good...
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ANCRUMChildren’s ceilidhAncrum Under-5s Group is holding a kids’ ceilidh tomorrow (Friday), 10-11.30am, in the village hall. Children aged 3-7 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are available...
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