Budget implications for individuals
Chancellor George Osborne unveiled a series of significant measures in his 2014 Budget. Here are some affecting individuals.Allowances and rate bands: From April 6, 2015 the personal allowance for all...
View ArticleTweedbank lessons are simply out of this world
Tweedbank Primary School P1-3 pupils learned about “Day or Night” in a Generation Science Workshop.Pictured taking part are Grace Moffat (P1) and Addison Bell (P3).The children had great fun while...
View ArticleMemorial wall plan rejected
The council has rejected a call for a memorial wall in a Kelso cemetery, stating a ‘compelling business case’ needs to be established.Community councillor John King made the initial suggestion, which...
View ArticleOrganisers gear up for Scotsheep in Berwickshire
Thousands of visitors are expected to attend this year’s NSA Scotsheep at Quixwood, Berwickshire in June. And they can look forward to an action-packed event with a huge variety of activities to grab...
View ArticleBernat Klein - A revolutionary in colour
Tributes have been paid to pioneering fashion designer Bernat Klein, who died last Thursday, aged 91, after a short illness.The celebrated textile mill owner, famed for brightening Scotland’s drab...
View ArticleHow to claim back NI contributions
Q. I have received a letter telling me I may qualify for a £2,000 rebate of National Insurance Contributions (NIC). How do I sign up?A. The new employment allowance has been available since April 6 and...
View ArticleChamber backs calls for improved mobile coverage
The chamber of commerce has supported the Federation of Small Businesses in Scotland in its call for improved mobile phone coverage.The FSB’s Scottish policy convenor, Andy Willox, has said good...
View ArticleFarming through the ages at Coldstream
An exhibition looking at farming in Berwickshire over the last 300 years has opened at Coldstream Museum.Agricultural Life in Berwickshire examines how farming life and technology in the county has...
View ArticlePassing on happy childhood memories
The Easter hols have been very busy ones for all at Shoogly Towers. Like many families, the first pale rays of sun signal the first ‘proper’ trip of the year to the beach. You know, the first trip of...
View ArticleIt’s a case of ‘take your pick’ when it comes to survey results
There is a theory that bird counts indicate the density of bird watchers in any given area rather than the number of birds. There’s also a theory that – perish the thought of course – that any survey...
View ArticleBorders faces losing two councillors
The number of local councillors could be reduced from 34 to 32, should Boundary Commission proposals be given the go-ahead.Councillors are set to discuss the commission’s suggestion at a meeting today...
View ArticleRejuvenation and need for more jobs will be key issues as seven fight for...
Seven candidates have entered the ring for the Hawick and Denholm seat on Scottish Borders Council, writes Bob Burgess.The by-election on May 22 resulted from the death in February of Conservative...
View ArticleFresh calls for NHS bosses to face public
With continued problems of cars parking along the main thoroughfare in Darnick and on residential streets, villagers have called for a second meeting with NHS bosses.The issues first materialised late...
View ArticleIt’s a case of ‘take your pick’ when it comes to survey results
There is a theory that bird counts indicate the density of bird watchers in any given area rather than the number of birds. There’s also a theory that – perish the thought of course – that any survey...
View ArticleBlythswood Care monthly collections
The Blythswood Care lorry will be making its monthly visits on Monday and Tuesday (May 5 and 6). On Monday it stops at Edinburgh Road Car Park, Peebles, from 11.30am-noon; Asda, Galashiels, 1.30-2pm;...
View ArticleLamb’s ‘Wham Bam’ campaign in marketing award finals
“Wham Bam Thank You Lamb”, the Quality Meat Scotland advertising campaign to boost lamb sales and promote the meat as an easy to cook option and a good mid-week meal option, has been shortlisted in...
View ArticleMarket Prices
woolerAt their fortnightly store sale last Tuersday John Swan Ltd had forward and sold 162 store cattle.Buyers in abundance and with grass arriving all classes in keen demand, greater numbers could be...
View ArticleGala’s Mercat Cross repaired
The completion of repair work to Galashiels’ historic Mercat Cross has been welcomed by the chairman of the town’s annual summer festival.The monument, which dates back to 1867, plays a significant...
View ArticleTraffic warden service ‘will be maintained’ by officers on the beat,...
Councillors have been told that there has been a “misunderstanding” between the council and Police Scotland and that officers will enforce parking matters.Council chief executive Tracey Logan told...
View ArticleAssisted Area Status boost for Hawick, Galashiels, Selkirk and Tweedbank
Borders MP Michael Moore and George Lyon MEP have welcomed the UK Government’s plans to offer significant grant support to businesses based in the Borders.The Department of Business Innovation and...
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