Early plans for 220 homes in Kelso given the go-ahead, despite sewage concerns
The principle of 220 new homes in Kelso has been accepted by councillors, despite concerns about the capacity of the town’s sewage works.At Tuesday’s planning committee meeting members approved...
View ArticleCouncil turn to pub for town services hub
A ‘town centre hub’ for Selkirk is a step closer with the submission of a planning application by the council to convert the Cross Keys Inn.The council is in the process of purchasing the property to...
View ArticleBirneyknowe turbines plan lodged with unit
Plans were lodged this week for up to 15 wind turbines measuring up to 132m at Birneyknowe, between Hawick and Bonchester Bridge. Wind energy company Banks Renewables confirmed it had submitted a...
View ArticleWedderlie prepares to celebrate herd’s 100 years
The renowned Wedderlie herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle celebrates its centenary this summer.And owners John and Marion Tilson, and their daughter, Wanda Hobbs, will host an open day at their farm, near...
View ArticleChildren to enjoy battle reenactment
Around 1,800 children from Hawick and the surrounding area will gather on the outskirts of the town next Thursday to watch a special reenactment of the Battle of Hornshole.The event is part of Hawick’s...
View ArticleSafety first for Gala Air Cadets
Galashiels Air Cadets received a visit from British Transport Police to help get their Borders Railway-themed safety course under way.The entry-level course in Workplace Hazard Awareness, which is...
View ArticleCanines take the lead in Earlston fundraising exercise
More than 80 people and over 40 dogs (mostly rescues) turned out on for The BIG Borders Dog Walk in Earlston.The sponsored event, organised by Borders Pet Rescue, was held to raise funds to create a...
View ArticleFrom Kelso to Kabul: Union Jack flies to disaster zones
There are constant reminders of how different life is here in Afghanistan to what it is like back home at Kelso. In northern Afghanistan, the mountains are highly unstable and not just prone to...
View ArticleBanking on laughs
Caddonfoot village hall was the stage for a comedy night hosted by comedian Bruce Fummey.The event raised £2,350 for Caddonfoot Parent and Toddlers Group and was supported by local businesses.The group...
View ArticleWedding of the Year would have had Kirstie greetin’
This week, Shoogly Towers has mostly been recovering from the Wedding of the Year. Well, when I say Shoogly Towers I actually mean the Shoogly nippers, myself and Mr E. Gamford stayed behind to tend to...
View ArticleWind turbines argument has created great deal of passion
Government targets for renewable energy using wind turbines and solar panels have led to endless protests, neighbours in conflict, family rows and friends falling out. Just occasionally they have...
View ArticlePampering pays off for Selkirk charity
The Selkirk-based Scottish H.A.R.T. charity found itself well and truly pampered when a student of Telford College in Edinburgh chose them as her favoured recipient of a special day in the education...
View ArticleMaking the most of accounting software
Within Sage Accounts there are several powerful tools for reporting and data interrogation. The program itself comes with many reports for each module including detailed nominal activity, profit and...
View ArticleOxford professor is Tweeddale’s new Lord-Lieutenant
The Queen has appointed well-known history professor, Sir Hew Strachan, as the new Lord-Lieutenant of Tweeddale.Sir Hew will succeed Captain Sir David Younger KCVO, who retires on 20 May 2014.The...
View ArticleHaining is popping up on High Street
The Haining Charitable Trust (HCT) is setting up shop for the day at 1 Tower Street, Selkirk, on May 12, in a bid to update the local community on progress concerning the estate, and encouraging...
View ArticleWatch out for trots in calves
There is nothing worse for calves than an outbreak of diarrhoea, write SAC Consulting’s veterinary investigation officers at St Boswells. The losses can be high and it is hard work to nurse affected...
View ArticleGame on as Peebles sports facilities open
The new state-of-the-art sports facilities at Peebles High School have been opened to pupils and the public just 11 months after work started.An indoor four-court games hall, general purpose hall,...
View ArticleOutdoors forum meeting invite
Do you walk, cycle, horse-ride, canoe or own/manage land? If so, the Outdoor Access Team at Scottish Borders Council (SBC) would like to invite you to an open meeting being held by the Local Outdoor...
View ArticleLanghope Rig turbine test passes without incident
Two test runs for wind turbine deliveries to the Langhope Rig site near Alemoor Reservoir took place without incident through the tight streets of Denholm last week.A spokeswoman for developers SSE...
View ArticleMisty makes most of bank’s support
Beauty therapist Misty Crew has proudly opened the doors to her own beauty salon in Galashiels thanks to support from RBS.With support from RBS business specialist Craig Dickson, Misty has been able to...
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