Scrutiny spotlight on rally
The current format of the Jim Clark Rally will be subjected to close scrutiny after what is thought to be the worst accident in Scottish rallying.The organising committee will await the outcome of the...
View ArticlePolice called after man ‘self harming’
When Darryll Stanton had a bust-up with his wife, he ended up cutting himself on his head with a disposable razor and police were called.The 37-year-old admitted that when he is angry he either...
View ArticlePavilion cinema to screen live tribute to D-Day troops
It was the beginning of the end for the Nazi occupation of Europe, but 70 years ago tomorrow, D-Day also saw thousands of Allied troops lose their lives on the beaches of Normandy.To mark their...
View ArticleGalashiels clubber lost temper with drugs-request pest
Attacking a man outside a Galashiels nightclub in front of a police officer cost Craig Williamson a £300 fine.The 28-year-old chef pleaded guilty to assaulting his victim in Overhaugh Street on April...
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Appointment Night in April was an important one for these five Souters. Royal Burgh Standard Bearer Greg MacDougall is flanked here by his Attendants – behind, Darren Knox and Thomas Bell and in front,...
View ArticleTime to fly the flags
In addition to the flag of the Royal and Ancient Burgh, there are six other flags each year at Selkirk Common Riding – those of the Hammermen, the Weavers, the Fleshers, the Colonial Society, the...
View ArticleCheers! Volunteers’ work recognised
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland volunteers were presented with mugs by the charity in recognition of the work they do during their weekly meetings at the Focus Centre in Galashiels. This week – June...
View ArticleFather makes emotional plea for new home approval
A Heriot family has been given permission to build a new home on a greenfield site despite councillors being told it went against planning policy.Andy Smith made an emotional statement to a meeting of...
View ArticleBook Festival staff’s favourite picks
This week, staff behind the scenes at the Brewin Dolphin Borders Book Festival pick their favourite events from this year’s 2014 programme.“John is a great storyteller, and The Wolf in Winter grips you...
View ArticleRural views sought
Anyone interested in rural issues is invited to send in ideas for Scotland’s first Rural Parliament in November.Parliament organisers, Scottish Rural Action (SRA) is asking for ideas for the themes to...
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Some welcome summer sunshine got this year’s St Boswells Village Week off to a flying start at the weekend – with more fun still to come.Things kicked off on Saturday morning with a coffee morning run...
View ArticleMarket Prices
WoolerAt their weekly sale of primestock held last Wednesdday John Swan Ltd had forward and sold 249 new season lambs, 67 hoggs and young sheep and 45 ewes.Increase in spring lamb numbers, resulted in...
View ArticleChildren take steps to carry out charity work
When is a walk not a walk? When it’s a matter of life or death.That’s the stark contrast between taking a stroll down the lanes and through the woodlands around Selkirk and Lilliesleaf, and walking in...
View ArticleThe best results come from using the appropriate tools at your disposal
You may have noticed that some businesses seem to like the idea of bypassing the need for a website altogether, using Facebook instead.You type their website address into your browser and you are taken...
View ArticleClarification
Borders farmers and other producers will be among those putting the finishing touches to livestock and other exhibits for the Highland Show later this month.Livestock numbers are up for the 174th show,...
View ArticleKirkley Hall a main sponsor at Glendale
Northumberland College’s land-based Kirkley Hall Campus is to be one of the main sponsors of this year’s Glendale Show.The Glendale Show, held on the outskirts of Wooler is the premier show in North...
View ArticleAll the fun of the fair at Tweedbank
Great weather and some great crowds saw this year’s Tweedbank Fair turn out to be one of the best, according to the event’s chairman.Rob Goudie was speaking after the 2014 programme of events came to...
View ArticleEarly start brings great result with redstart surprise
I woke up last Saturday at the ungodly hour of 4am and couldn’t get back to sleep again. Lying there, mind racing, I suddenly remembered that I still had the last leg of my dawn breeding bird survey to...
View ArticleCouncil colleagues slam retrospective bid by Aitchison
Members of the council’s planning committee expressed disbelief that a fellow councillor erected a canopy over a balcony at his Stow home without planning permission.A retrospective planning...
View ArticleBorders still in shock over rally tragedy
My thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those who were so tragically killed at the weekend as they watched the Jim Clark rally. Likewise, I hope those who have been injured will...
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