Community role for Paton-Day
JOHN Paton-Day, recently deposed at the ballot box as one of three councillors for Leaderdale and Melrose on Scottish Borders Council, will begin a new role later this month – as a member of Earlston...
View ArticleCouncil to point way with better tourist signage
ALL promotional signage for the Borders which is located at entry points into the region should be improved, it was agreed this week, writes Mark Entwistle.The decision was taken at a recent meeting of...
View ArticleKelso firm erects UK’s biggest Olympic rings on Tyne Bridge
AS dawn broke over the Newcastle skyline on Tuesday, residents awoke to see the country’s largest set of Olympic Rings attached to the iconic Tyne Bridge – and it’s all thanks to a Kelso firm.It was on...
View ArticlePatients feeling good about GPs and other local health services
MORE than 9,000 Borders residents quizzed on their experiences of GP and local NHS services said they are happy with the level of accessibility and care offered in local GP practices.The postal survey...
View ArticleBands to round off town’s big week
The pick of the finest pipe bands from across south-east and central Scotland, including the current Grade 4 world champions, will descend on Victoria Park, Innerleithen, this Saturday.The occasion is...
View ArticlePolice praise for common riding revellers
A SENIOR police officer in Hawick has praised the “positive behaviour from members of the public” during the town’s common riding last weekend.Inspector Carol Wood said: “It was pleasing to see there...
View ArticleSainsbury’s donates £50,000
SUPERMARKET giant Sainsbury’s has allocated funding of £50,000 to enhance Kelso town centre as part of its commitment to the local community.The company, which opened its store in Kelso in the autumn,...
View ArticleThanksgiving
THE combined clergy of Tweeddale will be holding an ecumenical Thanksgiving Service for The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in the Old Parish Church, Peebles, on Sunday, July 1 – the start of Royal Week in...
View ArticleGalashiels Info Hub closes
A COMMUNITY shop has closed in Galashiels after less than nine months in operation.The so-called Info Hub, at the former Eildon Travel premises at 2 Channel Street, was opened last September by...
View ArticleSt Boswells enjoys memorable Village Week
Rain definitely did not stop play last week as events in St Boswells Village Week enjoyed record attendances and, for the most part, fine weather.A varied programme of community activities filled the...
View ArticleScottish infantry in Whitehall’s firing line, say ex-KOSB officers
FORMER commanders of the King’s Own Scottish Borderers say they will not be surprised if Government plans to restructure the British Army sees famous Scottish infantry names vanish altogether, writes...
View ArticleMan bailed on drugs charges after van search
A 28-year-old Fife man appeared in private on petition from custody at Selkirk Sheriff Court on Tuesday after being arrested the previous day and charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act.Jamie Thomas...
View ArticleBorders cruising to tourism boost from the high seas
floors Castle will be on the itinerary when passengers disembark from the first cruise liner to call at Eyemouth, after the town’s harbour received approval to receive such vessels.Ms Island Sky,...
View ArticlePony fells the opposition in breed’s heartland
A FELL pony from the Cheviot hills went over to the breed’s heartland in Penrith at the weekend and won a show’s top ticket, writes Sally Gillespie.Breeder Alan Anderson of Towford Farm, near Hownam,...
View ArticleMertoun to feature on Beechgrove
MERTOUN Estates features in a gardening television show tonight.The 26 acre garden near St Boswells is the subject of the Through the Garden Gate feature in Beechgrove Garden on BBC2 Scotland at...
View ArticleCompetition funds helpful manikin
THE winners of a nationwide competition, organised by the Borders Writers Forum and aimed at combating child illness, will be announced at the Borders Book Festival in Melrose on Saturday.Writers from...
View ArticleSam’s garden wins silver at Ingliston
A KELSO landscaping company won a silver gilt for their garden in honour of an Earlston teenager bidding to become a Paralympian.Border Aggregates created ‘Sam’s Paralympic Journey’ for Gardening...
View ArticleGolden girl Rosemary remains an inspiration on the field at 79
IF you really want to look at an inspirational athlete from the Borders, you will not find a better example than discus thrower Rosemary Payne (now Rosemary Chrimes).Born in Kelso in 1933 and known...
View ArticleShelter praises council
SCOTTISH Borders Council has been praised after homelessness applications in the region fell by over a third, writes Kenny Paterson and Mark Entwistle.However, Shelter Scotland has also warned the...
View ArticleMossy makes off with honorary degree
IT has been an incredible two months for Chris Paterson, writes Kenny Paterson.The Galashiels rugby star announced his retirement from the game and almost immediately set off for New Zealand to kick-...
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