UK no more, say Proclaimers, as pro-Union campaign starts
IN their iconic 1988 song Cap In Hand, Craig and Charlie Reid understood that Stranraer’s lowly league position was due to the absence of a Hibernian goalkeeper, but were unable to fathom why Scotland...
View ArticleThe school with one pupil closes its doors
CENTURIES of education have come to an end at Ettrick school.The area’s smallest primary closed its doors for what could be the last time earlier this week.No children are enrolled for next year, so...
View ArticleBorders business dinner raises £3,400 for Glasgow hospice
Borders business women presented The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice in Glasgow with a cheque for £3,400 which was raised at the British Blind and Shutter Association’s (BBSA) annual dinner. The...
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 ArticleResidents fear for community and school as Ettrick primary closes
THE Ettrick Shepherd James Hogg learned to read and write there, with education at Ettrick School dating back to 1725.But on Tuesday those who are likely to be the last children schooled there said...
View ArticleJed school refurb job shock
THERE has been bewilderment over news that the much-touted phase six of refurbishment work planned for Jedburgh Grammar School does not exist.At this week’s meeting of Scottish Borders Council...
View ArticlePeebles programme
If you are aged 12 to 21, a summer activity programme has been organised in consultation with Tweeddale Youth Action’s Young People’s Youth Management Group, which is held every Wednesday 1-1.45pm at...
View ArticleFines follow Hawick rammy
TROUBLE flared in Hawick during the early hours of Sunday. Police were alerted to an incident in Baker Street around 2am.Officers have confirmed that two local men, aged 19 and 20, were involved in a...
View ArticleMARKET PRICES
ST BOSWELLSJohn Swan Ltd sold 66 clean cattle, 54 OTM cattle, 1953 spring lambs, 838 ewesBullocks (23) averaged 211p per kg (+4.2p on the week); heifers (41) averaged 212.2p per kg, (+0.2p on the...
View ArticleDam fine win at Heriot for Mosse
THE weather held out for the recent Heriot open sheepdog trial on the airstrip field at the village’s Macfie Hall.Past Swedish champion Mosse Magnusson and his bitch Dam (93 points) won top honours at...
View ArticlePeebles promising
ORGANISERS are hoping for good weather in the run up to Peebles Show next weekend.New free parking has been organised for the event in Hay Lodge Park, one of the largest one-day shows in...
View Articlelandlines
A few days with sunshine last week changed the look of winter barley crops, bringing the prospect of harvest a little closer. The weather also allowed a spurt of silage making and brought a sliver of...
View ArticleBorder Union Show trophy winners
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONSAndrew and Gillian McCowan; reserve: J. & C. FletcherCATTLEBEEF CATTLE INTER-BREED CHAMPIONSHIP: Renton & Redden Partners, Clarence House, Shielfield, Berwick upon...
View Article‘Hunter was outstanding’
THE Border Union Show was blessed with sunshine on Friday and Saturday, much to the relief of competitors, show-goers and organisers.The show went ahead after the layout was changed slightly because of...
View ArticleHigh-visibility raiders hunted
POLICE are probing a forced entry at Scottish Power’s depot in Melrose Road, Galashiels.Thieves escaped with various pieces of equipment and a number of high-visibility jackets. The raiders struck...
View ArticleCompetition rules
To qualify for entry you must be working or have access to a professional kitchen and commercial dining room and/or be a chef, apprentice, student or trainee in professional cookery with no more than...
View ArticleStreets ahead
Johnny Streets, above, was 25 and a commis chef at the County Hotel, Selkirk, when he was unanimously judged the winner of last year’s competition. He started there as a kitchen porter and has been...
View ArticleOpen Country by Erica Hume Niven
The killing times – this phrase as it reads could refer to many things. Although I have seen this leaflet many times, something about those words particularly struck me today. I stopped and just looked...
View ArticleConditions terrible, situation normal
Wind and drizzle were the order of the day as I set out with the forlorn hope of seeing something interesting to write about. Cauldshiels Loch near Melrose is usually a good bet at this time of year,...
View ArticleLangholm shows power of ancient traditions
Langholm celebrated its age-old traditions and customs on Friday as hundreds of exiles and visitors joined the townsfolk for the annual Common Riding.It remained dry, and at times very warm and sunny,...
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