2016 sees rise in demand for rural housing in region
Property sales across the Borders are being driven forward by rising demand for quality rural homes that are sensitively priced, according to leading independent property consultancy, CKD Galbraith.CKD...
View ArticleNot voting? Well, let’s hear no moaning
When Scotland held its independence referendum less than two years ago, there were admiring – and envious – glances from many parts of the globe.The level of voter engagement in the run-up to...
View ArticleThe powers of Scotland
Today’s Scottish Parliament elections are the most important since the first were held for Holyrood in 1999.With the historic Scotland Bill having now passed through both Westminster and Edinburgh...
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APPLETREEHALLSWIMembers had an interesting and informative talk on different ways to pay for care in the home. Competitions – decorated photograph frame – 1, Grace Shiel; 2, Nancy Dunne; 3, Jacqui...
View ArticleMan convicted of benefit fraud
A Galashiels man has been found guilty of receiving almost £6,000 in various benefits that he was not entitled to.Grant Mitchell, 43, of Talisman Avenue, had denied receiving £5,929.85 in housing...
View Article£400 fine for trailer thief
A man who stole a trailer from a car park in Galashiels has been fined £400 at Selkirk Sheriff Court.Billy MacKenzie, 26, drove from Kelso in his pick-up truck to the Hall Street park, where he...
View ArticleDriver was more than four times booze limit
An accounts administrator was found to be more than four times the legal alcohol limit for driving three hours after her car ran off the road.Jordan Vickers was banned from the road for 16 months and...
View ArticleSheriff court round-up
BACKGROUND REPORTSBackground reports have been ordered into a Duns woman who admitted two separate offences within the space of three months.Alison Hume, 39, pleaded guilty at Jedburgh Sheriff Court to...
View ArticleWomen are making it work in agriculture
Successful and inspiring female graduates and students of SRUC are trying to encourage more women to seek out a fulfilling career in agriculture and the land based sector.Universities Scotland...
View ArticleOphelia’s Fringe poster design in Dynamic show
Five-year-old Ophelia Williams from St. Mary’s School Melrose has been named the Scottish Borders regional winner of the 2016 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Schools Poster Competition.Ophelia’s winning...
View ArticleFarmers are targets in scams
NFU Scotland is urging its members to remain vigilant as fraudulent scams continue to target the farming community.With basic payments on going and farmers amidst a busy time, the message remains clear...
View ArticleWATCH: Bobbies on the beat in dance challenge
Scottish police officers have accepted an international challenge to show off their best dance moves.A team from the force showed off their skills at Edinburgh Castle in response to the challenge from...
View ArticleSecond victim of A68 crash dies
Last month’s fatal road accident in the Borders has claimed a second victim.Jim Elliot, 78, who was injured in the two-vehicle incident on the A68 in April, has now died, 11 days later.The Jedburgh...
View ArticleMerger of firms across the border
Chartered Accountants Douglas Home & Co have announced their merger with the East Linton-based firm of Dickson & Co., which took place on the May 1. With branches in Kelso, Hawick, Haddington...
View ArticleWeirdness in Jedburgh
Jedburgh residents are at a loss to explain some recent oddness affecting cars in the town centre.Over a period of hours yesterday (Wednesday, May 4) several drivers reported that the immobilisers in...
View ArticleHolyrood 2016: SNP fall short of overall majority
THE SNP has fallen narrowly short of a majority victory in the Holyrood election - despite a commanding win which will see Nicola Sturgeon returned as first Minister.The nationalists claimed 63 seats...
View ArticleHolyrood 2016 live blog: results and analysis
Our reporters are working throughout the night and tomorrow to bring you the results from every seat and list area alongside analysis of what they mean for the wider Scottish political landscape. Our...
View ArticleLamont retains seat
Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire will be represented by Tory candidate John Lamont in the Scottish Parliament for the next five years.Just before 7am this morning returning officer Tracey Logan...
View ArticleGetting it right for Borders carers
An event to celebrate Carers Week will take place in the Borders on June 8. Organised by Borders Voluntary Care Voice and Borders Carers Centre, the free event is open to unpaid family carers, service...
View ArticleStable support from Kelso Rotarians
Kelso Rotary Club president John Lafferty presents a cheque to Nicky Glendinning and Mr Bling, of Stable Life at Dryden, Ashkirk.Last year Vanessa Henderson, of Stable Life, spoke at a club meeting...
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