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Openreach has teamed up with Scottish Borders Housing Association to deliver 'ultrafast' broadband to 440 homes

Hundreds of Borders flats and apartments to get 'ultrafast' broadband upgrade

The plans have been filed with the council

The plans have been filed with the council

Jobs boost in pipeline as Borders quarry submits expansion plans

Photo: JPlenio/Pixabay

Photo: JPlenio/Pixabay

Local government

Borders Over-60s Club members get more than they bargained for with festive boost

The Haughhead bridge closure means horse riders are forced to use a narrow back road

The Haughhead bridge closure means horse riders are forced to use a narrow back road

Local government

Plea for Borders bridge fix amid horse riders' 'dangerous' road journeys

Children's author Vivian French with the Primary Three children for the event held at the MacArts Centre

Children's author Vivian French with the Primary Three children for the event held at the MacArts Centre

Book Week Scotland

Borders pupils attend special event during Book Week Scotland

Stock planning image. Photo: Pixabay

Stock planning image. Photo: Pixabay

Local government

Bid unveiled to convert former village hall in Borders into houses

If approved, the large solar farm will be able to generate 170MW of energy

If approved, the large solar farm will be able to generate 170MW of energy

Planning Applications

Plans submitted for 150MW solar farm on Borders farmland

The incident happened on the A68 on Saturday morning

The incident happened on the A68 on Saturday morning

One person taken to hospital following five-vehicle weekend crash in Borders

POLICE COLUMN: Keeping yourself and others safe this festive season

POLICE COLUMN: Keeping yourself and others safe this festive season

POLICE COLUMN: Keeping yourself and others safe this festive season

The River Tweed. Photo: Wendy Davidson/Camera Club

The River Tweed. Photo: Wendy Davidson/Camera Club

New planning bid on agenda as River Tweed Trail takes shape

Earlston Christmas lights last year photo: Brian Sutherland

Earlston Christmas lights last year photo: Brian Sutherland

Fundraiser launched in bid to replace Borders town's ageing Christmas lights

Kate Jones, Chris Green, Robert Finlayson and Colin Millar at Castle Warehouse

Kate Jones, Chris Green, Robert Finlayson and Colin Millar at Castle Warehouse

Iconic Borders furnishing firm's branch celebrates its 60th birthday

The front of the property

The front of the property

'Beautifully presented' four-bedroom house goes on the market in Borders

Borders man admits four counts of possession of controlled drugs

Borders man admits four counts of possession of controlled drugs

Borders man admits four counts of possession of controlled drugs

Find out how good your general knowledge is with our quiz that will get you ready for your next trip to the pub.

Find out how good your general knowledge is with our quiz that will get you ready for your next trip to the pub.

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Borders man admits assaulting neighbour in row over puppy

Borders man admits assaulting neighbour in row over puppy

Borders man admits assaulting neighbour in row over puppy

Tweeddale West councillors and members of groups including Bonnie and Floral Peebles in Haylodge Park with the sledging slope in the background. Photo: Mark Davey

Tweeddale West councillors and members of groups including Bonnie and Floral Peebles in Haylodge Park with the sledging slope in the background. Photo: Mark Davey

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Proposal for wildflower meadow on sledging slope in Borders park sparks outrage

A stock photo of a Scottish Borders Council gritter

A stock photo of a Scottish Borders Council gritter

Storm Bert latest: Snow warning upgraded for the Borders

Borders road closed due to crash involving five vehicles, say police

Borders road closed due to crash involving five vehicles, say police

Borders road closed due to crash involving five vehicles, say police

Clare and Simon Mott hold the award medal with Alex MacDonald

Clare and Simon Mott hold the award medal with Alex MacDonald

Borders shop has a UK first with prize at New York Comic Con

The project at the Selkirk church hopes to boost High Street footfall

The project at the Selkirk church hopes to boost High Street footfall

Local government

Transformation plans for Borders church get funding boost

Missing Borders man traced ‘safe and well’, say police

Missing Borders man traced ‘safe and well’, say police

Missing Borders man traced ‘safe and well’, say police

The stand, designed by architect Peter Womersley, was opened on November 21, 1964

The stand, designed by architect Peter Womersley, was opened on November 21, 1964

Gala Fairydean Rovers FC

Borders football club celebrates stand's 60th anniversary

Borders man fined after he failed to tell police who was driving his vehicle

Borders man fined after he failed to tell police who was driving his vehicle

Borders man fined after he failed to tell police who was driving his vehicle

Here's what to do if your home is affected by a storm.

Here's what to do if your home is affected by a storm.

Can you claim compensation for storm damage? Here's what to do if that happens

Lewis Roden, Co-chair of BID for Galashiels Steering Group, Debbie Paterson, Co-chair of BID for Galashiels Steering Group, Mags Fenner, BID for Galashiels Project Manager

Lewis Roden, Co-chair of BID for Galashiels Steering Group, Debbie Paterson, Co-chair of BID for Galashiels Steering Group, Mags Fenner, BID for Galashiels Project Manager

Businesses say yes to Galashiels BID proposal

Trimomtium Museum

Trimomtium Museum

Borders businesses succeed at Scottish Thistle Awards

Borders Pet Rescue seeks donations after dog 'hit by car'

Borders man jailed after being found guilty of rape and sexual assaults

Borders man jailed after being found guilty of rape and sexual assaults

Borders man jailed after being found guilty of rape and sexual assaults

Rebecca Birkbeck, Director of Community and Member Participation at Co-op

Rebecca Birkbeck, Director of Community and Member Participation at Co-op

Borders organisations receive funding boost from the Co-op

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Borders man admits breaching terms of Non-Harassment Order

The lorry under the bridge at Newcraighall

The lorry under the bridge at Newcraighall

Borders Railway services resume after lorry hits bridge

The space at the top of Dean Street, Galashiels is currently used as a garden/allotment space by the two adjacent homes

The space at the top of Dean Street, Galashiels is currently used as a garden/allotment space by the two adjacent homes

Planning Applications

Joint application seeks permission to build two houses in Galashiels

The Green, which dates back to around 1780, is on the market for offers over £560,000

The Green, which dates back to around 1780, is on the market for offers over £560,000

Burnham and Highbridge villages

'Wonderful' Borders home with self-contained annex up for sale

Earlston Paths Group were recently awarded The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) Community Network Group of the Year

Earlston Paths Group were recently awarded The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) Community Network Group of the Year

Borders group picks up top national award

Seasonal gifts made by those under a community payback order are to be on sale at Philiphaugh Community Centre on November 25 at 3.30pm

Seasonal gifts made by those under a community payback order are to be on sale at Philiphaugh Community Centre on November 25 at 3.30pm

Christmas Markets

Christmas gifts available at Borders market to help those in need

Peebles choir group InChorus will perform at Innerleithern Church of Scotland on Friday, December 6 at 7.30pm.

Peebles choir group InChorus will perform at Innerleithern Church of Scotland on Friday, December 6 at 7.30pm.

Borders choir to host Christmas concert for Food Foundation

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Why these Scottish spots have been named among the best stately homes in the UK

What is the legal drink drive limit in Scotland and what penalties are there?

When can you buy alcohol in Scotland? See the rules in place for supermarkets

Scottish city named one of the best family holiday destinations in the UK

Can you claim compensation for storm damage? Here's what to do if that happens

Met Office issues amber alert for snow and ice in Scotland amid Storm Bert

Sport

The stand, designed by architect Peter Womersley, was opened on November 21, 1964

Gala Fairydean Rovers FC

Borders football club celebrates stand's 60th anniversary

Borders Ice Rink and Eyemouth Swimming Club both received grants as part of Aldi's Scottish Sport Fund

Borders Ice Rink and Eyemouth Swimming Club both received grants as part of Aldi's Scottish Sport Fund

Borders ice rink and swim club get Aldi Scottish Sport cash boost

Patrick Harrison made his Scotland debut in Santiago

Patrick Harrison made his Scotland debut in Santiago

Townsend hands fellow Borderer first Scotland start in Portugal clash

The Borders Elite Swim Team are looking to go to Lanzarote in early 2025 to train at professional facilities Image: BEST

The Borders Elite Swim Team are looking to go to Lanzarote in early 2025 to train at professional facilities Image: BEST

Borders swim team seeks support for Lanzarote training camp

ClubSport Ettrick and Lauderdale 2024 Junior Sports Personality of the Year winner Lili Mundell with Christine Lawrie. Photo: Alwyn Johnston

ClubSport Ettrick and Lauderdale 2024 Junior Sports Personality of the Year winner Lili Mundell with Christine Lawrie. Photo: Alwyn Johnston

Borders sporting stars celebrated at annual awards ceremony

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National Sport

Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to improve on their European travels (Adam Davy/PA)

Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to improve on their European travels (Adam Davy/PA)

Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to ‘make a statement’ at Sporting

F1 announces ‘agreement in principle’ for Cadillac to join grid in 2026

Eddie Jones (left) gave Marcus Smith (right) his Test debut in 2021 (Steve Parsons/PA)

Eddie Jones (left) gave Marcus Smith (right) his Test debut in 2021 (Steve Parsons/PA)

Marcus Smith insists he is still developing despite praise from Eddie Jones

Kyren Wilson struggled with a headache during his opening match at the Barbican (Danny Lawson/PA)

Kyren Wilson struggled with a headache during his opening match at the Barbican (Danny Lawson/PA)

Kyren Wilson overcomes headache to thrash Stephen Maguire at UK Championship

Luke Littler could meet world champion Luke Humphries in the World Championship semi-final (Liam McBurney/PA)

Luke Littler could meet world champion Luke Humphries in the World Championship semi-final (Liam McBurney/PA)

Luke Littler has ‘many years’ to face Luke Humphries in World Championship final

Pep Guardiola says he will not change his approach despite Manchester City’s slump in form (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola says he will not change his approach despite Manchester City’s slump in form (Martin Rickett/PA)

I’m not going to change – Pep Guardiola won’t sacrifice principles to end slump

Kevin De Bruyne is relaxed about his expiring contract (Martin Rickett/PA)

Kevin De Bruyne is relaxed about his expiring contract (Martin Rickett/PA)

No rush – Kevin De Bruyne relaxed over Man City contract talks

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Flooded caravans at Billing Aquadrome Holiday Park near Northampton, Northamptonshire (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Flooded caravans at Billing Aquadrome Holiday Park near Northampton, Northamptonshire (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Ministers told ‘incompetence’ at Met Office led to underestimation of Storm Bert

Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor outside the High Court in Dublin (Brian Lawless/PA)

Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor outside the High Court in Dublin (Brian Lawless/PA)

Video game ends ‘collaboration’ with Conor McGregor

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosts a summit at 10 Downing Street, central London, with police chiefs, transport bosses and industry leaders to urge a co-ordinated response to spiking and violence against women and girls (Mina Kim/PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosts a summit at 10 Downing Street, central London, with police chiefs, transport bosses and industry leaders to urge a co-ordinated response to spiking and violence against women and girls (Mina Kim/PA)

New spiking offence aims to bring law up to date, minister says

The incident took place off Marsa Alam (Alamy/PA)

The incident took place off Marsa Alam (Alamy/PA)

16 missing after tourist vessel sinks in Red Sea, Egyptian officials say

The incident took place off Marsa Alam (Alamy/PA)

The incident took place off Marsa Alam (Alamy/PA)

Reports of two missing Britons after yacht sinks off coast of Egypt

The Princess of Wales will take part in the state visit (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

The Princess of Wales will take part in the state visit (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Kate to play a part in Emir of Qatar’s state visit

Special counsel Jack Smith has dropped the election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump (AP Photo/J Scott Applewhite)

Special counsel Jack Smith has dropped the election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump (AP Photo/J Scott Applewhite)

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Donald Trump’s election interference and classified documents cases dismissed

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