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Scottish wild swimming spots with 'crystal-clear' waters to visit this summer
TWO Scottish beauty spots have been named among the best in the UK for wild swimming. The "world-renowned" destinations were listed alongside other areas like the Blue Lagoons in South Wales and the Valley of Desolation in England. Introducing
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Man who sent menacing WhatsApp message to ex-partner fined at Borders court
A 36-YEAR-OLD man who threatened to set fire to his bed while his ex partner was in it – unless she returned it following a break-up – has been fined a total of £320. Austin Dodsworth admitted sending the menacing WhatsApp message to the woman
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'Super group' set to take to the stage in Borders town next month
A POPULAR musician, broadcaster and sportsman is set to bring his award-winning traditional music ‘super group’ to the Borders next month. Gary Innes will head to Innerleithen’s Memorial Hall on Saturday, May 11, after a sold-out performance in
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Borders village celebrates as hub's future secured with asset transfer
A VILLAGE is celebrating ‘good news’ after securing the future of a vital hub. In 2018 Scottish Borders Council (SBC) announced it was considering the sale of West Linton Village Centre (VC). Residents rallied, led by the community council,
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Campaigners celebrate return of vital service for older people in Borders town
THE return of a vital day day service for older people in Hawick has been celebrated by the campaigners who made it possible. Scottish Borders Council (SBC) announced the closure of its six elderly day centres – in Eyemouth, Kelso, Jedburgh, Galashiels
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Treasured Borders music school saved after 'financial crisis' averted
A TREASURED music school in Peebles has been saved after a cash crisis was averted. Nomad Beat, at 10-11 Cherry Court, Cavalry Park, faced difficulties obtaining funding on the run-up to the end of 2023. But thanks to generous donations, expert
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The Scottish fish and chip shops named among the best in the UK
THREE Scottish fish and chip shops have been named among the best in the UK in a brand new ranking. The chippies were named alongside other shops, including spots in places like Wales, Leeds and London. The list was compiled through the analysis
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Sentence deferred on Borders man who bit woman on arm during struggle
BACKGROUND reports have been ordered into a Selkirk man at the town’s sheriff court. Forty-three-year-old Alan McPherson bit a woman on the arm during a struggle at her Galashiels home and was caught in her bedroom a month later in breach of a