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Galashiels man fired a pistol-style BB gun in the vicinity of the general public
A GALASHIELS man discharged a pistol-style ball-bearing gun in the vicinity of the general public, Selkirk Sheriff Court has been told. Thirty-three-year-old Niall Gray, of Talisman Avenue, pleaded guilty to a charge of threatening or abusive behaviour
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Police in the Scottish Borders continue their campaign to target speeding drivers
POLICE officers in the Scottish Borders have been continuing to target speeding motorists. On Thursday August 31 warnings were given to a number of drivers following speed checks in the villages of Westruther, Gavington and Ayton. And on Monday
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South of Scotland’s aim to be a world-leading cycling destination is 'on track'
THE south of Scotland’s aim of becoming one of the leading cycling destinations in the world is on track. The 10-year Cycling Strategy Partnership was launched just 12 months ago, and a review of the last year has highlighted a significant number
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£120k bail-out approved for Borders theatre in a 'perilous' financial position
A TWEEDDALE theatre in a perilous financial position has received a £120,000 emergency loan from Scottish Borders Council (SBC). But concern was raised at a meeting of the full council on Thursday, August 31, that the interest-free loan to the
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Award winning T42 café in Gala's High Street closes after 15-years serving the public
IRONICALLY on National Doors Open weekend, one hugely popular venue in Galashiels closed for good. The award-winning T-4-2 café in the High Street served its last customers on Saturday (September 2), with owner Frances Hunter now concentrating
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Borders man fractured victim's eye socket after social club entry refusal
AN INNERLEITHEN man refused entry to a local social club fractured a man’s eye socket with a punch. Construction worker Kevin Currie, 43, of Caddon Court, pleaded guilty to a charge of assault to severe injury at the Vale of Leithen Social Club
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Darcy Graham wants to get closer to Stuart Hogg's try scoring record during world cup
BORDERER Darcy Graham declared that he and Duhan van der Merwe are intent on filling their boots at the World Cup as they chase down Scotland’s all-time try record. The free-scoring Edinburgh pair have developed into two of the most dangerous wings
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Gala Fairydean Rovers player Callum Hall is living the dream in Hong Kong
FORMER Gala Fairydean Rovers player Callum Hall is living the dream after swapping Netherdale for the Mong Kok Stadium in Hong Kong. The 23-year-old full back is finally fulfilling his dream of playing full-time football for Eastern FC. READ
