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Disqualified driver gets 18-month road ban after fleeing from police in Borders
A DISQUALIFIED driver suspected of being under the influence of alcohol refused to stop when pursued by police, Jedburgh Sheriff Court has been told. Twenty-six-year-old Connor Cuthbert initially slowed down when two police vehicles activated their
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Four figure sum of cash stolen during break in to shop in Borders town
DETECTIVES are appealing for information following a break-in to a shop in the Scottish Borders. Entry was gained to the shop on Main Street, Chirnside, around 2.30am on Tuesday, 12 September, 2023 and a four-figure sum of cash taken. READ
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Borders support service deemed as safe as houses by care inspectors
A BORDERS support service for people with learning difficulties has been deemed as a safe as houses after an inspection. Eildon Housing Association run a housing support service from Station Avenue in Duns. Station Avenue Outreach provides
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Borders stalker sent ex-partner cards despite being warned not to contact her
A HAWICK man sent a Valentine’s Day Card and a Mother’s Day Card to his former partner and other messages pleading for her to rekindle their relationship, despite being warned by police not to contact her. The woman broke off their relationship
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Royal Mint reveals rarest coins minted under Queen Elizabeth II
The Royal Mint has revealed some of the rarest coins to enter circulation during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Rare coins to look out for in your change include a coveted Kew Gardens 50p and a selection of special alphabet 10p coins. Some
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How to watch the Scotland v. England match at Hampden as old rivals clash
Auld footballing rivals Scotland and England are clashing for a friendly following the latest round of Euro 2024 qualifying fixtures. This game comes off the back of a successful run for Steve Clarke's Scotland with the national football team winning
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Crowds flock to Borders for famed annual ram sales
THE Kelso Ram Sales returned to Springwood Park, home of the Border Union Agricultural Society, on Friday. This internationally-renowned event has been held in the town since 1838 and continues to be the country’s premier sale of rams.
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Borders brewery set to tap into expansion in Galashiels
AN AWARD-WINNING brewery is set to tap into expansion in Galashiels and create six new jobs. Tempest Brewing Co. Ltd currently operates from three separate units on the Tweedbank Industrial Estate. But the existing sites prohibit expansion.
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Under-pressure postmasters and postmistresses receive support from Borders council
UNDER-PRESSURE postmasters and postmistresses in the Borders have received the backing of concerned councillors. A motion was passed a recent meeting of Scottish Borders Council calling for extra financial support for local Post Offices. The
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Here's how you can be in the audience when Debate Night comes to the Borders
BORDERERS are being offered the chance to be part of the audience as BBC Scotland's political television discussion show heads to the region. Debate Night, hosted by Stephen Jardine, is set to be filmed in Kelso on Wednesday, September 27.
