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Man who assaulted four young children in Borders given unpaid work order
A 32-YEAR-OLD man found guilty of assaulting four young children to their injury has been ordered to carry out 240 hours of unpaid work at Jedburgh Sheriff Court. Jonathon Dunn, of Redcar, Cleveland, was convicted of the offences which happened
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Proposed new gym on Borders industrial estate would be a ‘game changer’
A PROPOSED new gym on a Kelso industrial estate would prove a “game changer” for fitness fanatics in the town, planners have been assured. A change of use application has been submitted to Scottish Borders Council by Kenneth and Susan Gibson, operators
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Domino's Pizza store set for Borders town as application wins council's blessing
A LEADING pizza takeaway chain will soon be on the menu at a vacant café in the Borders. The Almond Tree Cafe, a pioneering Borders community facility which supported more than 150 vulnerable people over eight years, ceased trading at the end of
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Borders man who struck partner on the head and repeatedly kicked her is jailed
A 32-YEAR-OLD man who admitted assaulting his partner to her injury has been jailed for 10 months at Selkirk Sheriff Court. Michael Johnston, formerly of Galashiels and Newtown St Boswells, pleaded guilty to striking the woman on the head and repeatedly
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Three Coldstream businesses shine at the Scottish Borders Business Excellence Awards
COLDSTREAM has demonstrated its entrepreneurial prowess and dedication to excellence as three of its local businesses were honored at the prestigious Scottish Border Business Excellence Awards 2023. These awards, organised by the Scottish Borders
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NHS Borders set to run two drop in clinics for winter Covid-19 and flu vaccinations
NHS BORDERS are running two drop-in clinics for those aged 75 years or over who would like to receive their winter Covid-19 and flu vaccinations earlier than the date stated on their appointment letter, text or email. READ MORE: Detectives appeal
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A1 set to close for five nights to facilitate planned carriageway improvement work
BORDERERS heading to or from the capital should be aware of planned road closures over five nights for carriageway improvements beginning at the end of this month. The resurfacing works by Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland are
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Families come together and join in the fun at Carnival
A BRIGHT and sunny Saturday saw the community come out in force to support this year’s Langlee Carnival. The day began with some amazing costumes on display for the fancy dress competition. For the opening ceremony those taking part in the
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MP John Lamont launches competition to celebrate best pubs in the Scottish Borders
MP John Lamont has launched a competition to celebrate the best pubs in the Scottish Borders. The MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk's Local Pub Awards 2023 aims to recognise pubs that are the “beating heart” of their local community.
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Car stolen after early morning break-in at house in Borders town, say police
A CAR has been stolen from a Peebles house following an early morning break-in, according to police. The incident is said to have happened at around 3am on Sunday (September 10) on Kittlegairy Way. A grey Ford Fiesta with the registration SN17
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Berwick Rangers face large costs following heartless burglary at Shielfield Park
AN INVESTIGATION is underway following a break in at Shielfield Park, the home of Berwick Rangers Football Club. The incident took place during the early hours of Tuesday September 12. READ MORE: Detectives appeal for information after break
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Borders College Graduation Ceremony to take place on Friday September 21
BORDERS College Graduation Ceremony will take place on Friday September 22 this year, and an Honorary Fellowship is being awarded to Chris Ball. Chris is Vice President of Cycling Events for Warner Bros Discovery Sports and leads a global team
