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Police confirm that a missing 85-year-old man from Hawick has been traced
POLICE in the Scottish Borders have confirmed that a missing 85-year-old man from Hawick has been traced. Norman Stewart was reported missing from the Borders town after having been last seen in the Martin’s Bridge area around 10.30am on Friday
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Sentence deferred on man who sent 'intimate' video of ex over social media
SENTENCE has been deferred at Selkirk Sheriff Court on a 27-year-old man who admitted sending a film of his former partner in an intimate situation via social media to another man. Jonathan Williamson, who gave an address in Darcy Terrace, Mayfield
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Busy Borders road set to close for five days next week to facilitate resurfacing work
A BUSY Borders road is set to close for five days this week starting tomorrow, Monday September 25, to facilitate resurfacing work. The A72 will close at Edston Quarry near Peebles. The work will be carried out between 8.30am and 5pm each day
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Hundreds respond to survey on under-offer public toilets in Borders village
A VILLAGE survey about under-offer public loos has gained 300 responses in two days. Last week it was revealed that Scottish Borders Council (SBC) was keen to sell one of the two West Linton toilets following a “very generous offer”. But village
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Police renew appeal to find missing 85-year-old Borders man
POLICE have renewed their appeal to trace a missing 85-year-old Borders man. Norman Stewart, of Hawick, was last seen in the Martin's Bridge area of the town on Friday, September 22 at around 10.30am. Norman has not contacted his family since
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Reader's Photos: Ten of our favourite photographs from the past week
MANY thanks to all our readers who continue to share their fantastic photos with us! We have received many excellent images once again. And we are again delighted to be able to show some of our favourites. Thank you to everybody who has
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Wales inspired by Borders research to reduce speed limit to 20mph
WALES has become the first country to bring in a nationwide default speed limit of 20mph – a decision based on research in the Borders. From Sunday (September 17) most roads across Wales in built-up residential areas now have a default speed limit
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Huge crowds brave weather for BANG Goes the Borders event in Melrose
A BORDERS science festival will be expanded next year after huge crowds braved the wet conditions to attend Saturday's event. It was the 12th Bang Goes the Borders, held at St Mary’s School campus. Last year’s event was postponed due to
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CCTV and Wi-Fi upgrades in pipeline for 7 Borders towns as council plan unveiled
SEVEN Borders towns could soon see CCTV and Wi-Fi upgrades. The council currently operates 70 public space cameras, with two mobile units utilised by Police Scotland. But many of the systems are approaching the point of disrepair and are also
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'Tremendous asset' under threat as riverbank erosion puts community path at risk
FEARS that a “tremendous” Peeblesshire footpath could disappear have been voiced following flooding this week. Concerns were raised earlier this year about the future of the Innerleithen to Walkerburn multi-use route after heavy rain ate away at
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My Name'5 Doddie Foundation announces charity rugby match against Looseheadz
MY Name’5 Doddie Foundation has announced a fundraising match against the Looseheadz Foundation which will take place on November 24 at Shaftsbury Park in Bristol. The Looseheadz Foundation was set up with the aim to place a mental health lead
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Borders charity stalwart invited to special reception at Downing Street
A STALWART of an armed forces charity in the Borders was among guests at a special reception at 10 Downing Street last week. After a rewarding RAF career, Clive Hamilton, from Peebles, has spent almost 20 years as a caseworker with the Soldiers
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“We need to get our World Cup started” says Scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend
Gregor Townsend admitted Scotland are effectively playing knockout rugby already as he challenged his side to kick-start their World Cup campaign with a much-needed victory over Tonga on Sunday. After losing their opening match to world champions
