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Motorist who drove in Borders while almost 4 times alcohol limit given road ban
A WAREHOUSE operator who drove while almost four times the legal alcohol limit has been banned from the road for three years at Jedburgh Sheriff Court. Thirty-five-year-old Agnis Chuiko pleaded guilty to the offence which happened in Eyemouth in
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Town comes to a “standstill” because of irresponsible motorists, meeting told
THE centre of Kelso sometimes comes to a “standstill” as the result of irresponsible parking, a meeting has heard. The re-introduction of traffic wardens is seen as one of the solutions to the issue, members of Scottish Borders Council’s Cheviot
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Bid to extend lifespan of booming farm shop filed with Borders council
A BOOMING farm shop in a Berwickshire village is bidding to extend its lifespan. A planning application has been submitted to Scottish Borders Council to enable Fraser’s Farm Shop at Hutton Hall Barns at Hutton to keep operating for an additional
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‘Creative economy’ worth £280m to south of Scotland, new guide reveals
THE ‘creative economy’ in the south of Scotland is worth £280m to the region, a new guide reveals. The South of Scotland Creative Economy Guide details the value of the industry, made up of 16 sub-sectors including architecture, crafts, fashion
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Top comedy names coming to the Borders for autumn events
WELL known comedy TV names are set to head to the Borders for two nights of laughs this autumn. Live Borders has teamed up with Gilded Balloon to bring The Big Fab Comedy Show, featuring big comedy stars, to the Volunteer Hall in Galashiels in
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Restoration of 15-century crumbling castle in Borders recommended for green light
PLANS to restore a crumbling 15th century castle near Hawick are being recommended for approval – after the bid was held up by great crested newts. The presence of the protected species in a pond at Cavers Castle delayed a decision on a planning
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Borders man who sent 'sexual' messages to 11-year-old girl jailed for 15 months
A HAWICK man who sent indecent messages to an 11-year-old girl has been jailed for 15 months at Jedburgh Sheriff Court. Paul Devins asked the youngster for a topless picture and told her she was “hot”. He told told her he was 28 years old when
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First phase of conservation work planned for Melrose Abbey
COUNCILLOR for Melrose & Leaderdale Jenny Linehan joined MSP for South Scotland Craig Hoy at Melrose Abbey recently as Historic Environment Scotland prepare for a first phase of conservation work. While the Abbey remains partially closed, its visitor
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Information needed after Peeblesshire communications mast damaged
A COMMUNICATIONS mast has been damaged after a fire. Scottish Bordes Police are appealing for information after a communications mast at Dreva Hill near broughton was damaged by a reported fire in the early hours of yesterday morning (Monday, September
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Met office issues updated yellow weather warnings affecting Borders for Wednesday
THE Met Office has announced a second yellow weather warning for tomorrow Wednesday September 27. On Sunday, a warning for strong winds covering the majority of the UK from noon on Wednesday September 27 through to 7am on Thursday September 28
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Berwick Rangers forced to cut costs after reporting £115,000 loss for financial year
BERWICK Rangers directors say that the club will have to cut costs after reporting a loss of £115,000 for the financial year ending on May 31st 2023. And the club insist that a loss of that magnitude cannot be repeated, so changes are planned to
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My Name’5 Doddie Foundation named Charity of the Year at the JustGiving Awards
My Name'5 Doddie Foundation has been named as the Charity of the Year at this year’s GoCardless JustGiving Awards. Doddie Weir’s My Name’5 Doddie Foundation was chosen for its work in investing into research projects across the UK to find effective
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Busy Borders road to close overnight on Tuesday to facilitate necessary lining works
MOTORISTS in the Borders are advised that a busy road is set to close overnight tonight Tuesday September 26 to facilitate necessary lining works. The A7 will close between the Kingsknowes Roundabout on the outskirts of Galashiels and Selkirk.
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New campaign launched targeting perpetrators who groom and abuse children online
POLICE Scotland in partnership with Stop It Now! Scotland has launched a new campaign targeting sexual perpetrators who groom and abuse children online. The #GetHelpOrGetCaught campaign targets men who are either already offending or at risk of
