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Man found guilty of two sexual offences in the Borders involving a child
A 37-YEAR-OLD man has been found guilty of two sexual offences involving a child. Daryl Bowie – who gave an address in Berwick-upon-Tweed – was convicted of two counts of lewd, indecent and libidinous practices and behaviour towards the youngster
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Security to be tightened at home of British Wool in Borders as plans approved
SECURITY is to be tightened at the home of British Wool in the Borders after a planning bid was rubber-stamped. The recently acquired industrial units at Riverside Road in Selkirk serve as a depot for British Wool, a purveyor of high-quality woollen
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There are 'no plans' to reopen 'dilapidated' toilets in Borders town hall
THERE are no plans to reopen toilets in a Borders town despite their closure proving a hindrance to pantomime fans eager to spend a penny. The toilets at Eyemouth’s old High School Hall have been closed for two years. An annual pantomime is
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Borders pensioner admits public indecency charge after gardening in 'short' kilt
A PENSIONER repeatedly exposed his genitals to neighbours by doing his gardening in a short kilt and wearing no underwear, Jedburgh Sheriff Court has been told. Seventy-three-year-old Leslie Mackenzie was reported to police by neighbours after
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Former Borders police station with views towards St Mary’s Loch is up for sale
A BEAUTIFULLY refurbished former Borders police station is up for sale. Birchy Brae was originally built in the mid-1900s as the police station with adjoining police house, for the local community in Cappercleuch. Situated on the edge of charming
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Council 'committed' to delivering care village despite 'budgetary pressures'
COUCNILLORS are "fully committed" to delivering on plans for a new care village. At a full meeting of Scottish Borders Council (SBC) today (September 28) councillors were given a full project update for the Dutch-style care village in Tweedbank
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Villages, towns and individual projects recognised at Tweedbank prize-giving ceremony
REPRESENTITIVES from towns and villages across the Borders came together on Tuesday September 26 to celebrate the winners of the 2023 Greener Gateway Community Awards. Villages, towns and individual projects were recognised at the prize-giving
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A1 resurfacing work extended to next week due to adverse weather conditions
ONGOING carriageway improvements on the A1 which were scheduled to be completed last night, Wednesday September 27 will now conclude on Tuesday October 3. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland have been carrying out the resurfacing
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Peloton of 37 cyclists complete the London to Champagne challenge for Doddie
A PELETON of 37 cyclists from Britain's oldest wine & spirit merchant, Berry Bros. & Rudd has completed the London to Champagne challenge to raise money for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. The distance travelled was 325 miles with over 3000 meters
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Police promise to target dangerous and inconsiderate parking in Borders town
POLICE in the Scottish Borders will be targeting dangerous and inconsiderate parking by issuing tickets in a bid to find a long-term solution to a problem in Eyemouth. Officers have received numerous complaints regarding parking issues at Harbour
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‘Learn with Levenseat’ programme teaches young children about recycling
SCOTTISH Borders Council (SBC) and Levenseat, the recycling and waste management business have joined forces to launch a new partnership initiative to educate primary school pupils across the region about the importance of waste reduction and recycling
