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Fisherman knocked man unconscious during assault in Borders pub
AN OFFSHORE fisherman knocked a man unconscious during an assault in an Eyemouth public house, Jedburgh Sheriff Court has been told. Twenty-seven-year-old Keil Spouse, of Hallydown Crescent, Eyemouth, pleaded guilty to punching the man to the head
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Sentence deferred on Borders man who admitted shoplifting and vandalism charges
SENTENCE has been deferred on a 23-year-old man who admitted charges of theft by shoplifting and vandalism. Glen Todd, who gave an address in Galashiels, is currently serving a six-month term in prison. The case will recall at Selkirk Sheriff
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Enjoy a fantastic view point for next year's Melrose Sevens from the ‘Doddie Club’
MELROSE Sevens have announced the launch of the ‘Doddie Club’ - an exciting new hospitality venue for the 2024 event. Doddie Weir was a much loved figure at Melrose Sevens tournaments, making a number of appearances for his home team Melrose and
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Largest high school in Borders set to have 'smallest assembly hall'
THE new Peebles High is set to have the 'smallest assembly hall across the Borders' despite being the largest school. ‘Design metrics and available budget’ have been listed as the reasons behind the plans. A meeting involving council officers
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Borders artist shares passion for wildlife in new exhibition
A BORDERS artist will bring her love of wildlife to a new four-month-long exhibition. Emma Jolly, from Hawick, will present her latest collection of work, Eye on Wildlife, at a exhibition at the Borders Textile Towerhouse in her hometown. Emma
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Borders boutique owner collects clothes to help Ukrainian families
A FORMER nurse and midwife has returned to her roots by collecting clothes to help Ukrainian families. Steffy Hartmansson, who has run her eponymous vintage clothing and dress agency ‘Steffy’s Boutique’ for five-and-a-half years in the Eastgate
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Silver medal for Gala boxer Jack Noble at Celtic Box Cup at in Dungarvan
GALASHIELS boxer Jack Noble won a silver medal in the 80kg category at the Celtic Box Cup tournament in Dungarvan, Waterford, Ireland last weekend. Noble beat Zac Ribbon from Birmingham Boxing Club on Saturday but lost to Kevin Osifo from Neilstown
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Campsite bid beside one of Scotland's oldest pubs withdrawn after objection
PROPOSALS for a new campsite beside the location of one of Scotland’s oldest pubs have been withdrawn. The Crook Inn at Tweedsmuir closed in 2006 after more than 400 years of continuous operation. At the time proposals were made for the site
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Borders man to battle biggest fear with charity skydive challenge
A GALASHIELS man is set to take on his first ever skydiving challenge for a charity close to his heart. After making significant changes in his life to improve his health and wellbeing a year ago, as well as paying back debts he owed, Edward Fell
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Melrose rugby player helps break down the barriers to youth mental health awareness
RUGBY player and former Melrosian Douglas Crawford has been working hard to break down the barriers to youth mental health awareness. Last month’s Maroon’d@Gala was the perfect event to highlight the work that Quarriers Resilience for Wellbeing
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Lana Skeldon and Chloe Rollie start for Scotland against Spain Lisa Thomson on bench
SCOTLAND Women Head Coach Bryan Easson has named his side to face Spain in tonight’s Autumn Test fixture at Hive Stadium, Edinburgh (kick-off 5.45pm) – live on scottishrugby.org. Borderers Lana Skeldon and Chloe Rollie both start but Lisa Thomson
