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Emergency services at scene of a crash on the A701 - Drivers advised to avoid area
EMERGENCY Services are at the scene of a crash on the A701 road south of Crookhaugh. The road is currently closed and drivers are being advised to avoid the area. A Police spokesperson said: “Emergency services are responding to a crash on
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Failing to show up at Borders court costs 26-year-old man £100 fine
FAILING to appear at Selkirk Sheriff Court cost Philip McMillan a fine of £100 plus a £10 victim surcharge. The 26-year-old pleaded guilty to failing to appear in court on a previous occasion. McMillan was given the opportunity of carrying
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Well-travelled Borders artist has garments in exhibitions across the world
AN ARTIST who creates unique garments in spun silk, mohair, cashmere and Icelandic wool has travelled the world constantly reinventing herself. Fiona Potter, 71, whose small studio and shop is named ‘Fi fi la Bonk’, has also worked in less exotic
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Readers' 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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Police thank public for sharing missing person appeal after woman traced
POLICE in the Scottish Borders have confirmed that a 52-year-old woman who was reported missing from Melrose has been traced safe and well. Officers issued an appeal to help trace Adirlene De Oliveira Santos earlier today and have now thanked the
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Borders children set for new outdoor clothing after charity gets major cash boost
A PEEBLES-BASED charity which helps children across the Borders is set to expand its support after receiving a major cash boost. Tweed Togs, which has provided donated and recycled clothes for youngsters since 2017, secured a £10,000 grant from
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Planning permission granted for new changing rooms and community hub at Gibson Park
PLANNING permission has been granted for Melrose FC’s new changing rooms and community hub at Gibson Park. Attention is now turning to how the club will take the project from the drawing board to spades in the ground. The Architectural Heritage
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Investigation underway following the theft of a grey Golf GTD from Borders town
POLICE in the Scottish Borders are appealing for information after a car was stolen in Kelso. The theft took place between 10pm on Wednesday, September 27 and 1am on Thursday, September 28, 2023. READ MORE: Missing woman last seen in Melrose
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One in five S4 pupils report getting drunk at least once a month in survey
TWENTY per cent of 15 to 16 year-old pupils in the Borders have reported getting drunk at least once in an average month, new statistics reveal. An alcohol profile for the Borders 2021-23 also states that 26 per cent of S4 pupils reported that
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Police growing increasingly concerned for welfare of missing 52-year-old woman
POLICE in the Scottish Borders are appealing for information to help trace Adirlene De Oliveira Santos who has been reported missing in the Scottish Borders. The 52-year-old was most recently seen in the Melrose area shortly after 1.10pm on Saturday
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Young eco-warriors help school get greener with summer events
YOUNGSTERS at a Peeblesshire school have won prestigious awards for their work for the environment. Pupils from Primary 1, 2 and 3 at Broughton Primary School have achieved their green Blue Peter badges as part of their work as a Green Flag Eco
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Right to Roam campaigners stage a mass trespass along historic stretch on border
RIGHT to roam campaigners last week staged a mass trespass through boggy woodland along an historic stretch near the Scotland-England border. The action calls for the Westminster Government to adopt the same land reform laws as the Scottish Parliament
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Emphatic derby win for Gala Fairydean Rovers over Gretna 2008 at Netherdale
GALA Fairydean Rovers moved up to 7th place in the Lowland League table with an emphatic Borders derby victory over Gretna 2008 at Netherdale yesterday. Ciaran Greene opened the scoring in the second minute after taking advantage of a fumble by
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Albus Dumbledore cut his acting teeth in popular BBC Scotland drama The Borderers
SIR Michael Gambon enjoyed a hugely successful acting career and will probably be best remembered for his portrayal of Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of the wizarding school Hogwarts in six of the eight Harry Potter films. But one of his early
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Borders Autumn Junior Tennis Leagues reached thrilling conclusion at Melrose
THE Borders Autumn Junior Tennis Leagues reached a thrilling conclusion at Melrose Tennis Club on Saturday September 23. Melrose held this year's event which saw a large crowd gathered to watch and support the 24 eventual players who won through
