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Borders man jailed for six months after admitting theft by housebreaking charge
A COLDSTREAM man has been jailed for six months after admitting a charge of theft by housebreaking. Thirty-six-year-old Carl Kirsopp appeared from custody at Jedburgh Sheriff Court on Friday afternoon. He pleaded guilty to the offence which
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Netherdale witnesses one of the most extraordinary climaxes ever seen to rugby match
SPECTATORS at Netherdale on Saturday witnessed one of the most extraordinary climaxes ever seen to a game of rugby. The bizarre incident – which has amassed millions of views online – came during a match between Gala Wanderers and Hawick Youth.
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One person taken to hospital in Edinburgh following crash on A68 north of Pathhead
ONE person was taken to hospital following a crash on the A68 at the weekend. Emergency services were called to the scene just north of Pathhead shortly before 11am on Saturday morning. READ MORE: Police Scotland provide update on motorbike
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Passengers can travel all day on ScotRail services with off-peak fares from today
PASSENGERS can now travel all day on ScotRail services with off-peak fares as the train operator today (2 October) launched its exciting six-month trial. A first of its kind in the UK, the trial is introducing cheaper and simpler fares, encouraging
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Police appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage following motorbike crash on A701
ROAD Policing officers in the Scottish Borders have now issued an appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage following yesterday’s crash on the A701. Emergency services were called to the crash involving a motorbike near Tweedsmuir around 4.55pm
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Power cut forces Borders business to close for morning
A POWER cut in a Borders town has forced a local supermarket to close temporarily. Scottish Power received reports of a power cut affecting the TD7 area in Selkirk at 10.53am this morning (Monday, October 2). The energy company expects the
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Heavy and persistent rain to hit parts of the Borders before mild weekend
A WARNING has been issued for heavy rain towards the end of this week. From 3pm on Thursday, October 5 until midnight (11.59pm) on Friday, October 6 a yellow warning for heavy rain will be in place. The warning - which will mainly affect areas
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Denise recognised for commitment in transforming region’s accessible walking routes
A SCOTTISH Borders Project Manager has been recognised for her commitment in transforming the region’s accessible walking routes. Scotland’s national walking charity, Paths for All has recognised Denise Carmichael as the Health Walk Volunteer Manager
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Motorcyclist taken to hospital in Glasgow following crash on Borders road
A MALE motorcyclist has been taken to hospital in Glasgow following a crash in the Scottish Borders. The crash took place around 5pm on Sunday October 1 on the A701 road south of Crookhaugh. READ MORE: A701 road closed following reports of
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Gregor Townsend praises players after an incredible 19-tries in last two games
GREGOR Townsend praised Scotland for bouncing back emphatically from their South Africa defeat to score 19 tries in back-to-back victories over Tonga and Romania and set up a World Cup Pool B shootout with Ireland for a place in the quarter-finals.
