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This year’s Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction shortlist revealed
THE six books in the running for the 2024 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction have been revealed. The prestigious fiction prize is among the richest in the UK, with the winner in line to receive £25,000. Judges said a “deep understanding
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Borders housing association nominated for a national honour
A SELKIRK-based housing association is celebrating after its nomination for a national honour. Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has been named as a finalist in the Scottish Home Awards 2024. SBHA’s new-build development at Tweed
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Pandemic-inspired Borders tartan to be produced after groups woven into project
A ‘PANDEMIC-INSPIRED’ Borders tartan goes into production this month after 10 community groups were woven into an exciting arts project. After a public vote in December 2023, the final ‘Remembering Together: The Scottish Borders’ tartan design
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Borders councillor takes part in 'gruelling' 66-mile bike ride for charity
A 66-MILE cycling circuit of Loch Ness has raised more than £800 to buy feminine hygiene products for girls in south east Africa. Tweeddale East councillor Robin Tatler – riding for the Thondwe Girls project, supported by Innerleithen, Traquair
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Anger as golden eagle that disappeared in Borders believed to have been shot
A GOLDEN eagle that disappeared in the Borders last year is believed to have been shot. The bird, named Merrick after the highest peak in the Southern Uplands, arrived in the region as part of the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project in 2022.
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Appeal issued as search for ‘beloved’ Borders man missing in Prague continues
A HEARTFELT appeal has been issued in the search for a Borders man reported missing from Prague. Joop Sparkes, of Galashiels, has been missing since the early hours of Sunday (April 28) in the Czechia capital. The 29-year-old allegedly went
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Sentence further deferred on Galashiels pensioner caught in police sting
SENTENCE has been further deferred on a Galashiels pensioner who thought he was sending sexual communications to a 12-year-old girl and asked her to send him “naughty pictures”. Brian Edwards arranged to meet the person he knew as “Olivia”, at