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Plans to overcome hurdle to convert Borders riding arena into family homes
A PLANNING hurdle needs to be overcome if a bid to convert a former riding arena into two detached family homes is to be successful. Scottish Borders Council has received a request for planning permission in principle for the dwelling houses in
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'Positive energy': Charity football tournament takes place at Borders College
STAFF and students at Borders College recently participated in a charity football tournament to raise funds and awareness of the Free Kicks Foundation. The Level 6 Business Enterprise students organised and ran the event as part of the overall
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Gridlock in Borders town spurs renewed pleas for second road bridge
GRIDLOCK on Tweed Bridge in Peebles has resulted in renewed pleas for a second river road crossing. Motorists have experienced delays of up to 25 minutes due to at least 10 days of electricity cabling work. A three-way traffic light system
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Tesco issues one-month warning to millions of Clubcard customers
Tesco shoppers have been issued a one-month warning before they miss out on a share of £17m worth of Clubcard vouchers. The supermarket giant is alerting Clubcard customers that almost £17m worth of vouchers are due to expire at the end of May.
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Supermarket shoppers warned bills could rise £96 due to new rule change
Supermarket shoppers have been warned their grocery bills could be set to increase by as much as £96 a year due to new rules. Whether you shop at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s or any other major supermarket in the UK, customers are being warned a new
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Review launched amid fears that beds could close at four Borders community hospitals
A REVIEW has been launched amid fears that beds at the Borders four community hospitals could be withdrawn due to a lack of medical cover. The Health and Social Care Partnership review comes after GP cover finished at a small hospital in Kelso
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Borders woman caused £1,500 worth of damage during ‘act of vandalism’
A PEEBLES woman caused £1,500 worth of damage when she committed an act of vandalism, Selkirk Sheriff Court has been told. But with Beth Burns not having any prospect of obtaining gainful employment, Sheriff Peter Paterson decided to limit the
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Does the Borders need a new Aldi? Supermarket seeks input on where to open next
A SUPERMARKET has launched a nationwide initiative to pinpoint locations for new stores. Aldi currently has two sites in the Borders, one in Galashiels and the other in Hawick. The UK’s fourth-biggest supermarket is seeking views on where to
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Villagers set to go quackers at annual duck race in Borders!
BATHROOM ducks will take to the open water when they are top of the bill in the annual Eddleston water race. The event, which will see feathers fly, is on Saturday, May 11 paddling off with children’s activities in the Village Orchard from 1pm,