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Sentence deferred on Borders man who admitted domestic-related offence
A JEDBURGH man has admitted a domestic-related offence at the town’s sheriff court. Sixty-six-year-old Michael Nicoll pleaded guilty to shouting and swearing and acting in an aggressive manner at a property in Cairnmount on the evening of May 17
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Funds launched for community organisations 'improving lives of residents'
TWO funds have opened for Borders community groups and organisations which focus on net zero, social inclusion and poverty alleviation. The funds, launched by Scottish Borders Local Action Group (LAG), the two funds aim to support groups which
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Scottish Borders Council deputy leader has no regrets after election defeat
THE deputy leader of Scottish Borders Council has not been put off fighting for election again after defeat in the Lothian East constituency. Jedburgh and District councillor Scott Hamilton (inset) has represented the ward since he was first elected
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Workers at Galashiels care at home service praised after unannounced inspection
A CARE at home service based in Galashiels always provides a ‘happy atmosphere’, an inspector has been informed. Hanover Care at Home Service is based at Glenfield Court in the town. It is registered to to provide care to people over the age
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Witnesses urged to come forward after early-morning 'hit-and-run' on Borders road
WITNESSES to a 'hit-and-run' in the Borders have been urged to contact the police. The crash happened on the A6091 Melrose bypass near Borders General Hospital at around 3.30am on Sunday, June 30, according to officers. A Ford Transit tipper
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Works start to build ‘ultrafast’ broadband networks for two Borders towns
WORKS are under way to build “ultrafast” broadband networks for two towns in the Borders. Openreach said the project would give residents and businesses in Jedburgh and Hawick access to “some of the fastest, most reliable broadband” in Europe.
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Charity celebrates success of 'doing it differently'
AN employability programme has celebrated a 100 per cent success rate by ‘doing it differently’. The Doing It Differently programme from Works+, a Galashiels-based charity, has helped participants secure positive destinations in employment, education
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Leading businesswoman in the hotseat for competition
A LEADING Borders businesswoman has been putting the next generation of marketing professionals through their paces in support of a national charity. Emily McGowan, who founded Galashiels-based McGowan Marketing in 2017, was head judge for this