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Demolition of historic Borders cottage gets green light from council committee
DEMOLITION of an historic cottage has been agreed despite concerns that the move could change the character of a Borders village. An application for planning permission in principle was submitted Scottish Borders Council (SBC) to flatten a 200-
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Descendant of Sir Walter Scott's 'favourite comedian' brings novel to the Borders
A NEW novel has been written about Sir Walter Scott's "favourite comedian". Author Helen Graham is visiting the Borders this week for two events related to her new book, The Real Mackay, which is about her ancestor Charles Mackay who was Sir Walter
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'Significant strengths' found at care home in the Borders during inspection
A MELROSE care home has been rated ‘very good’ by the Care Inspectorate. St John’s care home is based at High Cross Avenue and is registered to provide support to a maximum of 17 older people. The service is provided by Mansfield Care Limited
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Top cyclists to head to Borders for opening stage of Tour of Britain Men
THE Borders will host the opening stage of this year’s Tour of Britain Men. The 20th edition of the modern race gets under way in Kelso on Tuesday, September 3. Details of the exact route that the world’s top professional cyclists will follow
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Council leader invites transport secretary to discuss railway extension
THE new Secretary of State for Transport has been invited to the Borders to discuss the "critical" extension of the local railway. Leader of Scottish Borders Council (SBC) councillor Euan Jardine has invited transport secretary Louise Haigh MP
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Plans to build new homes in Borders village backed despite privacy concerns
NEW homes in a Borders village have been given the green light despite concerns that the properties represented a “snooper’s charter”. Scottish Borders Council’s Planning and Building Standards Committee this week gave the go-ahead to five new
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Clock ticking on consultation over 14.9 per cent taxi fare hike in Borders
THE clock is ticking on a public consultation launched over a proposal to hike taxi fares in the Borders by almost 15 per cent. Scottish Borders Council reviews fares every 18 months and must consult with operators and members of the public on
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Galashiels pensioner found guilty of sexually assaulting two young girls
A GALASHIELS pensioner has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two young girls following a four-day jury trial at Selkirk Sheriff Court. William Thomson, 73, of Balmoral Avenue, had denied all five charges. But the jury found him guilty