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Millions of drivers who passed test before 2015 risking £1,000 fine, DVLA warns
Millions of motorists are currently driving illegally and at risk of a £1,000 fine from the DVLA, new figures have shown. It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence, which carries a driver’s personal
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River Tweed Commission boss makes plea to Borders anglers
A RIVER Tweed Commission (RTC) boss has issued a plea to anglers not to kill the fish they catch. The RTC is a statutory body with responsibility within the River Tweed and Eye catchment for the protection and improvement of its salmon, sea trout
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Sheep seats installed in Galashiels in 'nod to town's rich textile heritage'
FOUR new 'sheep seats' have been installed in the heart of Galashiels. Crafted by Powderhall Bronze Fine Art Foundry in Edinburgh, the unique feature has been put in place on the paved area adjacent to Stirling Street, near Home Bargains. Kerry
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Former schoolhouse in Borders village could be divided in two as plans filed
A FORMER village schoolhouse in Tweeddale could be sub-divided to provide two new homes, if a planning bid is successful. An application has been submitted to Scottish Borders Council to carry out the work at Glenholm schoolhouse in Broughton.
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Public invited to scrutinise future direction of NHS Borders at annual review
MEMBERS of the public will have the opportunity to scrutinise the future direction of NHS Borders next month. The health board’s Annual Review will be a chance to hear from board members about their current challenging position and the methods
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Galashiels pensioner awaits sentence after pleading guilty to sexual offences
THE contents of a psychological assessment will be considered before a Galashiels pensioner is sentenced for three sexual offences. The report has been sent to social workers for their recommendations on what will be the appropriate sentence for