Archive
-
Date
Which plants do rats hate? Add these to your garden to keep the rodents away
Have you got rats scurrying around in your garden? The pests can be a nuisance and getting rid of them can be tricky and you might not know where to start. While many experts have shared tips for keeping rats out of your garden and home, you can
-
Date
Average age of people living in Borders passes 50 for the first time, figures show
THE average age of people living in the Borders has passed 50 for the first time, it has emerged. Statistics published by National Records of Scotland [NRS] reveal that the median age of the 117,000 people living in the region is now 50.14.
-
Date
Borders hit with summer weather warning
A YELLOW warning for rain has been given for the Borders. The Met Office has this morning (July 15) issued a warning for heavy showers across the Borders between 8am and 8pm tomorrow (Tuesday, July 16). Although some areas covered by the warning
-
Date
Warning issued to pet owners after dog bitten by venomous snake in Borders
A WARNING has been issued to dog owners after a Cocker Spaniel was bitten by an adder in the Borders. Stan was rushed to a branch of Galedin Vets with a swollen paw which left him yelping in pain following a walk along the banks of Eye Water in
-
Date
Newly refurbished play park reopens after £80k investment
A BORDERS play park has reopened following 'significant investment' into the site. Woodstock Avenue Play Park had £80,000 invested into it to fund new equipment for the Galashiels play area. Part of Scottish Borders Council's (SBC) plan to
-
Date
Galashiels death notices and funeral announcements from the Border Telegraph
The Border Telegraph published 5 death notices last week. Every week, the Border Telegraph publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice
-
Date
News from the nests: Latest from Tweed Valley Osprey Project
THE osprey family at nest 2 continue to thrive despite mother nature bringing its worse summer weather experience for the growing youngsters. During a brief respite from the rain on July 8, the family came under some intense pressure from disturbance
-
Date
Man who assaulted two police officers in Borders ordered to pay compensation
A 28-YEAR-OLD man who assaulted two police officers in Galashiels after a night out has paid them £200 each in compensation. Dale Henry, also known as Dale Grattan, punched one on the head and bit another on the body during the attack, in the town