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Why this 'scenic' seaside town in Fife was named the third best in the UK
A popular seaside town in Fife has been named one of the top three in the UK by a well-known consumer champion. Which? surveyed over 4700 people about their experiences at coastal towns up and down the country to find the very best. The watchdog
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Man, 28, narrowly avoids jail over charges involving indecent images of children
A 28-YEAR-OLD man who admitted two charges involving indecent images of children has narrowly avoided a prison sentence at Jedburgh Sheriff Court. Daniel Purvis pleaded guilty to possession of the pornographic images of youngsters as well as taking
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‘Remembering together’: New Borders tartan is danced to life
DANCE for Parkinson’s Scottish Borders are the first to take a brand-new ceilidh dance to the floor inspired by a stunning new tartan. The tartan was designed and woven locally as a memorial to Borderers’ collective Covid-19 experiences. And
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Readers' photos: Ten of our favourite photographs from the past week
MANY thanks to all our readers who continue to share their fantastic photos with us! We have received many excellent images once again. And we are again delighted to be able to show some of our favourites. Thank you to everybody who has
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Borders group's major cash boost helps provide 'unforgettable' experiences
A PEEBLES community group providing support, skills and social sessions for young people has received a major boost. Since its establishment in 1999, Tweeddale Youth Action, which operates across both Peebles and Innerleithen, has offered young
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Concern raised over speed of vehicles driving through tiny Borders village
A PEEBLESSHIRE resident has called for the speed limit to be lowered in a tiny village. There are around six houses in Drumelzier, found on the B712 near Broughton. But vehicles race through at the national speed limit of 60mph as there is
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Youngsters enjoy festival sports and family fun day
THE annual St Ronan’s Border Games Children’s Sports were held in Victoria Park on Sunday (July 14). And it was a memorable occasion for all involved. Here are all of the results from the afternoon: SKIPPING RACES 30m Boys P3 –1st Ruaridh
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Café proposal unveiled for Borders land where partially completed church stands
A CAFÉ with loos is part of a Peebles group’s proposal for land where a partially completed church stands. Jennie Misak, of Cleland Site Initiative, spoke at Peebles Community Council about various ideas for the Cleland Avenue area. The 0.82
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Restaurant in 'beautiful corner' of Scotland named among top coastal eateries
A Scottish restaurant in "one of the most beautiful corners of the country" has been named among the top coastal eateries in the UK. The list featured restaurants in places all across the country including Devon, Cornwall and North Wales. Introducing
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Motorist was over alcohol limit after Common Riding celebrations in Borders town
A 54-YEAR-OLD man who attempted to drive home after taking part in the Hawick Common Riding celebrations has been banned from the road for 15 months at Jedburgh Sheriff Court. Stuart Huggan, from Ashkirk, was more than three times the legal alcohol