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World’s leading producer of tartan given go-ahead to reduce its carbon footprint
THE world’s leading producer of tartan based in the Borders has been granted approval to reduce its carbon footprint. A planning application from Lochcarron of Scotland at Waverley Mill in Selkirk to install a solar photo voltaic array to a roof
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These top 7 foods can 'significantly' improve your memory and concentration
Are you struggling to concentrate at the moment? It might be time to switch up your diet. Brits are being urged to add "brain-boosting" foods to their meal plans as a "simple yet effective way" to help enhance their concentration and cognitive
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What speed triggers a speed camera? Motoring experts explain how they work
Almost 350 people are killed each year on the UK’s roads, according to the RAC - which is why we have speed cameras. They work by recording a vehicle’s speed – to do this they use markings on the road or radar technology to identify the vehicle
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‘Tough’ route unveiled for Borders stage of Tour of Britain Men’s cycle race
CYCLISTS will face a “tough” route in the Borders for the opening stage of the Tour of Britain Men’s race. Some of the world’s top talent will head to the region in September for the 20th edition of Britain’s biggest professional bike race.
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Tourism receives shot in arm as two Borders campsites named among the best in UK
TOURISM in the Borders has received a shot in the arm after two campsites were named among the best in the UK. Campsites.co.uk has just revealed its annual 150 Outstanding Sites in the UK, as named by experts. One of the sites highlighted was
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‘Stinking summer’ warning as Borders workers to vote again on bin strikes
BORDERERS could face a ‘stinking summer’ if a ballot for bin strikes is supported by council workers. The Unite union has confirmed that its committee for local government workers has rejected the latest COSLA pay offer following a meeting in Glasgow
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Serial rapist who was abusive to women in the Borders jailed for 11 years
A SERIAL rapist who subjected victims to violence and controlling abuse has been jailed for 11 years. Owen Orr, 24, raped four women and subjected two of his victims to multiple sex attacks. He also physically attacked a fifth woman. Orr began
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Plans revealed for 'run down' former mental health resource in Galashiels
A FORMER Victorian schoolhouse and latterly a mental health resource in Galashiels could be about to return to its original status as a family home. A planning application has been submitted to Scottish Borders Council for the change of use of
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Man who used former Borders hotel for £771k cannabis cultivation is jailed
A 41-YEAR-OLD man who used a former Hawick hotel for a cannabis cultivation valued at £771,000 has been jailed for 28 months at Selkirk Sheriff Court. When the prison sentence expires, Dritan Katana will be deported to his native Albania as the