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IN PICTURES: Galashiels gathers for Remembrance ceremony
GALASHIELS paid tribute to all those who have served our Armed Forces in conflict at a touching weekend ceremony. Nichola Broatch, chair of Galashiels Town Band, played the Last Post and Reveille beautifully during a special church service on the
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Borders teacher celebrates as debut work is published in new book
A NEW book featuring Scottish writers, including a Galashiels school teacher, will be available for Book Week Scotland. Jeanette Scott was one of 40 writers chosen from hundreds of submissions to be part of Book Week Scotland’s ‘Hope’ project.
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Borders holiday let recognised at national awards
A Borders holiday home has received recognition at a national holiday let award ceremony. The Kelso property, 2 Abbey Row received Silver in the Best in Scotland category at The Sykes Gems Awards 2024. The awards celebrate the best holiday
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Borders café's initiative offers free meals and drinks to those in need
A BORDERS café is calling on local people to help spread the word about its initiative to feed those in need. Coffee End, in Hawick, wants to reach more people who could benefit from its 'Pass It On' scheme. The initiative allows customers
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Borders takeaway named best chip shop in south of Scotland at national ceremony
A BORDERS takeaway has won a top prize at the Scottish Fish and Chip Awards. Alfonso’s in Earlston picked up a gong in the Best Chip Shop South category this week. Posting on social media, the Alfonso’s team said: “We are extremely proud to
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‘Snow and ice’ weather warning issued for the Borders by Met Office
A WARNING for snow and ice has been issued for the vast majority of the Borders. The yellow Met Office alert comes into effect at 10am on Monday (November 18), lasting until the same time the following day. It covers most of the region, with
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Borders shop assistant who stole £3k through fraudulent scheme gets unpaid work
A PEEBLES woman who pocketed £3,000 of customers’ cash by fraud while working in a local food shop has been ordered to carry out 125 hours of unpaid work. Rachel Allison was also ordered to pay £1,800 in compensation and placed on supervision
