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How to watch the spectacular Leonid meteor shower in the UK this weekend
Stargazers in the UK are in for a treat this weekend as spectacular light display will light up the skies thanks to another meteor shower. The Leonid meteor shower is set to delight stargazers, sending shooting stars streaking across the night
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Man rang 999 after starting fire in block of flats in Galashiels, court hears
A 37-YEAR-OLD man started a fire in a block of flats in Galashiels. Rory Lennon lit a bag of paper at the premises in High Street, on April 12. He pleaded guilty at Selkirk Sheriff Court to a charge of culpable and reckless conduct. Lennon
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Christmas season at Sir Walter Scott's home to last over a month
CHRISTMAS celebrations are returning to Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott. The attraction near Melrose has extended its 2024 festive season into January 2025, ensuring families can enjoy the 'magical' events throughout the school holidays
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'Dial-a-bus' scheme proposed in Borders 'could restrict impulsive trips'
A PROPOSED ‘demand responsive’ Borders bus would restrict spontaneous trips, a meeting has heard. Plans to improve the 93 Peebles to West Linton service were unveiled last month. It has been suggested to have a mix between a fixed timetable
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Eviction fears at Borders-based firm quashed after planning refusal overturned
A PEEBLES-BASED company that supports the council with its winter gritting and snow clearance programme has had eviction fears quashed. A retrospective application was submitted to Scottish Borders Council (SBC) from Irvine Plant Ltd for the change
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Concerns aired over ‘super pylons’ project proposed across Borders landscape
BORDERS residents have come out in force to raise concerns over a “giant pylon project”. Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN) is looking to connect a proposed substation near Lauder to the Carlisle area using overhead lines. It said the project
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You could be fined £1,000 for driving in these winter clothes
With winter rolling in and temperatures falling, drivers in the UK are being warned that wearing winter clothes when they get behind the wheel could land them a £1,000 fine. If you are wearing clothes, such as gloves, coats and scarves that could
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Borders man who carried out sex act on himself in couple’s garden gets unpaid work
A 37-YEAR-OLD Hawick man who carried out a sex act on himself in a couple’s garden has been ordered to carry out 120 hours unpaid work at Jedburgh Sheriff Court. John Torrie, of Hillend Drive, pleaded guilty to the offence which was captured on
