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MOT warning to 7.6 million drivers at risk of £1,000 fines
Nearly 8 million drivers were at risk of a fine this year as they were late to get their MOT, new research has revealed. The study has found that almost a quarter of MOTs carried out last year took place after the previous service had expired.
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Borders woman went on £3.3k spending spree with mother’s partner’s bank card
A 38-YEAR-OLD woman went on a spending spree with the bank card of her mother’s partner, Selkirk Sheriff Court has been told. Jade Brown pleaded guilty to using the bank card details for groceries and take-away food amounting to £3,300. The
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Borders association named 'Housing Organisation of the Year' at ceremony
A BORDERS association has been named 'Housing Organisation of the Year'. Eildon Housing Association, based in Selkirk, recently received the award at the Chartered Institute of Housing Awards in Glasgow. Nile Istephan, chief executive of Eildon
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Borders care home rated 'good' following unannounced inspection
A PEEBLESSHIRE care home has been ranked 'good' following an unannounced inspection. The inspection of Garvald West Linton, which was completed on October 25, evaluated the quality of service provided to adults with learning disabilities and complex
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Death major reason for write-off of council tax debt in Borders, meeting told
DEATH is the major reason for council tax being written off in the Borders, senior councillors were informed this week. Scottish Borders Council (SBC) wrote off bad debts deemed unrecoverable of just over £180k during the period from April to September
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'Warm boxes' to help vulnerable in Borders battle cold this winter
FIFTY ‘warm boxes’ will be given to vulnerable people in Peeblesshire to help them through the winter amid high household bills. The initiative will see residents handed heated throws, fleece blankets and hot water bottles to battle the cold.
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Why mould is forming in your home this winter and how to stop it
During the winter months, homeowners face many challenges that pose various risks to them and their properties, with mould being one of them. If you don’t identify and deal with mould problems quickly, you could be risking serious damage to your
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Borders pensioner admits making offensive remarks after mobility scooter vandalised
AN 86-YEAR-OLD man has admitted shouting and swearing and uttering offensive remarks after his mobility scooter had been vandalised. Frederick Hornsey could be heard by neighbours being abusive towards Scottish people in Bannerfield Drive, Selkirk
