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Commemorating a century of Burns in Galashiels
NEXT week marks the centenary of one Galashiels' most iconic landmarks. The Burns statue at the bottom of Lawyer's Brae was unveiled on Saturday, May 31, 1913.
Posted 25 May 2013 09:30
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Man's car 'cut to bits' after crash
A 24-year-old man was taken to hospital with a spinal injury after his car crashed into a field on last week.
Posted 25 May 2013 08:30
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IT was fitting that Borders brain injury service Momentum chose a cocktail party to highlight the work they do.
Posted 24 May 2013 09:00
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AFTER months of practice Galashiels Town Band are set to take the stage this weekend.
Posted 24 May 2013 08:30
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Lucky Borders woman wins £100,000
A local woman from Kelso is celebrating after winning £100,000 through The Health Lottery.
Posted 24 May 2013 08:00
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'Bus pass change vital to tackle older isolation in Borders'
LOCAL constituency MSP Christine Grahame today attended the regional launch of Age Scotland's Still Waiting campaign to tackle isolation among older people.
Posted 24 May 2013 07:30
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ONE of Selkirk's oldest traditions will return this weekend. The Queen's Body Guard for Scotland, the Royal Company of Archers will visit the town on Saturday for the traditional Shoot for the Selkirk Silver Arrow.
Posted 24 May 2013 07:00
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'Tweedbank Fair brings village together'
THE community turned out to show their support for this year's Tweedbank Lad and Lass ahead of the village's Fair week.
Posted 23 May 2013 09:30
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Selkirk Standard Bearer makes a splash in Galashiels
THE sun shone on Galashiels at the weekend. Braw Lad Daniel Whitehead extended the hand of friendship to Selkirk Standard Bearer Martin Rodgerson during the traditional Spurs Night meeting at a sun-kissed Galafoot on Friday night.
Posted 23 May 2013 08:30
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'Maggie is looking down and smiling'
FOR everyone involved in the Margaret Kerr Unit the opening was a great day but for a select few it was even more special.
Posted 23 May 2013 07:45
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NHS Borders, Scottish Borders Council (SBC) and partners are continuing to take steps to address child obesity.
Posted 23 May 2013 07:00
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Borders Railway community drop-in dates
NETWORK Rail has announced dates for six more community events - part of a series of drop-ins being held along the line of the railway over the spring and summer to give residents the opportunity to view detailed railway plans and to ask questions of members of the project team about the construction process
Posted 23 May 2013 06:30
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Secretary of State to be quizzed by voters in the Borders
Borders MP and Scottish Secretary Michael Moore will be put under the spotlight when he appears in front of the region's voters and opinion formers this week.
Posted 23 May 2013 06:30
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Rottweiler row leaves Betty flat
A DOG lover from Langlee is fighting for the return of her best friends.
Posted 22 May 2013 09:00
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Sport
Sutherland aims for treble after Cup final heartache
GALA Rovers striker Des Sutherland made history at the weekend when he broke a club goal scoring record which had stood for almost 60 years.
Posted 24 May 2013 09:30
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Jed rain supreme at Riverside Park
IT was the best finale possible after a long hard season, and Jedburgh was the place to be for the Jed-Forest Sevens despite the torrential rain, and the pitch stood up well to the constant drenching during the afternoon.
Posted 24 May 2013 09:00
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Melrose are Kings of the Sevens
MELROSE clinched the Kings of the Sevens title at a rain soaked Jed-Forest sevens on Saturday at Riverside Park, but is there a need to change the format to ease the pressure on the players and officials?
Posted 23 May 2013 09:00
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Borders brightest young golfing stars
THE value of the challenge of competitive golf at a young age as one of the Borders brightest young golfing stars.
Posted 22 May 2013 09:30
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Ladies Day returns to Kelso Races
HIGH fashion and quality racing are the order of the day, at Kelso's final meeting of the season "Ladies Day" on Sunday, May 26.
Posted 22 May 2013 08:00
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Chalmers takes centre stage at Melrose Rugby Club's annual awards
DEPARTING Melrose coach Craig Chalmers was presented with a special award for Services to the Club at the club's annual presentation night.
Posted 21 May 2013 07:30
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Border Telegraph Poll
Do you think community councillors should support plans to spend £5,500 on a new lamp post in Galashiels to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee? See this week's Border Telegraph for more details.
This Poll is now closed.
Yes (17.1%)
No (70.7%)
Only if it lights up the whole of Gala (12.2%)
