Border Telegraph - Archives
Browse our archives (sorted most recent stories first), or why not use the search function at the top to try to find an older story.
PC Turnbull takes bull by the horns
A FORMER Scotland rugby player who tackled a runaway bull which had gone on the rampage in Galashiels has been honoured for his bravery.
Published: Tuesday, 3rd June, 2008 12:00
BIG-hearted nurses across the Borders raised hundreds of pounds for charity at the weekend.
Published: Tuesday, 3rd June, 2008 12:00
Much a Doo for pigeon daft Kieran
A BIRD fancier from Galashiels is causing a flap in the world of pigeon racing.
Published: Wednesday, 30th April, 2008 09:00
Gas bill dispute nearing the end
IT is a situation that residents in the Galashiels neighbourhoods of Meigle View and Riddle Dumble Park are well-versed in: the Scottish Gas meter mix-up that has been confusing residents in the two estates for years now.
Published: Wednesday, 30th April, 2008 09:00
Kirsty hopes to raise awareness of Cyclone horror
A YOUNG Galashiels woman who has recently returned from Bangladesh is about to embark on a tour of the UK, where she will share her experience and relive the horror of a recent cyclone that hit the region.
Published: Wednesday, 30th April, 2008 09:00
Tories hit out at 'Two Jobs Jim' in attendance row
LOCAL Tories have slammed a Galashiels councillor, who doubles up as an MSP, for only making just over half of the local authority’s meetings.
Published: Wednesday, 16th April, 2008 09:00
Flooding risk puts elderly accommodation on hold
A DECISION on controversial plans to build much-needed sheltered housing for the elderly in Galashiels has been delayed amid flooding fears.
Published: Wednesday, 16th April, 2008 09:00
Volunteers out to make a splash for Gala's waterways
GALASHIELS was built on a river which was once described as one of the most polluted in Scotland.
Published: Wednesday, 16th April, 2008 09:00
Residents told to ignore threatening letters and bills
RESIDENTS in the Galashiels neighbourhoods of Meigle View and Riddle Dumble Park have been given some unusual advice from Scottish Gas regarding the gas bills they receive: ignore them, for the time being.
Published: Wednesday, 9th April, 2008 09:00
Lucky escape for young family as flat goes up in flames
A MUM and her young children were forced to flee their home following a fire which killed their pet cat in Galashiels.
Published: Wednesday, 9th April, 2008 09:00
“IF nobody stood up for Galashiels nothing would get done.”
Published: Wednesday, 9th April, 2008 09:00
'The best headteacher in the world'
CRYING children were comforted by their parents in the playground of a local primary school as emotions erupted following the death of their head teacher.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd April, 2008 10:00
Further Details
