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Borders revellers prepare for party of the year
IT has already been billed as the ultimate party to bring the summer to a close. And now the Border Telegraph is offering six lucky readers and their mates a place on the guest list.
Published: Thursday, 4th September, 2008 12:30
Rural schools protected under Government plans
THE Scottish Government has brought forward legislative proposals that would ensure a presumption against rural school closures.
Published: Wednesday, 3rd September, 2008 12:30
A SELKIRK sheriff is leading the fight against under-age drinking in the Borders.
Published: Wednesday, 3rd September, 2008 09:00
Doubts over Selkirk's plastic promise
CLAIMS of the Borders’ first ‘plastic bag free’ town were called into question this week as an investigation revealed that a huge number of shopkeepers are still handing out the criminal carriers.
Published: Wednesday, 3rd September, 2008 09:00
Borders braced for more strike action
Union bosses have predicted that more strike action is on the cards as talks to resolve the current pay dispute with council bosses failed.
Published: Tuesday, 2nd September, 2008 12:30
HOW to whip up a healthy stir fry; avoiding the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases; managing money and avoiding getting into debt; how to deal with stress; keeping safe on the roads – these are just some of the many issues young people will be finding out about at this year’s Safe T in the Park.
Published: Monday, 1st September, 2008 12:30
CLOSURE of the tax offices in the Borders could cost the region £1 million in lost wages every year. And many customers will be forced to make 60-mile round-trips up to Edinburgh for tax claims in future.
Published: Monday, 1st September, 2008 09:30
Rural housing debate moves into Borders
RURAL housing will be the focus when the Rural Affairs and Environment Committee holds its first-ever meeting in Melrose, at the Corn Exchange on Tuesday, 2 September.
Published: Thursday, 28th August, 2008 12:30
A CAT from the Borders is fighting for its life after being found shot with an arrow.
Published: Thursday, 28th August, 2008 12:00
Council gets priorities straight
The Single Outcome Agreement (SOA) for Scottish Borders Council, which sets out the national and local priorities for the Council and its partners and how these will be achieved, was officially signed by Council Leader David Parker and Scottish Ministers this week.
Published: Thursday, 28th August, 2008 09:00
Frightened Rabbit bow out of festival season
SUMMER may be all but over. But the sun-kissed festival season of 2008 will live long in the memory of Selkirk band Frightened Rabbit. The four-piece cut their teeth on the Fringe stages of Wickerman and Oxygen last season.
Published: Wednesday, 27th August, 2008 08:55
THE finalists in the 2008 Scottish Borders Awards have been revealed, after the judges scrutinised over 80 entries in the seven hotly-contested categories.
Published: Tuesday, 26th August, 2008 12:00
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