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Team Borders kitted out for competition
TEAM Borders, the region's junior athletics team now has its very own kit thanks to Borders Sport & Leisure.
Fun, fashion finale at Kelso Races Ladies Day
KELSO racecourse is busy preparing itself for the final meeting of the season- John Smiths Ladies Day this weekend.
Fitting tribute to 'cheeky chap' Matt
GALA Red Triangle under 15s defeated Melrose under 15s to win the inaugural Matt Lochrie Memorial Cup - and then dedicated the victory to their former stand off following his tragic death earlier this year.
Megget and Talla named best cycle route in Borders
A SURVEY of cyclists has unveiled a lesser-known scenic, circular route "Megget and Talla" as the best in the region.
Rowan's race helps other youngsters achieve their goals
A TOTAL of 300 runners and walkers of all ages and abilties took part in a fun run in memory of a sports mad school boy from Galashiels last month - and together they raised £1800.
SPORTING brothers will renew rivalries at the home of Scottish football next Saturday.
Skeen called up to Scotland squad
MELROSE stand-off, Andrew Skeen, has been called into the Scotland 7s squad to compete in the final leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series in London this weekend.
Paterson to inspire next generation of Scottish rugby talent
FORMER Gala rugby star Chris Paterson is to become an ambassador for Scottish rugby after hanging up his boots, it has been confirmed.
Collins enjoys family reunion in Galashiels
THERE was only ever going to be one winner on Friday evening and that was football in Galashiels.
Gala triumph in Border league final
EVEN the winning of their first Border League title since 2004-5 wasn't the end of the story for Gala's great season.
Title party finally gets underway in Melrose
THEY'VE had to wait a few weeks, but Melrose have finally been crowned champions of Scotland.
Veitch makes a splash at Selkirk triathlon.
THE second event in the 2012 Borders Sport and Leisure Trust Triathlon series took place at Selkirk Leisure Centre on Sunday, May 6th.
Paterson: My retirement is tinged with sadness
GALA rugby star Chris Paterson will bring an end to an inspirational professional playing career this weekend.
Local fundraisers make a Big Splash
OVER 2000 people from across the Scottish Borders helped to raise money for charity last week by taking part in the Big Splash swimming weekend.
Selkirk doctor nominated as SRU Vice-President
A FORMER Scotland and British Lions team doctor is the sole nomination as vice-president of the Scottish Rugby Union for the forthcoming season.
Gala showcase season's silverware
GALA'S new collection of silverware went on public view for the first time on Friday at the regular meeting of the club's monthly lunch.
