Police clampdown on speeding motorists in Melrose

POLICE issued five speeding tickets on one road in just two days after targeting drivers in Melrose.

Posted 15 May 2013 08:30   Ally McGilvray   1 Comments

Umbrella stand valued at £1000 stolen from Melrose

POLICE in the Borders are appealing for witnesses following the theft of an ornamental umbrella stand earlier this month.

Posted 23 Apr 2013 12:30   Editorial   0 Comments

Dalziel: 'It's a brilliant build up, it's a brilliant day, but it can be cruel if you don't win it'

MELROSE will be hoping for third time lucky when they tackle Ayr in the Scottish Cup final at Murrayfield this weekend.

Posted 19 Apr 2013 09:00   Ally McGilvray   0 Comments

Melrose serve up a treat in Plate

MELROSE captain Dougie Dodds led his side to victory in the Plate competition at the Gala Sevens and then admitted they all expected to be dropped ahead of this weekend's glamour tournament at the Greenyards.

Posted 12 Apr 2013 09:30   Ally McGilvray   0 Comments

Melrose is ready to ruck n roll

IT is one of the biggest events in the Borders social calendar. And the event has sold out four years in a row.

Posted 12 Apr 2013 09:30   Editorial   0 Comments

Daffodil walk is blooming marvellous

IT first began 20 years ago; and has raised thousands of pounds for charity every year since.

Posted 12 Apr 2013 08:30   Editorial   0 Comments

Man charged following Melrose crash

POLICE have confirmed that a Galashiels man has been charged with reversing his car into a couple on Melrose High Street.

Posted 9 Apr 2013 12:30   Editorial   3 Comments

Ladies first at Murrayfield

MELROSE emerged with the Murrayfield silverware following this uncompromising battle between two committed but contrasting teams.

Posted 9 Apr 2013 09:30   Editorial   0 Comments

Alarm bells ring at Melrose abbey

IT began chiming centuries ago to summon worshippers to the Parish Kirk of Melrose.

Posted 29 Mar 2013 09:00   Editorial   0 Comments

Melrose skatepark 'a long way to go'

A CAMPAIGN group behind plans to build a skate park in Melrose celebrated its first birthday this week.

Posted 29 Mar 2013 06:30   Editorial   0 Comments

Site visit for BGH ambulance depot

THE Reporter charged with overseeing an appeal by the Scottish Ambulance Service to build a depot at Borders General Hospital will hold a site visit next week.

Posted 27 Mar 2013 07:00   David Knox   0 Comments

Melrose Primary School receives a glowing report card

A MELROSE kindergarten has been given a glowing report card by inspectors. St Mary's School's day care for children received an unannounced visit by Government inspectors last month.

Posted 21 Feb 2013 07:30   David Knox   0 Comments

Police investigate shootings in Melrose

CUSTOMERS in the beer garden at the Ship Inn targeted.

Posted 20 Feb 2013 08:00   Ally McGilvray   1 Comments

Skate park meeting planned in Melrose

A PUBLIC meeting has been organised to discuss plans to build a skate park in Melrose.

Posted 20 Feb 2013 05:30   Ally McGilvray   0 Comments