Border Telegraph

Traquair Fayre marks Flodden anniversary
A TEAM of medieval jousters is set to take centre stage at this year's Traquair Fayre this weekend.
Published: 09:30 24th May
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.
Published: 09:30 24th May
Mixing it with Momentum
IT was fitting that Borders brain injury service Momentum chose a cocktail party to highlight the work they do.
Published: 09:00 24th May
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.
Published: 09:00 24th May
Prepare to be blown away
AFTER months of practice Galashiels Town Band are set to take the stage this weekend.
Published: 08:30 24th May
Lucky Borders woman wins £100,000
A local woman from Kelso is celebrating after winning £100,000 through The Health Lottery.
Published: 08:00 24th May
'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.
Published: 07:30 24th May
Selkirk set for Arrow shoot
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.
Published: 07:00 24th May
Guid Old Gala letter
Sir, As a weekly reader of the Border Telegraph living in the south of England, I am always interested in your 'Guid Old Gala' page.
Published: 09:30 23rd May
'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.
Published: 09:30 23rd May
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?
Published: 09:00 23rd May
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.
Published: 08:30 23rd May
'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.
Published: 07:45 23rd May
Fit4Fun, Fit for Life
NHS Borders, Scottish Borders Council (SBC) and partners are continuing to take steps to address child obesity.
Published: 07:00 23rd May
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
Published: 06:30 23rd May
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.
Published: 06:30 23rd May
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.
Published: 09:30 22nd May
Rottweiler row leaves Betty flat
A DOG lover from Langlee is fighting for the return of her best friends.
Published: 09:00 22nd May