THE trial of a Kelso woman accused of embezzling £19,000 while working as the administrator of a Selkirk playgroup will take place in May.

Fiona Hughes of Kaimflat Cottages denies the offence which is said to have happened at the Argus Playgroup in Selkirk's Goslawdales between August 1, 2011, and November 1, 2014.

The 49-year-old is due to stand trial at Selkirk Sheriff Court on May 3.