A LORRY driver faces a charge of dangerous driving on the A7 between Galashiels and Stow.

David Harvey, 47, of Mary Longley Way, Penrith, denies overtaking vehicles when it was unsafe to do so and forcing other motorists to take evasive action.

The offence is said to have happened on June 27.

A trial is scheduled to take place at Selkirk Sheriff Court on December 21 with an intermediate hearing on November 20.