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Industrial Action and Schools – Wednesday 20 August

SCOTTISH Borders Council is working to keep its schools open on Wednesday 20 August 2008 despite industrial action by a number of trades unions in the Borders and across Scotland.

Crash: No evidence of pilot error

POOR weather conditions have been blamed for a plane crash which claimed the life of a retired RAF squadron leader, an official report has concluded.

E.coli outbreak 'under control'

A NURSERY in the Borders was forced to close after two children were found to have contracted a potentially deadly bug.

Locals fight against bell decision

CONTROVERSIAL plans to silence the clock on one of the best-kept war memorials in Scotland have been put on hold amid overwhelming opposition.

Concern about unwelcome campers

GALASHIELS residents in Glenfield have said they are worried about security after travellers pitched up without permission on the site of a new play area this week.

Councillor Riddell-Carre criticised for Newtown no-show

A BORDERS councillor has hit back after she was accused of not fully representing the Newtown St Boswells community.

Cinema snubs popcorn ban

“POPCORN and cinema go hand in hand”. That is the view of Andrew Poole, who runs the Pavilion Cinema in Galashiels.

Donate your time for Scottish Animal Week

THE SSPCA are calling on animal lovers in the Borders to donate some time and help raise money for abandoned or abused pets as part of Scottish Animal Week next month.