Breaking News: Thursday, 4th December, 2008 12:30
Government breaks silence on bells 
RING out the bells!
The Scottish Government has broken its silence on controversial plans to slap a curfew on the chimes at the war memorial in Galashiels.
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.
Battle of the bells Loud and Proud campaign
CONTROVERSIAL plans to silence the clock on one of the best-kept war memorials in Scotland for the first time in 80 years has caused alarm bells to ring in the Borders.
Councillor's disgust at 'insulting' bell decision
A LOCAL councillor has hit back at Scottish Borders Council’s decision to halt the bells of Galashiels War Memorial, which has been marking the hours in memory of the lost soldiers of the town for more than 80 years.
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UP to 100 jobs are set to go at Selkirk's oldest mill. And many face Christmas without redundancy payments. Bosses at Heather Mills held an emergency meeting on Tuesday to tell its workforce the bad news.
Local tax offices to close their doors
GALASHIELS and Hawick tax offices are to close, it was announced today.
Council call last orders on free bar
WITH council chiefs coming under increasing scrutiny following controversial budget cuts, the local authority has announced it is looking to set up a dedicated room for media interviews.
Kelso continues to be left out in cold
WORK is progressing well to reconnect Kelso properties to the gas supply. The majority of homes are expected to be back on by tonight (Wednesday).
Selkirk set for new jobs boost?
A BORDERS firm is in line to deliver an early Christmas present - up to 200 new jobs.
Locals enjoy festive weather - but thousands left in the cold
THE Borders’ first snowfall of the winter could not have come at worse time for Kelso residents, who have been left fighting freezing temperatures with no central heating following a gas fault.
Hospital bed closures not so temporary
CONTROVERSIAL hospital bed closures across the Borders over the summer are expected to be repeated next year in a desperate bid to save money.
New radio station goes 'on air'
GALASHIELS went on-air, on-line and on-tune this week with the launch of the town’s very first radio station.
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