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Concerns over shared headships aired 
CONCERNS over controversial plans to cut the number of headteachers in schools across the Borders will be aired at a meeting tonight (Wednesday).
The Educational Institute for Scotland will discuss Scottish Borders Council’s Transforming Children’s Services review at the George and Abbotsford Hotel in Melrose.
School review public meetings announced
TRANSFORMING Children's Services (TCS) is a very significant project focused on improving the services provided to children, young people and their families.
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.
Parents' fury over council's £3000 park bench
CASH-strapped council chiefs have been branded clueless after spending thousands of pounds on a park bench while slashing school budgets.
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Borders revellers prepare for party of the year
IT has already been billed as the ultimate party to bring the summer to a close. And now the Border Telegraph is offering six lucky readers and their mates a place on the guest list.
Rural schools protected under Government plans
THE Scottish Government has brought forward legislative proposals that would ensure a presumption against rural school closures.
A SELKIRK sheriff is leading the fight against under-age drinking in the Borders.
Doubts over Selkirk's plastic promise
CLAIMS of the Borders’ first ‘plastic bag free’ town were called into question this week as an investigation revealed that a huge number of shopkeepers are still handing out the criminal carriers.
Borders braced for more strike action
Union bosses have predicted that more strike action is on the cards as talks to resolve the current pay dispute with council bosses failed.
HOW to whip up a healthy stir fry; avoiding the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases; managing money and avoiding getting into debt; how to deal with stress; keeping safe on the roads – these are just some of the many issues young people will be finding out about at this year’s Safe T in the Park.
CLOSURE of the tax offices in the Borders could cost the region £1 million in lost wages every year. And many customers will be forced to make 60-mile round-trips up to Edinburgh for tax claims in future.
Rural housing debate moves into Borders
RURAL housing will be the focus when the Rural Affairs and Environment Committee holds its first-ever meeting in Melrose, at the Corn Exchange on Tuesday, 2 September.
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