Peebles Court is condemned as new Galashiels centre gets backing

ATTEMPTS to save Peebles court have failed this week. And we can reveal that plans for the creation of a single Borders justice centre 18 miles away in Galashiels took a step closer.

Posted 17 Jun 2013 09:00   David Knox   0 Comments

Borders teacher shortlisted for Scotland's biggest children's book award

BORDERS-based teacher and author Claire McFall has been shortlisted in the Older Readers category of the Scottish Children's Book Awards 2013 for her debut novel Ferryman, a love story for teenagers, published by Templar.

Posted 17 Jun 2013 08:30   Editorial   0 Comments

Victim Support offers Polish help in the Borders

A NEW service has started in Galashiels for Polish victims of crime. Volunteer Izabella Lipok is using her native language to help Polish people who are affected by crime or who might be called to court as witnesses.

Posted 17 Jun 2013 08:00   Editorial   0 Comments

Borders is 'shortchanged' by Westminster

VOTERS in the Borders are on average £405 per head worse off under the UK government's austerity measures, according to analysis by leading economists.

Posted 17 Jun 2013 07:30   Editorial   0 Comments

Melrose finish runners-up on Islay

DESPITE a tremendous effort, guest side Melrose Ladies just fell short on their first attempt at the Islay Beach Rugby tournament.

Posted 17 Jun 2013 07:00   Editorial   0 Comments

Grant Yeomans is Scout of the year in Galashiels

AT a recent Annual General Meeting of Galashiels Scout Group, Grant Yeomans was presented with the Stewart Bell Centenary Trophy as Scout of the Year for 2012/13.

Posted 17 Jun 2013 07:00   Editorial   0 Comments

Local people honoured in Queen's Birthday Honours list

THREE people from the Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale area are being honoured by the Queen in Her Majesty's Birthday Honours list.

Posted 16 Jun 2013 18:30   Editorial   0 Comments

Rooms at the Inn in Galashiels

PLANS to create four letting rooms on top of a Galashiels pub have been approved by Scottish Borders Council.

Posted 16 Jun 2013 07:30   Editorial   0 Comments

Academy pupils Merit awards

S3 PUPILS at Galashiels Academy marked the end of the school year with an awards ceremony.

Posted 16 Jun 2013 07:00   Editorial   0 Comments

Selkirk women are injured in Manchester tram crash

FESTIVAL goers from Selkirk were left in hospital last weekend after being involved in a horror crash.

Posted 15 Jun 2013 07:30   David Knox   0 Comments

Dryburgh Abbey to host annual service of commemoration

DEFENCE Minister, Lord Astor, will make this year's address to honour Field Marshal Earl Haig, the Founder of the Royal British Legion and the Royal British Legion Scotland, at his graveside in the ruins of Dryburgh Abbey, near Melrose, on Sunday, June 16.

Posted 15 Jun 2013 07:00   Editorial   0 Comments

Borders fashion students bring their collections to the catwalk

BORDERS textile students will showcase their work at a fashion show and exhibition in Edinburgh on Saturday.

Posted 14 Jun 2013 17:00   Editorial   0 Comments

Interschool netball league scores with Borders pupils

A PILOT netball league established by Borders Sport and Leisure Active Schools team in the central Borders has been heralded a success by both teachers and pupils.

Posted 14 Jun 2013 08:30   Editorial   0 Comments

Galashiels Academy 'could do better'

A PROGRAMME of improvements are being demanded by inspectors following a visit to Galashiels Academy.

Posted 14 Jun 2013 08:30   David Knox   1 Comments