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• Last updated: 28 Jul 2010 13:07

  Police warn of death sentence

  TWO men who have been jailed for a total of nine years after a teenager was killed in a road smash in the Borders.

• Published: 28 Jul 2010 08:00

  “I’m working from home today!”

  A few years ago, if a colleague said they were working from home, you can bet there would be a number of people rolling their eyes in disbelief: after all, working from home was nothing more than a euphemism for “I had a few too many last night and I’m not feeling great – the sofa’s by the computer and the phone’s in my pocket…”

• Published: 28 Jul 2010 08:00

  Will unpaid overtime keep your job safe?

  With current employment uncertainty, it’s only natural to want to protect yourself against redundancy. But if you’re always the first to give up your lunch break, the first to come in early and the last to leave every night, it could be that you’re being taken advantage of.

• Last updated: 27 Jul 2010 12:52

  Health chiefs spend £20k on sex swap ops

  HEALTH chiefs in the Borders have revealed they have spent more than £20,000 on sex swap operations in the past year.

• Published: 27 Jul 2010 09:30

  Abbotsford House set to get £10m facelift

  WORK to transform the home of one of Scotland's most celebrated writers will get underway next year, it has been announced.

• Published: 27 Jul 2010 09:30

  Advice for Mums returning to work

  With all the negative press about the state of the economy and the resulting increase in unemployment, it is not surprising that mums currently on career breaks are “conditioned” into thinking and accepting that a return to work in the current climate will be tough if not unachievable. Majella Wilkins from Return2WorkMums offers advice to those who have taken a career break and want to get back into employment.

• Published: 26 Jul 2010 14:36

  String Jam Club - The Melting Pot

  STRING Jam Club is delighted to host 'The Melting Pot' - an evening of exciting and original contemporary music by the cream of emerging Borders musicians, headlined by the talented Angus Gunn.

• Last updated: 26 Jul 2010 13:10

  Borders headteacher in line for call-up to war zone

  A HEADTEACHER from the Borders is in the firing line this week, it has emerged.

• Published: 25 Jul 2010 15:34

  National exposure for golf in the Borders

  THE Borders has joined with four other regions in Scotland to sell local golfing experiences to a broader market via a new national partnership.

• Last updated: 24 Jul 2010 14:10

  Appeal following armed robbery in Borders

  POLICE in the Borders are making a renewed appeal for information following an armed robbery at an antique shop in Eyemouth last week.

• Published: 24 Jul 2010 13:14

  MP 'devoted' to reopening of rail line

  LOCAL MP Michael Moore boarded a train on the former Waverley Route and again pledged his support for the re-opening of the whole route from Edinburgh to Carlisle.

• Published: 21 Jul 2010 09:52

  Borders ref given international call-up

  RUGBY referee Andrew McMenemy has set his sights on the international stage following his appointment as a full-time referee.

• Published: 20 Jul 2010 13:26

  Fame - Remember their name

  YOUNGSTERS from the Borders will perform one of the most successful shows in the world on the big stage in the capital this weekend.

• Last updated: 19 Jul 2010 13:10

  Selkirk: Armstrong staying put

  SELKIRK has confirmed that Ross Armstrong will be playing his rugby at Philiphaugh next season.

• Published: 19 Jul 2010 13:00

  Pensioner in 'extremely serious condition' following smash

  A PENSIONER was left fighting for his life following a horrific car crash in the Borders.

• Published: 19 Jul 2010 12:57

  McFly are In:Demand

  MCFLY have been confirmed as the final guests at the biggest pop party of the summer.

• Published: 18 Jul 2010 10:00

  Moffat: We must win our home games

  THE dates and kick-off times for Edinburgh's first four pool matches in this season's Heineken Cup have been confirmed.

• Last updated: 14 Jul 2010 11:38

  Region's rescue centre marks Scotland's first Rabbit Awareness Day

  THE Scottish SPCA is encouraging people in the Borders to consider rehoming a rescued rabbit rather than buying a new bunny.

• Published: 6 Jul 2010 12:54

  Melrose prepare for Munster mash

  BORDER teams entering the British & Irish Cup gathered at Housestead's Fort on Hadrian's Wall as the pools and fixtures were announced.

• Published: 6 Jul 2010 12:50

  Win a family pass to summer airshow

  WE'VE teamed up with the National Museum of Flight to offer Border Telegraph readers the chance to win family passes to the spectacular airshow at East Fortune.

• Published: 6 Jul 2010 10:31

  Hibs footballer has a Gala day

  WHILST there may not have been the vuvuzelas or the dodgy goalkeeping, the Galadean JFC presentation night on had all the skills and passion of the South African World Cup.

• Last updated: 3 Jul 2010 13:48

  Sun shines on Gala Day

  HUNDREDS of well-wishers turned out to celebrate The Braw Lads' Gathering in Galashiels.

• Published: 1 Jul 2010 13:35

  Lions star roars to victory at Stow Sports

  FORMER Scotland and British Lions lock Doddie Weir was among the winners during the annual sports week in Stow.

• Published: 1 Jul 2010 12:58

  Scotland star has a ball in Melrose

  THE new Mrs Brown put the boot into some of Scotland's top rugby names.

• Last updated: 30 Jun 2010 11:13

  Gala Fairydean line up for new season

  GALA FAIRYDEAN face two Border derbies to kick off their season.

• Last updated: 29 Jun 2010 14:44

  MSP: Finance summit was a publicity stunt

  A SUMMIT on public finances in the Borders has been ridiculed by South of Scotland SNP MSP Christine Grahame.

• Published: 29 Jun 2010 14:35

  Frightened Rabbit to share stage with X Factor star

  FRIGHTENED Rabbit have finally been confirmed on the bill at T in the Park, as revealed in the Border Telegraph earlier this month.

• Published: 29 Jun 2010 14:23

  Amateur football: United they stand

  GALA United gaffer Michael Ramsay revealed the secret to his side's promotion last season - a pre-season trip to the seaside.

• Published: 27 Jun 2010 14:20

  Rail project remains on track

  THREE organisations have been selected to submit tenders for the multi-million pound rail link project between Edinburgh and the Borders.

• Published: 26 Jun 2010 14:16

  Borders education chief expelled

  ONE of the region's most prominent politicians has been booted out of her job.