Alexa Brown

Stories by Alexa Brown

Below are recent stories by Alexa Brown

• Published: 2 Dec 2009 14:48

  MacDonald Brothers - Volunteer Hall, Galashiels (December 3)

  X-FACTOR finalists the MacDonald Brothers will share the stage with children from Melrose primary school during their Christmas show in Galashiels this week.

• Published: 11 Nov 2009 11:19

  'The biggest disaster since the Romans arrived in Melrose' - Town slams crematorium decision

  FURIOUS campaigners have slammed Scottish Borders Council's decision to allow the building of a crematorium beneath the Eildons as 'the biggest disaster since the Romans arrived in Melrose.'

• Published: 14 Oct 2009 11:04

  Long-awaited school extension plans submitted for Tweedbank

  AN application to extend Tweedbank Primary School was this week submitted to Scottish Borders Council.

• Published: 14 Oct 2009 11:04

  Long-awaited school extension plans submitted for Tweedbank

  AN application to extend Tweedbank Primary School was this week submitted to Scottish Borders Council.

• Published: 1 Sep 2009 15:49

  Crafty otter the culprit for salmon deaths

  A LOCAL conservation group has dismissed claims that work at Wilderhaugh weir has killed salmon.

• Last updated: 25 Aug 2009 09:22

  A rally good time at Netherdale!

  THREE former Border Reivers rugby fans from West Cumbria returned back to Netherdale at the weekend.

• Published: 18 Aug 2009 14:05

  Outrage following closure of one of oldest hotels in Borders

  OXTON residents were left angry this week after the village's only hotel closed without warning.

• Last updated: 18 Aug 2009 13:37

  They think it's Hall over...

  GALA Cricket Club were crowned Border League champions for the first time in 13 years following their victory over Kelso at the weekend.

• Published: 28 Jul 2009 14:14

  Cabinet Secretary visits Melrose nursery

  FIONA Hyslop, Scotland's Cabinet Secretary for Education, met with staff and children at Cherrytrees Nursery in Melrose yesterday to unveil new plans to encourage careers in childcare.

• Published: 21 Jul 2009 15:02

  Gala application divides committee

  PLANS to develop two homes in the countryside at Langlee Mains collapsed this week, as planning officials worried that roads leading to the site were unsuitable.

• Published: 8 Jul 2009 11:13

  Greenyards storms onto list of world's finest

  IT"S the smallest venue on the list and rivals such legendary arenas as the Millenium Stadium, but the home of Melrose Rugby has been named as one of the world"s best rugby venues.

• Last updated: 7 Jul 2009 15:13

  Swine Flu patients recovering well as Government begins 'phase two'

  SIX Borderers hit by the swine flu virus were this week said to be recovering well.

• Last updated: 27 May 2009 09:00

  Friends back Darling for mistletoe medicine

  IT"S based on the flower of romance and helps treat hundreds of cancer patients each year, but mistletoe therapy doesn"t come cheap.

• Published: 15 May 2009 14:56

  Bogus callers target the Borders

  LOCALS have been warned not to be taken in by bogus callers who are phoning Borders residents claiming to be from the Citizen's Advice Bureau

• Published: 14 May 2009 09:00

  Heroes prepare for challenge

  SOME of the Borders' biggest heroes are preparing to tackle a tough 29-mile mission through the region to raise money for sporting charities.

• Last updated: 11 May 2009 10:24

  Borders housing in crisis

  A LOCAL MSP has slammed the current housing situation in the Borders, saying a lack of affordable homes is forcing young people out of the area and breaking up communities.

• Last updated: 8 May 2009 11:20

  Legend Serevi to play for Melrose

  SEVENS legend Waisale Serevi will no doubt be teaching young dogs new tricks as he turns out for Melrose at the weekend.

• Last updated: 7 May 2009 11:55

  Police hunting stolen tractors

  POLICE in the Borders are appealing for witnesses after thieves made off with two tractors and two trailers worth almost £70,000.

• Last updated: 6 May 2009 12:00

  It's phenomenal!

  A TALENTED drama student from Oxton has become an overnight sensation after stealing the lead role in a national advertising campaign for soft drink giant Irn Bru.

• Last updated: 5 May 2009 14:57

  It's phenomenal!

  A TALENTED drama student from Oxton has become an overnight sensation after stealing the lead role in a national advertising campaign for soft drink giant Irn Bru.

• Last updated: 29 Apr 2009 11:21

  Attack hospital staff and you will go to prison, warns Sheriff

  A local sheriff is leading a hospital booze blitz with a promise of prison.

• Published: 22 Apr 2009 09:00

  Cornet up for hero award

  LAUDER Cornet Jon Threadgall has been nominated for a national hero award after pulling two people from a burning car minutes before it exploded.

• Last updated: 10 Apr 2009 13:09

  Serevi 'honoured' to be playing at Melrose

  WAISALE Serevi, one of rugby sevens" biggest living legends, said this week he was "honoured" to be turning out for the 126th Melrose Sevens on Saturday.

• Last updated: 10 Apr 2009 13:16

  Cameras grounded at Sevens

  THE cameras will still roll this weekend at Melrose Sevens, despite the BBC camera tower being stolen.

• Published: 1 Apr 2009 09:00

  Fifty come, fifty go in job reshuffle

  AN electronics firm has announced expansion plans that will bring around 50 new jobs to the Borders.

• Published: 1 Apr 2009 09:00

  Lines drawn in pitch battle

  HOCKEY players from Galashiels this week asked local councillors to use public money wisely whilst planning a new sports pitch in Tweedbank.

• Published: 30 Mar 2009 10:00

  Jedburgh wins fight for Tattoo

  JEDBURGH has beaten off bigger Borders towns to win the rights to host the Military Tattoo this summer.

• Last updated: 25 Mar 2009 21:39

  'Black cloud over Borders' as 50 jobs cut

  MORE than 50 local jobs will be shed in the coming weeks, as the recession hits the Borders' manufacturing industry.

• Published: 27 Feb 2009 12:30

  Theft victim offers reward to catch criminals

  A ROAD worker whose £2,000 trailer was stolen from a site near Selkirk has offered a reward to catch the culprits.

• Last updated: 17 Feb 2009 13:13

  Borders school hosts evacuees

  CHANNELKIRK Primary pupils almost took part in a real-life evacuation last week, as they braved the elements to take part in a World War II re-enactment.