Ally McGilvray

Budget cuts will devastate our frontline services if we don't act now

CONTROVERSIAL plans to close police stations in the Borders and slash the opening hours of others will not be reversed following the announcement of a new single police and fire and rescue services in Scotland this week.

Council worker mops up with award on TA course

A COUNCIL cleaner from the Borders is preparing to take on the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Fireworks expected in Melrose at New Year

FIREWORKS are expected at the New Year street party in Melrose this year.

Selkirk youths running 'out of control'

TROUBLESOME youths are continuing to run riot in Selkirk, it was claimed this week. And fears have been voiced that they are now getting "out of control".

Olympic flame could make detour to Melrose

A LAST-gasp attempt has been made to bring the Olympic flame to Melrose.

Concerns raised over Melrose junction

FEARS have been voiced that not enough has been done to improve road safety at a notorious junction in the Borders ahead of the opening of the region's first crematorium next month.

Borders crematorium described as 'most beautiful in Britain'

IT is one of the most controversial new buildings in the Borders. But the region's first crematorium has been described as the most beautiful in Britain.

Council cuts hit home in Tweedbank

RED-FACED council chiefs have been forced to apologise to a family in Tweedbank after they unwittingly destroyed part of their home.

The next train arriving in the Borders... may be late

RAIL chiefs have admitted they will struggle to complete the reopening of the new rail link between Edinburgh and the Borders by the target date of December 2014, it has been claimed.

Galashiels pub crowned Community Bar of the Year

A PUB in Galashiels has become the toast of Scotland.

Pensioner died after being robbed by care worker

THE family of a pensioner who died just days after being robbed by her care worker reacted furiously this week after the heartless thief was allowed to walk free from court.

Gala day for Fairytale Princess

SHE looks like something out of a fairytale. But she is about to make dreams come true in the Borders.

Police recognise local heroes with bravery awards

A MOTHER and daughter from Melrose who helped stop a man jumping off a bridge at a known suicide spot in the Borders were told their actions undoubtedly saved his life.

Teenager admits attack in Selkirk park

A 19-YEAR-OLD man has admitted attacking another man after chasing him through a park in Selkirk.

Plans unveiled to convert Galashiels mill

PLANS have been unveiled to transform a redundant mill building in the Borders into student accommodation.

Lauder Co-op worker admits theft

A 42-YEAR-OLD woman has admitted stealing cash from her work in Lauder.

Galashiels MoonWalk doubles fundraising target

BIG-HEARTED fundraisers from across the Borders had a grand night in Galashiels last week.

Man, I feel like a woman: Transgender student reveals bullies could force her out of Borders

SHE was born a male but has regarded herself as female for much of her life.

New book puts bygone Galashiels on the map

"THE history of Galashiels as a burgh begins in the late sixteenth century, but the present appearance of both the town and its surrounding countryside is the result of the interaction of man with his environment over many centuries."

Angel of Peace to fly again in Galashiels

GALASHIELS will be plunged into darkness this weekend in a special tribute to the town's war dead.