Below are recent stories by David Knox
Published: 22 Feb 2010 13:11
Supermarket drives forward plans for new petrol station in Galashiels
PLANS for a new Galashiels petrol station have been unveiled by supermarket giant ASDA.
Last updated: 14 Feb 2010 13:47
Greenyards great passes screen test
A FORMER Melrose rugby favourite has swapped the scrum for the big screen.
Last updated: 19 Jan 2010 12:00
Demi Yorke crowned Scottish champion
TWEEDBANK teenager Demi Yorke became a double Scottish champion at the weekend.
Last updated: 19 Jan 2010 09:42
Jack rows into Institute of Sport
HERIOT rower Jack Leask has just paddled where no one has gone before - into the East of Scotland Institute of Sport.
Last updated: 19 Jan 2010 07:46
Midnight league football kicks off in Galashiels
FOLLOWING its huge success in Galashiels last year the Midnight League Football events are back.
Published: 27 Oct 2009 16:06
Coldstream boss quits Home Park
COLDSTREAM manager Peter McNulty has quit his post at Home Park.
Published: 14 Oct 2009 10:58
Postal plot campaign to drop the railway
ANTI-RAIL campaigner Nicholas Watson has written to all of Scotland's 129 MSPs.
Last updated: 10 Sep 2009 13:49
The Jam and Ocean Colour Scene announce Borders tour dates
TIME OUT has teamed up with Combination Arena Concerts to give our readers the once-in-a-lifetime chance of getting up close and personal with two of the country's most influential bands.
Published: 8 Sep 2009 15:39
Cockburn aims for Scottish Cup comeback
CUP dreamers Selkirk are unlikely to risk their crocked defenders over the next fortnight.
Published: 8 Sep 2009 15:33
Haining Estate opened to public
THE country estate recently gifted to the people of Selkirk is one of the attractions at next week's annual Open Doors day.
Published: 8 Sep 2009 14:41
Double-winning Gala bowled over by Kelso no-show
A CRUNCH cricket meeting will take place tonight after Kelso failed to turn up for the last final of the season.
Published: 29 Jul 2009 09:00
900 house plan divides Newtown
PLANS to boost the central Borders population by around 3,000 have been submitted.
Last updated: 28 Jul 2009 14:28
Border players 'an inspiration' says First Minister
BORDERS rugby has been passed a £10,000 boost by Alex Salmond.
Published: 22 Jul 2009 10:00
Patients face 'postcode lottery' with medical files
A POSTCODE lottery exists at GP surgeries across the Borders.
Last updated: 14 Jul 2009 15:38
Graham to lead Gala's challenge
FORMER Border Reivers coach George Graham will spearhead Gala"s challenge in Premier Division 2 this season.
Published: 1 Jul 2009 13:00
Swine flu outbreak at Borders factory
A JEDBURGH factory is at the centre of the region"s first swine flu outbreak.
Published: 3 Jun 2009 09:00
Heartbroken parents call for riverside patrols
CALLS are being made for riverside patrols following the drowning of a teenager in Kelso on Sunday.
Published: 27 May 2009 09:00
National sprinters to make a run for Earlston
EARLSTON is rolling out the red carpet to welcome some of Scotland"s top sprinters on Saturday.
Published: 29 Apr 2009 09:00
Lucky Lotto ladies win half a million
A GRANNY syndicate from a Galashiels factory has scooped almost half-a-million on the National Lottery.
Last updated: 25 Apr 2009 20:28
Selkirk shock former champions - East football roundup
SPARTANS were in seventh heaven on Saturday after hammering Peebles at Whitestone Park.
Last updated: 22 Apr 2009 09:59
Gass nets 100th appearance for 'Dean
IT"S not very often a 21-year-old is rewarded for long service.
Last updated: 22 Apr 2009 09:59
Gala day as football comes home
GALA FAIRYDEAN look set to reopen redundant Raydale Park.
Last updated: 15 Apr 2009 09:16
Cop knocks 7 bells out of colleague
A CROWD control cop ended up in hospital on Saturday – after being batoned on the head by his team-mate at Melrose Sevens.
Published: 14 Apr 2009 09:30
East of Scotland football round-up
STAR boss Gordon Holt celebrated his side"s seven goal hammering of lowly Selkirk by vowing to continue the title fight.
Last updated: 10 Apr 2009 11:26
Search continues for missing joiner
A MISSING windsurfer from the village of Gordon has been named.
Published: 6 Apr 2009 12:25
SELKIRK teenagers who attempted to detonate a homemade nail bomb on a popular pathway will be sentenced next month.
Published: 1 Apr 2009 09:00
New flag design leaves Borderers cross
COUNCILLORS have unfurled a furious row after giving the nod to a new Hawick-themed Borders flag.
Published: 18 Mar 2009 17:30
Fairydean legend lampoons local football
ONE of Gala Fairydean"s greatest ever players has hit out at falling standards in local football.
Published: 14 Mar 2009 23:30
Coldstream shine against Star - Football round-up
WEATHER-BEATEN leaders Dalbeattie Star crashed to only their third defeat of the season at lowly Coldstream.
Last updated: 13 Mar 2009 14:44
Celtic star to sign for Peebles?
PEEBLES boss Gary French admits he"ll be cock-a-hoop if he can land a Celtic starlet for his struggling ranks.
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