David Knox

Parents lead tributes to Earlston teenager

IT was a tragedy that rocked a close-knit community on New Year's Day.

Local sprinter makes her acting debut

A BORDERS sprinter has already had her shot at London 2012 glory - for New Zealand and Sweden.

Jedburgh athlete is fastest loser in New Year Sprint

IT was the year when final could be replaced by the word formality.

Region records surge in heart disease deaths

BORDERS health chiefs have defended startling figures that show a surge in deaths from coronary heart disease.

School drugs find worrying

A CLASSROOM survey has found that 40 per cent of Borders 15-year-olds have been offered drugs.

Sophie and Alexander most popular baby names in the Borders

WHAT'S in a name? Quite a lot if you are about to become a mum of dad.

Melrose motorist admits causing fatal collision

A MELROSE motorist has admitted causing the death of a learner driver from Galashiels more than two years ago.

Selkirk sack manager following one win in 21 league games

STRUGGLING Selkirk have replaced manager Bryan Templeton with former Cowdenbeath striker Mike McKinnon.

Grieving family sue NHS Borders for £300,000

A ST BOSWELLS teenager is taking NHS Borders to court following the death of her mother more than five years ago.

Region's diversity recognised at awards

FINDING employment for anyone in these current economic times can be difficult. When you suffer from a physical disability or brain injury it is an awful lot tougher.

Money worries blamed for rise in number of Borderers taking anti-depressant drugs

STARTLING new statistics have revealed that the Borders is the grip of a pill popping pandemic - for depression.

Derby day fears for Dalziel

MELROSE coach John Dalziel admits his club's biggest fear this season lies just four miles up the road.

Peebles soldier honoured for role in Afghanistan

A SOLDIER from the Borders is to receive a Mention in Despatches for his courage while serving in war-torn Afghanistan.

Selkirk super group support local fundraising campaign

THE brothers behind Selkirk supergroup Frightened Rabbit have smashed a fundraising target to help their baby niece.

Borders club sign Spanish striker

EAST of Scotland minnows Selkirk are hoping to cause a Scottish Cup shock next month after signing a Spanish international striker.

Wicker horror comes to the Borders

IT is still regarded as one of the UK's greatest movies.

Borders teachers caught up in administrative bungle

TEACHERS across the region face paying back thousands of pounds - and many have yet to be officially told.

Clovenfords kicks up stink over sewage

ANGRY villagers in Clovenfords want answers after amenity companies failed to flush out the reasons behind a fresh sewage problem.

Hay hits scoring trail

TEENAGE terror Jack Hay may just make manager Fraser Lothian sleep a little easier after an accomplished hat-trick display on Saturday.

Sprinters renew rivalries

THE cream of Borders sprinters will renew rivalries with the fastest man in Scotland on Friday.