A BORDERS gamekeeper who illegally killed protected species has been given a 225-hour community payback order. Alan Wilson, of Duns, admitted nine charges including killing goshawks, buzzards, badgers and an otter on the Longformacus Estate between
A 43-year-old man has appeared from custody at Selkirk Sheriff Court accused of stealing medication and assaulting his disabled sister. Gurchran Singh - who gave an address in Walsall, West Midlands, - pleaded not guilty to the offences said to
A WARNING has been issued following a number of mountain bike thefts in the Borders. Between Wednesday and Sunday, five, worth almost £18,000 in total, were taken from garages in Peebles and Kelso. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We have
PEEBLES High School pupil Ellie O'Hara continued to rewrite the record books at the weekend by claiming a further two titles at the Scottish Athletics Championships. The 16-year-old won the Under 17s triple jump competition at Grangemouth with a
GALA are on the verge of promotion after Sid Siddhu led the Braw Lads to a five wicket win against Watsonians 2nds at Meigle Park. Siddhu scored a superb unbeaten 65 as Gala overcame their opponents’ total of 115 to stay top of Division One.
SPARK Energy have announced their biggest recruitment drive in three years, with up to 100 new roles set to be created at their Selkirk base. The energy company already employs nearly 400 people at its Ettrick Riverside headquarters. The new
BONNYRIGG Rose stretched their lead at the top of the table with a 3-0 win over struggling Dalbeattie. George Hunter, Ewen Moyes and Jonathon Brown all netted against Star, who had Greig Thorburn red carded in the second half, at New Dundas Park
AN open day at Borders Pet Rescue in Earlston allowed the public to witness the work that goes into caring for the region’s animals. A variety of furry friends were on their best behaviour to meet the public and show them around. As well as looking
A Borders farm is celebrating after being shortlisted for Family Farming Business of the Year this week. Baddinsgill Farm, in West Linton, has been announced to be in the finals of the British Farming Awards 2019. Now entering its 7th year, the
