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  • Woodland gathering to tackle climate emergency

    There was an air of excitement and purpose on Sunday, at Gordon community woodlands. In a bid to reduce the excessive level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere that has been blamed for creating a global climate emergency, families from around the

  • Hawick man sent abusive texts to his ex

    A HAWICK man who was abusive towards his former partner has been ordered to carry out 140 hours of unpaid work at Jedburgh Sheriff Court as an alternative to custody. Jay Gallagher also breached court orders by contacting the woman when he was barred

  • Annual Allan Ramsay fest returns to Carlops

    AS part of an annual celebration of his work, the Allan Ramsay Hotel in Carlops will run a two-day event highlighting its namesake's contributions to Scottish folk music and poetry. Dotted with performances and talks from local musicians, singers

  • Man accused of shouting and swearing at Hawick medical centre

    A HAWICK man faces trial at Jedburgh Sheriff Court accused of causing a disturbance at a medical centre. John Wharton, 41, of Oliver Crescent, denies behaving in a threatening or abusive manner by shouting and swearing at the O'Connell medical centre

  • Peebles motorist accused of dangerous driving

    A PEEBLES motorist has appeared in private at Jedburgh Sheriff Court facing four counts of dangerous driving. Thirty-five-year-old John Ferguson of George Terrace, is alleged to have committed the offences on four occasions during the course of