A JEDBURGH teenager has been accused of having sexual intercourse with an under age girl. Nineteen-year-old Calvin Fender also faces a second charge of engaging in sexual activity with a teenage girl under the age of 16. He made no plea during
MEMBERS of the Borders branch of Extinction Rebellion joined other activists last week as they protested against global investment firm, Baillie Gifford's links to the fossil fuel industry. Campaigners staged an 11 hour blockade, holding banners
THE Adult Learner Awards, which recognise the achievements of adults and young people across the Borders, are seeking nominations for this year's event. Moving into its 22nd year, the Awards ceremony gives nominees the chance to show off their learning
A GALASHIELS pensioner who admitted historical sexual offences against four young girls has been put on the Sex Offenders Register. Seventy four year old James Forsyth pleaded guilty to four counts of lewd, indecent and libidinous practices towards
RECORDS were smashed at this year's Feel the Burns hill race near Selkirk. Not only did Andrew Douglas of Inverclyde AC set a new best time for the tough course, but an all-time high of 269 runners took o the start line. And a record amount was
Hawick 33 Edinburgh Accies 0 Atholl Innes at Mansfield Park HAWICK swept to a stunning victory at Mansfield Park on Saturday with five tries. And the high tempo performance leaves Accies fighting for survival. It was only 7-0 for
STUDENTS in the Borders and Peeblesshire will be given the chance to meet Sir David Attenborough should they win a competition to find the next up and coming youth climate activists. The Young Climate Champion competition was set up by entrepreneur
Gala 29 Heriot's Blues 21 Bob Sneddon at Netherdale GALA made a welcome return to form on Saturday with some eye-catching tries. Despite plenty vocal encouragement from the good-sized crowd the home team were under pressure from the
Selkirk 14 Marr 26 SATURDAY’S defeat at Philiphaugh by league leaders Marr means Selkirk drop out of the Tennent’s Premiership play-off places, with Aberdeen Grammar leapfrogging them to take over fourth spot. After the game, Selkirk skipper
RECORDS were smashed on Sunday as the biggest ever Selkirk Haggis Hunt took place. No fewer than 567 hunters were counted on the Hill breeding grounds at 11.30am. And they managed to net, catch and tackle more than 700 of the normally elusive
A GALASHIELS councillor has written to Primark chiefs to ask them to consider opening a shop in the town. Last week the retail giant announced it will open 18 new stores this year. And Euan Jardine (Cons) wants one of them to be in Galashiels
Southern Knights 46 Boroughmuir Bears 27 David Morrison at The Greenyards THERE'S a growing sense of optimism around The Greenyards following back-to-back wins over Boroughmuir by the Southern Knights. But it's not just the scorelines
Gala Fairydean Rovers 1 Kelty Hearts 2 David Knox at Netherdale IF anyone needed reminding of the potential of the new Gala Fairydean Rovers squad, they got it on Saturday. Despite the defeat to league leaders Kelty the performance
CONCERNS have been expressed over the evacuation of students from Peebles High School following the blaze that ripped through the school last year. Peebles community councillor John Crawley, said it was “out of the fire and into the freezer” for
WORK is about to begin on a major new water tank to supply households across the central Borders. As part of the £30 million upgrade of services, Scottish Water engineers will start constructing the large clear tank - which can hold five Olympic
A NEW festival will take place this summer on the shores of St Mary's Loch. But many of the revellers face a scenic day in the saddle before they can dance the night away. The Muck n' Mac Festival is the brainchild of former Galashiels Academy
A BORDERS award-winning novelist has been appointed as the Creative Writing Fellow with Tyne and Esk Writers. Margaret Skea already has five novels and a book of short stories to her credit. The St Andrew's graduate from Kelso is well-placed
