LAST week former Peebles resident Nadia Wong gave us an insight into life under lockdown in Italy, the European nation worst-hit by the pandemic. Now, speaking again to reporter Hilary Scott, she provides an update on conditions – and advises us to
An Innerleithen girl celebrated the "best birthday ever" after big-hearted gestures helped stave off the lockdown blues. Aria Lynas had been looking forward to inviting all her friends round for her first proper party as she turned five years old
A FAMILY have built their very own tiki bar in their Kelso garden. Veronica Sullivan, 34, has used lockdown as a chance to hone her carpentry skills. Ms Sullivan teamed up with her partner James Herriot and her 15-year-old son Josh Sullivan to
Three more coronavirus patients have died in the Borders, bringing the total to 14. NHS Borders issued an update at 1.57pm today (April 3). It came after a previous statement, sent by the health board earlier today, contained incorrect figures
FINES for breaking lockdown rules have been issued by police in the Lothian & Borders area. Chief Constable Iain Livingstone has praised the vast majority of people for obeying social-distancing guidelines. But across Scotland a total of 144
The Grand National may have been cancelled for the first time in its 181-year history due to coronavirus - but a different event will be held this weekend. All is not lost for horse racing fans - who will still be able to cheer on the 40-horse
A MAN who ran out of toilet roll received an emergency drop-off by drone recently. Russ Howey, of Duns, was hugely grateful when friend Scott Cullen came to the rescue at his hour of need. Video footage captures Mr Cullen flying his drone across
A MAN with a black staffie broke into a house in Kelso in the early hours of today (April 3). Police are seeking witnesses to the incident at Dickson Place at around 3.30am. The man entered the house before being disturbed and leaving, police
