A GALASHIELS man has appeared in private at Selkirk Sheriff Court accused of drug dealing.

Fifty three year old John Tunnicliffe is charged with being concerned in the supply of heroin as well as possession of cannabis and cannabis resin.

He also faces a charge of allowing his Hawthorn Road home to be used for the consumption of drugs on Friday.

Tunnicliffe made no plea and the case was continued for further examination.

Sheriff Derrick McIntyre refused a motion for bail and Tunnicliffe was remanded in custody.