POLICE in the Scottish Borders have thanked the public for their help in tracing a missing 51- year-old woman from the Newtown St Boswells area.

Known as Amanda or Millie Stewart, she had been last seen in the Melrose area around 5pm on Sunday April 24 2022.

Officers issued an appeal earlier this morning but have now confirmed that Amanda has been traced and is safe and well. 

A Police Scotland statement issued on social media states: "Amanda has now been traced safe and well. Thanks to all the members of public for their help."