Borders

Galashiels was named among the happiest places to live in the UK by Rightmove Image: Getty

Reaction from residents after Borders town voted happiest place to live in Scotland

Police in Borders seek help to trace purple Peugeot 108 Active car SL17 TXK

UPDATE: Police trace purple Peugeot 108 Active car following earlier appeal

A701 road closed for two hours after ambulance catches fire while en route to call

A701 road closed for two hours after ambulance catches fire while en route to call

Former rugby union player Craig Chalmers at Melrose Parish Church before a memorial service for Doddie Weir in Melrose Photo PA Wire

Borders rugby star Craig Chalmers has revealed that he is battling prostate cancer

Delivery of turbine blade to Pines Burn Wind Farm cancelled due to thick fog

Delivery of turbine blade to Pines Burn Wind Farm cancelled due to thick fog

Matty Douglas to coach The South for this year's Inter-District Championship

Matty Douglas to coach The South for this year's Inter-District Championship

36-year-old man taken to hospital after being struck by van in Borders town

36-year-old man taken to hospital after being struck by van in Borders town

Ambulance at BGH Photo John Hislop

57 addresses in Scottish Borders red-listed by the Scottish Ambulance Service

Panto fans in for a treat as Mother Goose comes to the Volunteer Hall in Galashiels

Panto fans in for a treat as Mother Goose comes to the Volunteer Hall in Galashiels

The Met Office has issued a warning of ice and snow in the Borders

Yellow warning for ice issued for the Borders as cold weather sets in

Your chance to win £1,000 to spend at 110 Borders businesses shops and restaurants

Your chance to win £1,000 to spend at 110 Borders businesses, shops and restaurants

Revised timetable announced ahead of today's wind turbine blade delivery

Revised timetable announced ahead of today's wind turbine blade delivery

Scottish rugby international Carl Hogg to be inducted into Melrose 7s Hall of Fame

Scottish rugby international Carl Hogg to be inducted into Melrose 7s Hall of Fame

Emergency services called to the scene of collision involving pedestrian and a van

Emergency services called to the scene of collision involving pedestrian and a van

Another yellow weather warning issued for ice affecting the Scottish Borders tnight

Yellow weather warning issued for ice affecting parts of the Scottish Borders tonight

Police Scotland

Appeal launched after door in town centre damaged by vandals twice

Brian Jones from Brian Jones Gas and Heating Services, who has donated a prize to the Mi Rewards December draw

Borders businesses come together to give top prizes to Christmas prize draw

Tweeddale East councillor Robin Tatler

SBC Housing Support Service rated very good by Care Inspectorate following inspection

MP John Lamont's Scottish Borders Small Business Awards 2023 Wonky Giraffe

MP John Lamont announces winners of his Scottish Borders Small Business Awards 2023

Abnormal load convoy with police escort due to set off from A6088 layby this morning

Abnormal load convoy with police escort due to set off from A6088 layby this morning

Traffic is building at Glenmayne as the A7 is shut in both directions due to a vehicle fire

Updated Main Borders road reopened after vehicle fire caused three-hour-long closure

Emergency Department at Borders General Hospital currently extremely busy

Emergency Department at Borders General Hospital currently extremely busy

Yellow weather warning issued for heavy rain affecting parts of the Borders

Yellow weather warning issued for heavy rain affecting parts of the Borders

ScotRail customers advised to check their journey before new timetable starts

ScotRail customers advised to check their journey before new timetable starts

My Name'5 Doddie Foundation gritter

Hilariously named gritters out and about to help keep the Borders trunk roads safe

Rory and Vicki Steel from The Cross Keys Inn, Ettrickbridge (cente) at the Thistle Awards. Photo: Connor Mollison

Borders businesses scoop top tourism awards at record-breaking night for region

Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs Angela Constance and Chief Superintendent Hilary Sloan launch the Scottish Government and Police Scotland's Festive Safety campaign

Police ready to catch suspected drug-drivers throughout the festive period

A68 set to close for three nights this week to facilitate carriageway improvements

A68 set to close for three nights this week to facilitate carriageway improvements

Stock image. Photo: Unsplash/Call Me Fred

Borders road set to close for two weeks to facilitate drainage and verge works

Another yellow weather warning for snow and ice affecting Borders tonight

Another yellow weather warning for snow and ice affecting Scottish Borders tonight

Borders man takes part in The Voice UK's blind auditions on ITV tonight

Borders man takes part in The Voice UK's blind auditions on ITV tonight

Kirsty Denholm at Base Camp on Everest

Borders grandad receives special 90th birthday wishes from Mount Everest

Galashiels health worker awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse

Galashiels health worker awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse

Eildon announce the appointment of two new board members to its governing body

Increase in numbers of public electric vehicle charging points in the Borders

Increase in numbers of public electric vehicle charging points in the Borders

Application submitted to Scottish Government for 19-turbine wind farm north of Lauder

The Great Polish Map of Scotland at Barony Castle. Photo: Craig Allardyce

Appeal launched to help protect an "iconic" Peeblesshire landmark

Bruce Robertson with the GFR Para Squad

Bruce Robertson Training continue sponsorship of GFR Para/Disability Squad

Gritters out as freezing cold temperatures his the Scottish Borders overnight

Gritters out as freezing cold temperatures hit the Scottish Borders overnight

Police Scotland

Investigation underway after nine-year-old child pushed by man in Borders town

Former soldier turns life around after suffering serious injuries in Basra explosion

My Name'5 Doddie Foundation annual dinner 2023 at Prestonfield House Hotel in Edinburgh

My Name'5 Doddie Foundation announce seven new Doddie Champions at annual dinner

Borders College Students’ Association president gets special BCSA logo tattoo

David Mundell asks PM to praise Sir Elton John's contribution in fight against Aids

David Mundell asks PM to praise Sir Elton John's contribution in fight against Aids

Police in the Scottish Borders carry out early morning winter road safety checks

Police in the Scottish Borders carry out early morning winter road safety checks

Nursery aged children learning about himan right Photo SBC

Children's Commissioner Nicola Killean visits Burgh Primary School in Galashiels

Another yellow weather warning for snow and ice in parts of Borders tonight

Another yellow weather warning for snow and ice in parts of Borders tonight

NHS Borders has joined the call for World AIDS Day to end the disease

Communities called on to help raise awareness and end stigma around AIDS

Jack Lowden as River Cartwright in Slow Horses

Oxton actor Jack Lowden back on TV this week in Slow Horses Season 3 Real Tigers

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Wind turbine blade delivery halted at A6088 layby due to poor weather conditions

Wind turbine blade delivery halted at A6088 layby due to poor weather conditions

Rebecca Birkbeck, Director of Community and Member Participation at Co-op

Jedburgh community groups share funding from Co-op’s Local Community Fund

Cross-party group of councillors seek views of local people on budget plans

Cross-party group of councillors seek views of local people on budget plans

Kimberley Davidson, of The Wee Souk, has partnered with Border Women's Aid as part of their 16 Days of Action campaign. Photo: Kimberley Davidson

Women supporting women – Borders business partners with women's charity

Reborn Café Creative Borders is one of the local businesses where you could spend you Scottish Borders Gift Card this Christmas. Photo: Miconex

Scotland Loves Local launches £1,000 Christmas gift card competition in Borders