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Raees Aziz Galashiels Boxing Club v Ayan Akram Rob Roy Boxing Club Photo Alwyn Johnston

Galashiels Boxing Club celebrate 10th anniversary in front of a sell out crowd

Local Area Commander, Scottish Borders Chief Inspector Vinnie Fisher

Police Column Local Area Commander, Scottish Borders Chief Inspector Vinnie Fisher

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Eight new police officers deployed to serve in Lothians and Borders division

Megan Bilsland from Galashiels, who does inspirational work with Downs Syndrome Scotland and Interest Link Borders, a charity helping people with learning disabilities

Borders MP John Lamont announces winners of his Volunteer of the Year awards

Bank of Scotland will close four Borders locations between October this year and February 2024. Photo: Google Maps

Concerns raised as four Borders bank branches set to close by February 2024

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Image of Doddie Weir jumping in a lineout in a field of rye at Gloagburn Farm

Farmer sows image of Doddie Weir jumping in a lineout into a field of rye

NHS Borders release video aimed at people currently experiencing long waits

NHS Borders release video aimed at people currently experiencing long waits

Borders College Train for Life course

Train for Life course helps candidates enhance employability skills

Borders road to close overnight to facilitate resurfacing work - diversions in place

Borders road to close overnight to facilitate resurfacing work - diversions in place

NHS Borders nurse Caroline Hogg

Borders palliative care nurse appears in exhibition at Saatchi gallery in London

Shuggie Bain author looking forward to returning to the Borders Book Festival

Shuggie Bain author looking forward to returning to the Borders Book Festival

Galashiels Transport Interchange. Photo: Helen Barrington

Appeal launched as passengers report man 'acting suspiciously' on Borders bus

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Galashiels dentist reinforces commitment to local people living with dementia

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Investigation underway following overnight break ins at Borders industrial estate

Tweedbank Lad Archie Barr, Tweedbank Lass Ava Evans, First Attendants Ethan Fraser and Ava Swan and Second Attendants Alex Bell and Katie Deerin with Gala Braw Lad & Lass, and attendants. Photo Tweedbank Fair facebook

Tweedbank Fair underway with fancy dress parade taking place tonight

John Lamont is a parliamentary under secretary in the Scotland Office as well as an MP

More than 20,000 Borderers on social housing waiting list according to latest figures

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Victim Support Scotland appeals for more volunteers from throughout the Borders - Jane Lynn

Victim Support Scotland appeals for more volunteers from throughout the Borders

Screenshot from Nasa worldview satellite showing the plume of smoke (centre) from the fire at Cannich, in the hills above Loch Ness in the Highlands, drifting towards the loch on Monday amid clear skies

Wildfire warning graded 'very high' extended to cover majority of Scotland

Borders Railway to operate as normal on Friday and Saturday says ScotRail

Borders Railway to operate as normal on Friday and Saturday says ScotRail

Gala Fairydean Rovers squad celebrate East of Scotland Cup victory Photo Thomas Brown

Gala Fairydean Rovers Chairman thanks cup winning 'legends' who have left the club

Father of two David Dooher will take on the challenge in a Guinness World Record attempt Photo My Name'5 Doddie Foundation

Doddie fundraiser to celebrate birthday by climbing Ben Nevis carrying 100kg barbell

Borders MP John Lamont Sylvia Scott from Quins in Galashiels, and Greg Dalgleish and Stuart Oliver from Think Fitness.

Two “brilliant” Borders businesses recognised at a Downing Street reception.

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Fixed penalty notice issued following crash on Borders road

Sporting heritage event coming to the home of Gala Fairydean Rovers this week

Sporting heritage event coming to the home of Gala Fairydean Rovers this week

Emergency services called to scene of crash on Borders road

Emergency services called to scene of crash on Borders road

Members of the Giacopazzi's Gelato team, Taylor, Mack, Mason, Campbell, Maariya, Amy, and Mia. Photo: Borough PR

Borders business scoops top award at national ice cream awards

Jack Sneddon Photo Borders College

Certificate of Excellence awarded to Borders College plumbing student Jack

Knowetownhead Steading, at Hassendeanburn. Photo: Hastings Legal/ESPC

'Striking' and 'remarkable' Borders family home blends luxury and country living

GoFibre announce significant progress on their "home turf" in the Scottish Borders

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Police arrest and charge 39-year-old man following crash on Borders road

Your chance to talk about dementia and reduce the stigma surrounding it this week

Your chance to talk about dementia and reduce the stigma surrounding it this week

Police rush to Galashiels supermarket to assist security staff following disturbance

Police rush to Galashiels supermarket to assist security staff following disturbance

ScotRail encourages music lovers travelling to see Bruce Springsteen to plan ahead

ScotRail encourages music lovers travelling to see Bruce Springsteen to plan ahead

Police in Borders launch new protocol to help trace missing children and young people

Police in Borders launch new protocol to help trace missing children and young people

St Ronan’s in Innerleithen raised £1,500

Scottish Borders Council supports Dementia Awareness Week ( May 29 to June 4)

Nola Milne (Asda), Kirsty Hadden (Burgh Head Teacher), Kareen Marks (Burgh Nursery), Lisa Jeffrey(Parent Council)

Nursery kids to benefit from an improved garden area thanks to a generous donation

The Ellis McGregor Memorial Charity Match at Netherdale. Photo: Layla Anderson

Borders football legend honoured at memorial game with ex-players

Riddell Fiddles' 20th anniversary concert at the Heart of Hawick. Photo: Ian Oliver

Borders music group celebrates major milestone with anniversary concert

The BVAA rally and auction at Springwood Park, Kelso. Photo: Curtis Welsh

'Fantastic' weekend vintage rally hailed a success

Police are seeking information following the serious assault in Galashiels. Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Man 'seriously assaulted' in Sunday morning attack by youths

Kevin Donaghy, and others with cancer, have shared their stories in a new book. Photo: Melanoma UK

Man with 'incurable cancer' hopes new book will help those with new diagnoses

By Joanne Colpus

Reader's photos: Ten of our favourite photographs from the past week

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Police seeking information after woman dies in fatal Borders crash

Amy Brydon. Photo: Borders College

College staff member says diversity award is a 'lovely surprise'

Resurfacing works will see parts of the A7 closed for three nights next month

Two sections of major Borders road set for further resurfacing works this summer

Jenny Thomson, from Peebles, has been reported as missing

Police launch search for missing Peeblesshire woman

Jedburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court.

Man blitzed ex-partner with hundreds of abusive messages during course of one day

Floors Castle was incorrectly listed as the venue for an upcoming Proclaimers concert in Kelso by an online marketplace. Photo: Colin Wilson/Border Telegraph Camera Club

Online marketplace says wrong venue on Borders concert ticket a 'rare mistake'

Stock image. Photo: Unsplash/BBC Creative

Borders nursery deemed to have 'significant strengths' after visit from inspectors

Framing Agnes, starring Jen Richards (pictured) is one of the films to be screened in Hawick this week as part of SQIFF's Trans-Generational Tour. Photo: Stephanie Owens/SQUIFF

Queer film festival tour brings trans stories to the Borders

The late Ellis McGregor will be honoured at a charity football match this weekend. Photo: Gala Fairydean Rovers

Ex-players to join match to pay tribute to Galashiels football legend

Sir Walter Scott's seal, set in gold and precious stones, will be up for auction this week. Photo: Stewart Attwood/Lyon & Turnbull

Wax seal from famous Borders home to go under the hammer for nearly £20k

Rachael Hamilton MSP with attendees of the roundtable discussion on mental health in rural and remote communities

Borders MSP welcomes promise of better mental health support for rural communities

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Mark Billingham Photo Steve Best

Top crime writer Mark Billingham returns to Borders Book Festival