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Councillors launch plea for action at vandal-hit toilets in Borders town
22+ hour, 55+ min ago (456+ words) URGENT action is needed to address concerns over vandal-hit toilets in the Borders' largest town. Anti-social behaviour and vandalism, such as the theft or destruction of toilet rolls and soap dispenser, has led on occasions to temporary closure of the…...
Care home resident enjoys grand return to swimming pool in Selkirk
1+ day, 55+ min ago (350+ words) A BORDERS care home resident has made a splash by returning to the pool at the age of 87. Mary, a resident at Riverside Healthcare Centre in Selkirk, enjoyed a morning swim at Selkirk Leisure Centre thanks to a thoughtful idea…...
Dogs Day Out raises more than????3,000 for veterinary charity
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (264+ words) A DOG show has raised more than £3,000 for a veterinary charity. Border Vets’ fourth annual Dogs Day Out raised £1,510.29 for Vetlife, a total doubled by a matching contribution from VetPartners, bringing the final amount to £3,020.58. Jim Ross, clinical director at…...
More than £1,400 raised in bid to provide life-saving equipment to the Borders
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (153+ words) MORE than £1,400 has been raised for a group working to provide vital life-saving equipment to the community. Biggar and Broughton First Responders group launched a JustGiving page several months ago after being asked by the community to make donating to…...
Council Planning Committee approves bid for quarry operators to dig deeper on site
1+ week, 8+ min ago (338+ words) GO-AHEAD was given today (September 7) for the operators at a Berwickshire quarry to dig deeper. Glenfinn Quarry is an existing hard rock quarry which has operated for 30 year and is located 2.5km to the south-east of Cockburnspath. Following changes to increase…...
Blooming marvellous day at Earlston Flower Show 2026
1+ week, 1+ day ago (298+ words) THE annual Earlston Flower Show was well-received by locals and visitors. Earlston Primary School's hall was filled with high-standard fruit and vegetable exhibits on Saturday, August 29. While the hot summer weather resulted in fewer flower entries, the quality remained impressive....
Borders councillor issues warning after suspicious incidents at his home
1+ week, 2+ day ago (141+ words) A BORDERS councillor has issued a public warning after he reported two incidents of strangers entering his property. East Berwickshire councillor James Anderson warned of two incidents of people entering his home and garden on Wednesday, August 26 and Thursday, August…...
Borders music and arts festival enjoys a second successful edition
1+ week, 4+ day ago (255+ words) THE second iteration of a growing entertainment celebration in Tweeddale has been hailed a success following four days of music, art and community events. The Stobo Arts and Music Festival took place from Thursday( August 27) to Sunday (August 30) at venues…...
Glassblowing studio creates trophy in memory of Borderer who died in car accident
1+ week, 4+ day ago (298+ words) A BORDERS glassmaker has created a trophy in memory of a young man which will be presented at this year’s Sheep Dog World Trial. Handcrafted by Selkirk glassblower Andrew Holmes, the award will be given to the top-qualifying young handler…...
Borders doctor taking on cycling event to raise funds for school in Zambia
1+ week, 5+ day ago (290+ words) A TWEEDDALE doctor is gearing up for a 120km charity ride through the Borders in support of a school in Zambia. Dr Drummond Begg will take on the Tour O The Borders on Sunday (September 6), aiming to raise funds for the…...