1+ day, 1+ hour 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…...

1+ day, 3+ hour 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…...

4+ day, 4+ 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…...

5+ day, 22+ 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…...

1+ week, 3+ hour 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…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (130+ words) PLANS have been submitted for a small-scale home gym and commercial pilates studio in Melrose. The aim is to operate the business from a detached outbuilding in a garden at Ormiston Terrace. A report with the submission to Scottish Borders…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (191+ words) APPROVAL to dig deeper at a Berwickshire quarry will be recommended for approval next week. 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…...

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....

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…...

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…...