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via Border Telegraph5h agoPlans revealed to transform business centre into mixed use housing development
Plans have been revealed to convert part of a Borders business centre deemed “no longer suited to modern commercial occupation” into an 18-home housing development.
Plans have been revealed to convert part of a Borders business centre deemed “no longer suited to modern commercial occupation” into an 18-home housing development.
via Border Telegraph5h agoPlans approved for four homes on site of former engineering complex
Four homes are to be built on the site of a former engineering complex in Kelso, it has been confirmed.
Four homes are to be built on the site of a former engineering complex in Kelso, it has been confirmed.
via Border Telegraph9h agoBid for hairdressing salon at auction house accepted by council
A bid for a new hairdressing salon within a Galashiels auction house has been accepted.
A bid for a new hairdressing salon within a Galashiels auction house has been accepted.
via Border Telegraph10h agoCouncil scheme could unlock essential tenement repairs when owners cannot pay
A new scheme could help Scottish Borders tenement owners overcome delays to essential building repairs.
A new scheme could help Scottish Borders tenement owners overcome delays to essential building repairs.
via Border Telegraph10h agoSilent tribute in council chamber to a 'true friend of the Borders'
Councillors today united in a moment of silent reflection in tribute to a much-loved fellow elected member and “true friend of the Scottish Borders” following his sudden death late last month.
Councillors today united in a moment of silent reflection in tribute to a much-loved fellow elected member and “true friend of the Scottish Borders” following his sudden death late last month.
via Border Telegraph11h agoRetired vet who made 21 Ukraine aid trips to share his story in the Borders
Retired vet Graeme Reavley will share his Ukraine aid mission at Borders talks, after 21 journeys and delivering 50 vehicles with Borders Aid for Ukraine.
Retired vet Graeme Reavley will share his Ukraine aid mission at Borders talks, after 21 journeys and delivering 50 vehicles with Borders Aid for Ukraine.
via Border Telegraph12h agoBorders dog groomer opens one-to-one salon
A NEW dog grooming business has opened its doors in Galashiels.
A NEW dog grooming business has opened its doors in Galashiels.
via Border Telegraph12h agoHawick hooker to lead out strong South squad for Championship opener
THE SOUTH have named a strong squad for their opening Inter District Championship match against Edinburgh on Friday night - and a new captain.
THE SOUTH have named a strong squad for their opening Inter District Championship match against Edinburgh on Friday night - and a new captain.
via Border Telegraph13h agoCurrent state of health of NHS Borders on the agenda during open annual review
NHS Borders Annual Review on November 17 will examine healthcare progress, waiting times, mental health, maternity services and future priorities across the region.
NHS Borders Annual Review on November 17 will examine healthcare progress, waiting times, mental health, maternity services and future priorities across the region.
via Border Telegraph15h agoWoman admits charges of assault and threatening or abusive behaviour
A 41-YEAR-OLD woman who admitted charges of assault and threatening or abusive behaviour will be sentenced next month at Selkirk Sheriff Court.
A 41-YEAR-OLD woman who admitted charges of assault and threatening or abusive behaviour will be sentenced next month at Selkirk Sheriff Court.
via Border Telegraph1d agoPeebles and District Riding Club seeking committee members amid folding threat
A BORDERS equestrian club faces folding unless members of the community step up to join the committee.
A BORDERS equestrian club faces folding unless members of the community step up to join the committee.
via Border Telegraph1d agoUS tour company to launch first Scottish experience focused on Borders textiles
A US-BASED tour company is launching its first-ever Scottish experience, with a creative focus on the Borders.
A US-BASED tour company is launching its first-ever Scottish experience, with a creative focus on the Borders.
via Border Telegraph1d agoConcerns grow for missing 61-year-old man last seen in Jedburgh
CONCERNS are growing for a man missing from Jedburgh.
CONCERNS are growing for a man missing from Jedburgh.
via Border Telegraph1d agoRescue dog Caesar seeks patient home where he can build confidence
A BORDERS rescue dog with a big heart is searching for a loving new home.
A BORDERS rescue dog with a big heart is searching for a loving new home.
via Border Telegraph1d agoPolice Scotland column: Patrols to tackle shoplifting before Christmas
Police Scotland is stepping up hotspot patrols across the Scottish Borders to tackle rising shoplifting and retail crime ahead of Christmas.
Police Scotland is stepping up hotspot patrols across the Scottish Borders to tackle rising shoplifting and retail crime ahead of Christmas.
via Border Telegraph1d agoJohn Lamont MP: Andy Burnham's first budget 'a let-down'
When Andy Burnham replaced Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister, he vowed to take the country in a different direction.But much like Sir Keir's promises of "change", Andy Burnham isn't delivering what he said he would.The first Labour budget since Mr Burnham entered...
When Andy Burnham replaced Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister, he vowed to take the country in a different direction.But much like Sir Keir's promises of "change", Andy Burnham isn't delivering what he said he would.The first Labour budget since Mr Burnham entered...
via Border Telegraph1d agoBorders woman writes book of shakes and smoothies for chemotherapy patients
Innerleithen woman Lesley Simpson writes NOURISH, a book of shakes and smoothies to help people manage eating during chemotherapy at home.
Innerleithen woman Lesley Simpson writes NOURISH, a book of shakes and smoothies to help people manage eating during chemotherapy at home.
via Border Telegraph1d agoFour-court padel facility approved at former Borders builders' yard
Scottish Borders Council approves plans for a four-court padel tennis facility at a former builder’s yard in Galashiels, operated by Live Borders locally.
Scottish Borders Council approves plans for a four-court padel tennis facility at a former builder’s yard in Galashiels, operated by Live Borders locally.
via Border Telegraph2d agoBorder Telegraph Picture of the Week: Leaping salmon
THIS fantastic photo of salmon leaping near Selkirk was taken at Murray Cauld, near Selkirk, by reader Ian Morrison.
THIS fantastic photo of salmon leaping near Selkirk was taken at Murray Cauld, near Selkirk, by reader Ian Morrison.
via Border Telegraph2d agoSelkirk pensioner learns to swim after instructor’s encouragement at leisure centre
Selkirk Leisure Centre instructor Grace helped 72-year-old Tom learn to swim after a stroke, inspiring a community story amid plans to close the pool in 2029.
Selkirk Leisure Centre instructor Grace helped 72-year-old Tom learn to swim after a stroke, inspiring a community story amid plans to close the pool in 2029.
via Border Telegraph2d agoYear of celebrations planned for Borders festival's 200th anniversary
A year of special celebrations is being planned as a historic Borders festival marks its 200th anniversary.
A year of special celebrations is being planned as a historic Borders festival marks its 200th anniversary.
via Border Telegraph2d agoReports ordered into Borders man who drove while disqualified
BACKGROUND reports have been ordered into a Galashiels man who admitted driving while disqualified.
BACKGROUND reports have been ordered into a Galashiels man who admitted driving while disqualified.
via Border Telegraph13h agoFinal call for Borderers to shape Scottish Borders Council’s 2027/28 budget
A FINAL call has been made for Borderers to share their priorities in Scottish Borders Council's budget survey.
A FINAL call has been made for Borderers to share their priorities in Scottish Borders Council's budget survey.