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Cara is crowned Gordon Gala Queen

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:07:46 GMT

It was entertainment all the way at Gordon as the annual Civic Weekend saw a varied programme of events.

Cockburnspath’s successful gala day

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:06:07 GMT

Cockburnspath Gala Queen, Rebekah McArthur and her court - three P7 girls and three P7 boys plus nine P1 flower girls and one P1 page boy - were escorted through the village on Saturday by Duns Pipe Band as they made their way to the village hall for the crowning ceremony.

Ahlstrom hosts fire service emergency exercise

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:39:41 GMT

Chirnside paper plant Ahlstrom joined forces with the fire and rescue service to host a major training exercise on Monday night.

200 new affordable homes

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:30:31 GMT

A decision will be made next week on whether to build up to 200 new affordable homes to rent in the Borders.

Honour for Queen’s Berwickshire representative

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:17:23 GMT

Berwickshire’s Lord Lieutenant for the past 13 years, Major Alexander Trotter, was awarded the CVO in the Queen’s birthday honours list.

Phone lines restored to Borders General Hospital

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:51:06 GMT

Phone lines to Borders General Hospital have been restored over seven hours after first being reported.

Delighted Richard completes Great North Swim

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:38:19 GMT

As a man who’s never been one to back out of a challenge, Richard Adams was thrilled to complete last weekend’s Great North Swim.

VIDEO: BBC recruits locals for Flodden film

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:48:14 GMT

A camera crew from the BBC criss-crossed the border at the weekend, filming a documentary to tie in with Flodden’s 500th anniversary.

Public asked not to call Borders General Hospital unless urgent due to phone fault

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:22:01 GMT

A telephone fault at Borders General Hospital this morning means members of the public have been told to only contact via phone if it is a matter of urgency.

Smallholding’s big bouquets

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:14:26 GMT

A local floral duo are proving that locally grown flowers can provide the perfect centrepiece to any celebration.

Drinking byelaws - where to apply them

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:58:56 GMT

If you have a view on whether or not drinking alcohol in a public place in your town or village should be banned, now is your chance to be heard.

Duns calling point for Falls Awareness Week

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:58:34 GMT

NHS Borders and Scottish Borders Council will be holding events each day from June 17-21 as part of Age UK’s Falls Awareness Week 2013.

Ayton celebrations mark Guild’s 125th birthday

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:13:14 GMT

Ayton Church hosted the 125th birthday celebrations of the Church of Scotland Guild, in which 70 members of the Duns Presbtyery Guild took part.

Social work staff commit to caring

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:08:34 GMT

The achievements of 150 Borders social care workers have been acknowledged at an annual Scottish Borders Council awards ceremony.

Better Borders broadband services

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:03:59 GMT

An increase in Borderers registering an interest in better broadband services has been welcomed by local MP Michael Moore.

Changes to social housing lets

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:00:38 GMT

Local people on waiting lists for social housing could find themselves in a better position if Scottish Government housing reforms become law.

Veterans help a click away

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:59:15 GMT

Veterans in the Scottish Borders can now get vital help on issues such as housing and employment at the click of a button, thanks to a new website set up by the charity Veterans Scotland.

Jam packed summer for Berwickshire youngsters

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:58:14 GMT

BBC teams up with volunteers for Flodden film

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:56:09 GMT

The BBC is working with local volunteers to create a short film about this year’s Flodden celebrations.

Home cooks hygiene check

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:54:23 GMT

Are you a hygiene machine, kitchen cavalier or a sloppy Joe? That’s what Scottish Borders Council is asking during Food Safety Week.