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- Social housing consultation begins
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- Car deaths followed crane oil leak
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Government ‘zoning in on votes, not jobs’
LOCAL councillor Vicky Davidson has expressed disappointment that the Borders has not been included among 14 new enterprise zones announced by Scottish finance secretary John Swinney.
Hawick nightclub fails in bid to extend its opening hours
A HAWICK nightclub owner has denied responsibility for incidents of public disorder, noise and littering which, his neighbours claim, are making their lives a misery.
Jed store backers to lobby planners
THE public benches are expected to be full on Monday week when the planning authority will, for the second time in five months, decide whether Jedburgh can have a new £5million supermarket, writes Andrew Keddie.
‘Flexibility needed’ on land use rules that sparked supermarket rejection
A more flexible approach could be taken towards the use of land that has been designated as being solely for industrial occupation, councillors and officers of Scottish Borders Council (SBC) have agreed.
SBC debt advisor to be announced this month
THE identity of the successful bidder for the contract to provide advice on welfare and debts issues on behalf of Scottish Borders Council is expected to be announced some time this month, writes Mark Entwistle.
Sport
MRS JONES – YOUR BOY’S DONE WELL
IT HAS been 18 long years since Selkirk RFC could claim a home-produced international player, but on Saturday that long run will come to an end.
Alan takes the wheel
AT Selkirk Golf Club’s AGM, outgoing captain Jock Easson handed over the armband to incoming captain Alan Wheelans, who then introduced his vice-captain, Stuart Kemp.
The sporting week ahead
NATIONAL MASTERS CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP: Saturday, February 4 – In Kilmarnock. Women over 40 & Men 65 and over start 1.30pm. Men (over 40) up to M60 2.15pm.
Jones wings his way into Robinson’s Calcutta Cup team
WELL the boy Jones has done it! The 23-year-old former Selkirk winger has proved that, even after disappointment, if you can work hard you can get back up there and prove people wrong, writes Stuart Cameron.
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JUST months after rejoining the East of Scotland set-up, the playing future of injury-ravaged Gala Fairydean striker Craig Livingstone is once again in the balance.
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Len takes Burns to Armenians
THERE was a distinctly Borders flavour to Burns Night when it was celebrated in the Armenian capital of Yerevan last week.
SBC must cough up – despite appeal win
SCOTTISH Borders Council has been ordered to pay expenses towards a planning appeal to Scottish Government ministers – despite the reporter agreeing with the local authority.
COUNTRY DIARY
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9: Central Borders Members’ Centre of the Scottish Wildlife Trust, illustrated talk by Mike Fraser:Some Far-Flung Islands, Langlee Centre, Marigold Drive, Galashiels, at 7.30pm. Non-members welcome.
Kelso swimming pool to get £450,000 upgrade
KELSO swimming pool is to close for 12 weeks from next month to allow a major refurbishment to take place.
Kelso’s young were sounded out over play plans
YOUNGSTERS looking for something to do in Kelso can now enjoy improved play facilities at the town’s Shedden Park, writes Mark Entwistle.
Community
SBC must cough up – despite appeal win
SCOTTISH Borders Council has been ordered to pay expenses towards a planning appeal to Scottish Government ministers – despite the reporter agreeing with the local authority.
Rugby player and Aberdeen student Graham to lead Melrose festival
STUDENT Graham Crawford has been named as this year’s Melrosian. The 21-year-old was confirmed as the 74th young man to hold the post at the Ex-Melrosians’ Burns Supper.
School takes on bully battle
AN anti-bullying campaign being piloted in Peebles could be rolled out across the Borders if it proves successful.
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