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Fatlips Castle saved by a major facelift
A crumbling castle perched high on a cliff edge overlooking Teviotdale has been saved – thanks to a major restoration project.
Crash course
Rescue workers searched for survivors amongst the wreckage of a crashed plane in the centre of Galashiels in October 1988.
Scam alert after courier fraud cons over 2,000 people
Police have issued a warning over a phone scam which has claimed nearly 2,300 victims across the UK.
Health chief admits error over Jed pool
Borders health chiefs jumped the gun in issuing a statement that gave the impression a new hydrotherapy pool at Jedburgh was a done deal.
Announcements
: Wedding
Published in the Borders (The Southern Reporter) on 16 May 2013
Hazel Cronk : Obituary
Published in the Borders (The Southern Reporter) on 16 May 2013
William Douglas : Obituary
Published in the Borders (The Southern Reporter) on 16 May 2013
Janet (Netta) Wylie : Obituary
Published in the Borders (The Southern Reporter) on 16 May 2013
George Paterson : Memorial
Published in the Borders (The Southern Reporter) on 16 May 2013
District
Jedburgh Rotarians keep it clean
Jedburgh Rotarians – club president Steve Smith is fifth from the left – have completed the annual clean-up along the banks of the Jed.
Jed charity fundraisers going full cycle round Scotland
Four big-hearted Jedburgh men are biking round Scotland on a quad tandem this week to raise money for the Scottish War Blinded, the Royal Regiment of Scotland Support Service and Hearts and Balls Charitable Trust.
Driving society sets up Mellerstain gigs
Members of the British Driving Society participated in a fun ride around Mellerstain estate with their ponies and a variety of gigs on Sunday.
Peebles pupils have all the answers
Priorsford’s Alex Jones, Ross Millar, Jack O’Hara and Emily Wright won the area final of the Rotary Primary School Quiz.
Farming
Hawick’s Solerina in winning form at Ayr
BREEDER Charles Scott from Hawick celebrated his first show of the season at Ayr by winning the Zwartbles breed championship on Saturday.
Cable told ‘cut red tape and banks need to help’
Secretary of State for Business Vince Cable was in the Borders at the weekend when farmers made clear their need for better support from banks.
Aid will help but 2013 is a write-off for many
“For the most affected farms there will no immediate relief in 2013 and there will be a hard road back to perhaps more normal production in 2014.”
‘Serious liver fluke epidemics’ forecast
Fluke has had a “devastating” impact on Borders sheep flocks in the last six months, according to a former NFUS livestock committee chairman.
Jobs
End of an era as St Boswells blacksmith calls it a day
There is a flurry of sparks as blacksmith David Young swings his hammer onto the red-hot bar of metal in the smithy at St Boswells.
Talks under way on rescue deal to save Langholm weavers
ADMINISTRATORS seeking a rescue deal for Langholm textile firm, Reid & Taylor, have confirmed they have entered exclusive talks with one interested party.
Business angels bring salvation for Kelso firm
Eighty jobs have been saved with the news that Kelso-based engineering firm, Border Precision, has been rescued from administration.
1 commentJobs blow as Reid & Taylor folds at Langholm: Indian owners blamed
World-renowed weavers Reid & Taylor of Langholm have closed suddenly and gone into administration with an expected loss of 37 jobs.
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Local Businesses
Bed gamble pays off for County thanks to Gateway backing
HAVING invested £45,000 in three new bedrooms, securing 50 nights of bookings in May for these rooms has vindicated the decision of The County Hotel’s owners.
Crushing success for Borders sales team
A Borders-based sales and marketing team has helped secure a significant award for construction attachment retailers Astra Site Services.
Glentress drop-in session invite
The Forestry Commission Scotland is holding two drop-in sessions for the public to get views on how Glentress Forest and the Tweed Valley corridor could be developed for tourism and recreation.
Fall in full time workers, but more staff in area with degrees
Employment in the Borders fell by more than five per cent between 2008 and 2012, a report by Scotland’s chief statistician has revealed.
Hawick’s Solerina in winning form at Ayr
BREEDER Charles Scott from Hawick celebrated his first show of the season at Ayr by winning the Zwartbles breed championship on Saturday.
Property News
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Blindingly good ideas to brighten your home
Have you noticed how the longer days and brighter evenings can change the look of the rooms in your home?
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Sunday 19 May 2013
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