Local Headlines
First schools countryside day ‘a success’ say organisers
Primary five schoolchildren from across the region went to their own special Border Union show - the first event of its kind - in Kelso on Tuesday.
Woodland remains identified as Colin Law from Gordon
Human remains found in woodland near Gordon last month have been identified as those of a teenager who was last seen alive 14 years ago.
Weather warning
Borderers could face some disruption today (Monday 20 May), with heavy showers and thunderstorms expected to hit the area.
Phil on the mend after cheating death
Phil Morgan almost lost his life after being poisoned by carbon monoxide gas while in a tent on Minch Moor, above Innerleithen, last February.
Forum get say on repairs
The council is to consult Teviot and Liddesdale area forum on where £140,000 for road repairs should be spent. It is part of a £1.14million capital fund for resurfacing agreed by the local authority in March.
Business
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.
Latest Videos
Students cook for Mr Roux video
ALBERT ROUX had a surprise for the six students competing for the grand prize of a six-month placement at one of his restaurants.
Success on the menu for chefs of the future video
SIX trainee chefs from Borders College in Galashiels put their heart and soul into their dishes on Tuesday for a very special diner.
Tate Gallery works come to Galashiels video
An exhibition of work by controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe goes on display on Saturday in Old Gala House.
Drumlanrig play area unveiled video
After a long time in planning, pupils and staff at a Hawick primary school are enjoying new play equipment.
Health
Duke of Gloucester opens Margaret Kerr Unit at Borders General Hospital
The Duke of Gloucester officially opened the palliative Margaret Kerr Unit at the Borders General Hospital yesterday.
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.
NHS Borders dives in at the deep end
It is always advisable, before you decide to dive in head first, to check there is actually water in a swimming pool – or in this case, a hydrotherapy pool.
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Ednam fencing expert ready to school Borderers in sword skills
“It’s the ability to pick up your pint and take a drink without spilling it, while at the same time having your eye on the blonde at the end of the bar.”
Plug is pulled on hospital pool despite petitions
More than 3,000 signatures on petitions failed to dissuade health bosses from opting to controversially close the
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Weather for Galashiels
Thursday 23 May 2013
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 5 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 24 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 4 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: North east
