Health

The number of drug-related deaths in the Borders has doubled in the past year.

Teries are being assured their tap water is safe to drink despite complaints from residents about it tasting and smelling strongly of chlorine.

A Galashiels veterinary practice has offered a helping hand to Borders rugby legend Doddie Weir at the double.

Lyme disease and its coinfections can cause serious, long-term health issues for those bitten by infected ticks.

If conquering one mountain does not say thank-you enough, why not climb three in one day?

With Good Death Week just around the corner, the emphasis is very much on highlighting the need to be able to talk about bereavement.

Every day in Scotland, ten people are told the devastating news that they are starting to lose their sight.

No matter where you are on your cancer journey, a warm welcome awaits you at your local Maggie’s Centre.

When Selkirk’s Kenny Houston puts his mind to something, special things tend to happen.

A new charity aimed at helping Borders cancer sufferers and survivors during and after their treatement has organised its first wellness retreat in the region.

A baby remains in critical condition in hospital today following a reported dog attack in Hawick on Thursday, April 11.

A baby boy is believed to be fighting for his life in hospital following a reported dog attack in Hawick.

An Earlston family are making a marathon effort to fund a memory project as a tribute to their son.

One of the most difficulties involved in the running of care homes is coming up with new experiences for the residents.

Borderers look set to be warned about the health risks posed by pigeon droppings following two deaths caused by them in Glasgow in recent months.

Figures released this week show that more than 1,500 Borders families have benefited from a baby box since they were launched in April 2017.

Borders police have warned against taking medication not prescribed to you after medication was stolen during a housebreaking in Galashiels last night.

A foul-mouthed outburst is generally cause for disapproval or even a reprimand – but not for Galashiels football fan Darren Thomson.

A Darnick fundraiser is set to walk 500 miles solo across northern Spain in just 35 days in aid of charity this spring.