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Glen Young and, right, Jamie Ritchie during Edinburgh's 24-22 loss at home to Benetton on Friday (Pic: Bryan Robertson)

Scotland lock Glen Young shows appreciation for Jed-Forest

New Berwick Rangers defender Dougie Hill playing for Brechin City against Falkirk in 2019 (Photo: Dave Cowe)

Ex-Raith Rovers defender Dougie Hill joins Berwick Rangers

Coldstream goal-scorer Buster Briggs (Pic: Scott Louden)

​Streamers notch up 2-0 win in capital in East of Scotland Football League’s se...

Darcy Graham playing for Scotland at 2023's Rugby World Cup versus Romania in Lille in France in September (Pic: Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Borders rugby star Darcy Graham’s bid to get back on ball hit by hold-up

Hawick Linden's Jordan White on the ball during their 23-0 win at home at Volunteer Park on Saturday to Duns (Photo: Alwyn Johnston)

Hawick Linden end six-game losing streak at home to Duns in rugby’s Scottish Eas...

Let there be light. Photography by Panos Gabriel Kelly Pitsakis.

Christmas at the Botanics - The Royal Botanical Garden, Edinburgh - Until Decemb...

Members of the 1988 Scottish schoolboys rugby squad setting off from Carter for Edinburgh - via Bonchester Bridge, Ancrum and Melrose - in March (Photo: Craig Watson)

Fundraising challenge in memory of Doddie Weir hits £88,000 target

Darcy Graham after Scotland's 84-0 Rugby World Cup win against Romania in Lille in France at the end of September (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Borders rugby star Darcy Graham targeting December comeback

Lewis Barr playing in Berwick Rangers' 2-2 draw at home to Tranent Juniors at the start of the month (Photo: Alan Bell)

Midfielder Lewis Barr agrees new deal with Berwick Rangers

Far From Saints - made up of, from left, Dwight Baker, Patty Lynn and Kelly Jones - start a UK tour this weekend (Pic: Sophia French)

Far From Saints not far from hitting road, with two Scottish dates on itinerary

Gala's Tim McKavanagh on the charge against Watsonians on Saturday (Pic: Alwyn Johnston)

Home wins for Gala and Melrose in rugby’s Scottish National League Division 1
​Both of the Borders’ Scottish National League Division 1 rugby sides notched up home wins on Saturday, Melrose by 40-10 against Glasgow Hutchesons’ Aloysians and Gala by 31-10 versus Edinburgh’s Watsonians.

Tributes have been paid to ex-Hawick Linden player Finlay Street following his death in a car crash at the age of 23 (Photo: Hawick Linden)

​Tributes paid to ex-Hawick Linden rugby player Finlay Street following death at...

Ruaridh Murray being tackled during Selkirk's 40-36 loss away to Currie Chieftains on Saturday (Photo: Grant Kinghorn)

Selkirk head coach Gordon Henderson confident their next win in rugby’s Scottish...

Watsonians halting a Melrose attack during their 18-defeat at the Greenyards on Saturday (Pic: Bryan Robertson)

Home wins for Gala and Melrose in rugby’s Scottish National League Division 1

Kelso losing 48-13 at Currie Chieftains on Saturday (Pic: Bob Douglas)

​Kelso fall into bottom three of rugby’s Scottish Premiership table after loss a...

Jockey Derek Fox on Corach Rambler at the Grand National at Liverpool's Aintree Racecourse in April (Pic: Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images)

​Grand National winner Corach Rambler among entries for feature race at Kelso

Hawick's Andrew Mitchell being stopped by Trent Storen during his side's 45-33 win against Heriot's Blues on Saturday (Photo: Alwyn Johnston)

​Hawick on a roll after sixth win on spin in rugby's Scottish Premiership, recko...

Peebles Nursing Home.

Peebles Nursing Home where “television was the only activity” has improved, new ...

Berwick Rangers manager Stuart Malcolm (Pic by Scott Louden)

Winless run goes on as Berwick Rangers hit for six by Hearts B

Coldstream scorer Kieran Ainslie (Pic by Scott Louden)

​1-1 draw at home to Edinburgh United edges Coldstream away from drop zone

A woman has died three days after a collision involving a cyclist in Scotland.

Woman dies 3 days after being hit by cyclist in Scotland

AI predicts what major UK cities will look like in 2050

Southern Knights losing 38-34 at Heriot's on Saturday (Photo: Jonathan Cruickshank)

Southern Knights head coach Alan Tait frustrated but proud as Borderers lose out...

Darcy Graham at Scotland's squad announcement for this year's Rugby World Cup at South Queensferry last month (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Hawick’s Darcy Graham declared fit for Scotland’s Rugby World Cup opener

Selkirk captain Scott McClymont in action during his side's 47-17 defeat at home at Philiphaugh to Currie Chieftains on Saturday (Pic: Grant Kinghorn)

47-17 loss to Currie not as bad a beating as it sounds, claims Selkirk head coac...

The Music of Lord Of The Rings and Beyond coming to Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Saturday, September 23, 2023

Ad Feature PREVIEW: The Music of Lord of the Rings and Beyond is on its way!

Darcy Graham at Scotland's Rugby World Cup squad announcement on Wednesday, August 16, at South Queensferry (Photo by Craig Williamson/SNS Group/SRU)

​Hawick’s Darcy Graham expected to be fit again for start of 2023 Rugby World Cu...

Care provider apologies after Peebles care home was rated ‘weak’
A care provider has issued an apology and admitted responsibility after a nursing home in Peebles was rated ‘weak’ by the Care Inspectorate.

Watch Commander Dave Farries QFSM has hung up his helmet after 55 years of service.

Hawick-born Dave calls it a day after 55 years

These are the top 10 selfie capitals of the UK

Netherdale in Galashiels hosting a Six Nations Under-20 Championship match between Scotland and France in March 2020 (Photo by Bruce White/SNS Group/SRU)

Galashiels to host open rugby training session for Newcastle Falcons and Edinbur...

Edinburgh Castle with Cityscape from Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland UK

Top comedians support Edinburgh Fringe act who just 1 audience member

The resident returned home to find the young animal curled up in the tub.

Are you fur real? Frightened fox cub rescued from bath tub

A bid to convert the former Liberal Club in Galashiels to residential homes has been withdrawn.

Galashiels Liberal Club conversion bid withdrawn

EasyJet flight forced to divert after ‘emergency alert’ onboard

Clann An Drumma bring their Uprising Tour to Galashiels on Tuesday, August 22.

Strong programme for August at MacArts

One of the Redpath paintings in the exhibition, courtesy of the Fleming collection.

Redpath exhibition opens at Traquair

The former Radio Borders site. Photo: Google Maps.

Electronic firm in switch to former radio station

Hawick's Darcy Graham posing for a selfie with fans during an open training session held by the Scottish national rugby team at Edinburgh's Hive Stadium on Friday (Pic: Craig Williamson/SNS Group/SRU)

Borderer Darcy Graham put in picture as Scots prepare for summer internationals ...

Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of The Eras Tour (Getty Images)

Taylor Swift fans issued crucial warning ahead of UK shows

Police Scotland

Witness appeal following Bonchester Bridge crash

Uncle Kid on stage.

Uncle Kid’s a genre himself

Taylor Swift has finally announced UK and Ireland dates for her The Eras Tour in 2024 - Credit: Getty

Taylor Swift The Eras Tour UK: Full list of prices

Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour"

Taylor Swift UK tour: How to get tickets & list of international dates

Anti-monarchy protesters before for the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication for King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Arrests made as King Charles presented with Scottish crown jewels

Protesters shouting ‘not my King’ were arrested in Edinburgh as King Charles was presented with the Scottish crown jewels

National Simplicity Day is this month (photo: Adobe)

Tiny changes truly can make huge differences

King Charles III

King Charles to receive Scottish crown jewels to mark coronation

Police Scotland

Police plea after A68 crash

Hawick captain Shawn Muir believes his team have potential to improve further despite being unbeaten since spring 2022 (Photo by Mark Scates/SNS Group/SRU)

Hawick out to up their game despite going whole season unbeaten, says captain

Comedian Gary Faulds, appearing at MacArts in Galashiels on Saturday.

Comedian Gary set for MacArts gig

Taylor Swift performing at her UK Eras tour (Getty Images)

Taylor Swift Era’s UK tour: How to get cheap tickets

Love Island series 10 starts tonight

Scottish football star to enter Love Island as Casa Amor bombshell

Hawick's Hector Patterson during their Tennent's Premiership final win against Currie Chieftains at home at Mansfield Park in March (Photo by Mark Scates/SNS Group/SRU)

Scottish Rugby Academy call-ups for three new faces from Borders

Selkirk skipper Greg Fenton, pictured playing Carlton's thirds in mid-May, scored 103 at Kirk Brae on Saturday (Pic: Grant Kinghorn)

Century by skipper Greg Fenton sets up capital gain for Selkirk cricketers

London and Edinburgh have fallen in their rankings on the newly-released 2023 Global Liveability Index by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).

London and Edinburgh drop in 2023 most liveable cities rankings