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Dave and the team have impressive plans for next year’s rave scene. Picture – supplied

Ad Feature Tickets now on sale for Subterra: the rave night in Hawick

Far From Saints - made up of, from left, Dwight Baker, Patty Lynn and Kelly Jones - are touring the UK at the moment (Pic: Sophia French)

Live review: Far From Saints at Newcastle’s Tyne Theatre

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

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

Light A Wish dandelion seeds appear to be dispersed in the air as Christmas At The Botanics opens at Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. Photo: Phil Wilkinson

Ad Feature FIRST LOOK: Christmas At The Botanics 2023 is plants inspired wonderland

Laura Misch (Pic: Ella Pavlides)

Saxophonist and singer Laura Misch reaching for the sky

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

Zoe Bottrell MD of Culture Creative

Ad Feature Christmas at the Botanics 2023 will celebrate 'beauty of gardens'

Prince - Diamonds And Pearls Reissue

Remastered classic album reissue fit for Prince fans

The community is invited to a range of free activities.

Galashiels regeneration boosted by artistic explosion

New showstopper: Light a Wish by OGE Group, recreating the moment dandelion seeds disperse in the air, taking your wish with them into the world.

Ad Feature Christmas at the Botanics 2023 tickets now on sale with off-peak savings

Inverleith House will again be lit up with a special new festive film projected on the building for Christmas At The Botanics 2023

Ad Feature Win Christmas at the Botanics 2023 family tickets to opening night
Christmas At The Botanics, the magical outdoor illuminated trail, returns with magical new dazzling showstoppers this year and we have opening night family tickets to be won!

Dragonflies will appear to defy gravity as they are suspended over the serene Botanic Pond.

Ad Feature New magical showstoppers set to dazzle at Christmas at the Botanics 2023

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!

Innerleithen and District Amateur Operatic Society's performance of Shrek was a monster hit. They're hoping to build on that success with The Addams Family next spring. Photo: Graham Riddell.

Ready for new spooktacular hit in Innerleithen?

The Fiona Henderson School of Dance thrilled their audience in Edinburgh on Monday.

Dancing at the fringe

Sanjeev Kohli and Jane McCarry, best known for their Still Game characters Navid and Isa, are heading to Melrose next month.

Navid and Isa in Melrose!

Aisling O'Dea and Clea Friend.

Artisans Assemble in Kelso

Luke La Volpe, who is heading to MacArts next month. During the pandemic, he performed for Scotsman Sessions (hear "Terribly Beautiful" above ... stunning).

Big voice with a BOGOF at MacArts

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

Strong programme for August at MacArts

Logan Robertson ( Lachlan Mackintosh), James Shirreff (General Blakeney), John McEwen (Bonnie Prince Charlie), Carol Robson (Col Anne), Jamie Mein (Lachlan Mackintosh).

Duns Players' Edinburgh Festival debut

Clowning around in Peebles, Melrose and Jedburgh.

The circus is coming to town

Prue Leith will be appearing at the Beyond Borders Festival at Traquair.

Go Beyond Borders with Prue!

Weegie Hink Ae That? are coming to Galashiels.

Comedy trio head to Galashiels

Borders Youth Theatre perform TWIST at the Volunteer Hall, Galashiels, this weekend.

You’ll ask for more!

Uncle Kid on stage.

Uncle Kid’s a genre himself

Stuart Mitchell is bringing his stand-up act to the Eastgate. Photo: Steve Ullathorne.

Go up town for a laugh

Chris Hemsworth as Tyler Rake, a man with almost zero no-claims bonus, in Extraction 2 (photo: Netflix/Jasin Boland PA)

Just how do action heroes get third party insurance?

Craig Campbell.

More laughs from Canada
The packed programme at MacArts continues on Sunday, July 16, with a stand-up comedy set from Canadian comic Craig Campbell.

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

Comedian Gary set for MacArts gig

Maisie Adam heads to Galashiels this autumn. Photo: Steve Ullathorne.

Laughs aplenty in Galashiels

David Telford, centre, Cian Riddel on the right. guest DJ Phil MacKintosh left

Ad Feature Clubland Classix night with top DJs is coming to Hawick town hall

Festival directors Paula Ogilvie and Alistair Moffat at Harmony House with the programme for this year's four-day spectacular. Photo: Johnston Montgomery.

The wait is over for book lovers

The lead cast of Beauty and the Beast, dance at the Tait Hall, Kelso, next week. Photo: Sarah Jamieson.

Beauty and the beastly moves

Willie McRobert and Nicky McMichan at the last meeting of Kelso Accordion and Fiddle Club.

Nicky and Willie save the day

Skids return to MacArts next week.

Skids kick off at MacArts

Phil O'Malley, Colin Steele and Martin Foster kicked off proceedings on Friday. Photo: Phil Wilkinson.

Melrose Music Festival gets into the swing of things

Pygmy Twylyte, appearing at the Eastgate Theatre on June 17. Photo: Al Donnelly.

Don’t worry, be Zappa

Matthew Forster, who plays the lead in Jim Clark the Musical, meets his hero at the Jim Clark Motorsport Museum, Duns.

Tribute show of racing legend returns to Duns

Dragged Tae The Steamie ... set to hit the stage in Innerleithen and Melrose.

The Steamie ... with a twist

From left: Chris Brookmyre, Doug Johnstone, Mark Billingham, Luca Veste, Val McDermid and Stuart Neville.

It’ll be murder on the dancefloor​​​​​​​ at Melrose

Blur are about to tour again for the first time in eight years (Pic: Reuben Bastienne-Lewis)

Blur playing in Newcastle ahead of release of first album since 2015

Kris Drever and the bandmates he's bringing to Peebles next month.

Catch Kris Drever at the Eastgate next month

Festival director John McEwen.

Duns Play Fest was best ever

The Smallest Story, at MacArts tomorrow evening (May 10).

Small story, mighty punch

Pat Phoenix who loyally stood by Peter Dudley (photo: Getty Images)

​Corrie scandal as Peter Dudley put his career in jeopardy 40 years ago
​Some forty years ago, Coronation Street was rocked to its core by a series of salacious scandals involving some of its most high-profile cast members.In this two-part special Steve Cain looks back at what was, perhaps, the most turbulent year in the history of the nation’s favourite soap.

James frontman Tim Booth pictured at a previous show, in Linlithgow in 2018, but wearing what appears to be the same woolly hat (Picture: Michael Gillen)

Live review: James at Newcastle City Hall

Family Day at Duns Castle.

Best year ever for Duns Playfest

Roxburghe Rocks takes place at Floors Castle on August 5.

Roxburghe set to rock

Festival directors Paula Ogilvie and Alistair Moffat at Harmony House with the programme for this year's four-day spectacular. Photos: Walter Johnston.

Eclectic mix of stars for 2023's Borders Book Festival

Gary Faulds is heading back to MacArts in Galashiels.

Comedian Gary's visit will be a gas

Taylor Bryden, who'll be taking on former TNA Impact champ Doug Williams.

Southern fans can claim 20% off tickets as grapple stars come to MacArts

Frankenstein, by the Northumberland Theatre Company, is on Wednesday, May 3.

PlayFest set to thrill all you lovers of drama

Riddell Fiddles continues to thrive, with two superb youth groups helping to keep traditional music alive.

Riddell Fiddles turns 20

Bronwynne Brent appears at MacArts in Galashiels on Friday, April 28.

Bronwynne heads to MacArts as part of UK tour

Judy Garland who played the character Hannah Brown in the movie Easter Parade (photo: Getty Images)

Memorable holiday film Easter Parade recalled 75 years after release