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Sentence deferred on Borders man who admitted shoplifting and vandalism charges
SENTENCE has been deferred on a 23-year-old man who admitted charges of theft by shoplifting and vandalism. Glen Todd, who gave an address in Galashiels, is currently serving a six-month term in prison. The case will recall at Selkirk Sheriff
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Enjoy a fantastic view point for next year's Melrose Sevens from the ‘Doddie Club’
MELROSE Sevens have announced the launch of the ‘Doddie Club’ - an exciting new hospitality venue for the 2024 event. Doddie Weir was a much loved figure at Melrose Sevens tournaments, making a number of appearances for his home team Melrose and
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New Peebles High to have 'smallest hall in region' despite being largest school
THE new Peebles High is set to have the smallest assembly hall across the Borders despite being the largest school. ‘Design metrics and available budget’ have been listed as the reasons behind the plans. A meeting involving council officers
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Peebles boutique owner collects clothes to help Ukrainian families
A FORMER nurse and midwife has returned to her roots by collecting clothes to help Ukrainian families. Steffy Hartmansson, who has run her eponymous vintage clothing and dress agency ‘Steffy’s Boutique’ for five-and-a-half years in the Eastgate
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Vale of Leithen’s Victoria Park subjected to more mindless vandalism
"CONTINUED" acts of vandalism at Vale of Leithen's Victoria Park has left the club's committee concerned. Paving stones were smashed and paint daubed on walls at the weekend. It is the latest in a series of incidents going back many months,
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Campsite bid beside one of Scotland's oldest pubs withdrawn after objection
PROPOSALS for a new campsite beside the location of one of Scotland’s oldest pubs have been withdrawn. The Crook Inn at Tweedsmuir closed in 2006 after more than 400 years of continuous operation. At the time proposals were made for the site
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Borders man to battle biggest fear with charity skydive challenge
A GALASHIELS man is set to take on his first ever skydiving challenge for a charity close to his heart. After making significant changes in his life to improve his health and wellbeing a year ago, as well as paying back debts he owed, Edward Fell
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Stacey Downie clocks her fastest runs of the year during European Masters
PEEBLESSHIRE athlete Stacey Downie clocked her fastest runs of the year during her first European Masters Championships. The West Linton PE teacher experienced a successful tournament, held in Pescara, Italy. Downie competed in the W35 100m
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Man found in possession of a knife in Borders town hit with £300 fine
A 25-YEAR-OLD man found in possession of a knife has been fined £300 at Selkirk Sheriff Court. Logan Todd pleaded guilty to the offence which happened in King Street, Galashiels, on May 22. Prosecutor India McLean said police officers had cause