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Police update: A 68 now open - traffic running smoothly
ONE man has been taken to hospital after a lorry overturned on the A68 near Jedburgh this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene around 6.20am. The road was closed and drivers were advised to avoid the area. READ MORE: A68
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Borderers encouraged to join Sober October challenge
BORDERERS are being encouraged to take part in a sober challenge this month. Sober October invites people to give up alcohol for the whole month of October – and it's not too late to join. People can join the challenge for a whole host of reasons
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Stars of stage, screen, comedy, and cookery throw support behind Doddie challenge
STARS of stage, screen, comedy, and cookery have thrown support behind Kenny Logan’s Rugby World Cup Challenge as it reaches its halfway point today (Wednesday, October 4). The team, led by Scottish rugby hero Kenny Logan, set off on a seven-day
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Legal firm Gilson Gray expands into Scottish Borders with Galashiels hire
FULL-service legal firm Gilson Gray has expanded into the Scottish Borders, with the appointment of Sharon Aris to a new hub office in Galashiels. Sharon Aris brings over 30 years’ experience of working in the legal sector. Over the years she has
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Engineering award for A702 Westwater Bridge Emergency Scour Remediation project
A PEEBLESSHIRE bridge project has scooped a top engineering gong. In January the Westwater Bridge, around half a mile south of West Linton, was given a temporary weight limit after damage was discovered on foundations. READ MORE: Police hunt
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Borders road likely to be closed for some time after lorry overturns
The A68 is currently closed at Bonjedward near Jedburgh. The closure is due to an overturned lorry. READ MORE: Borders road to close overnight to facilitate lining work The road is likely to remain closed for some time to allow for recovery
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Date announced for Tweeddale Peace Group’s annual community second hand book sale
THE details for Tweeddale Peace Group’s annual community second-hand book sale have been announced. It will take place on Saturday, October 7, and Sunday, October 8, from 10am to 5pm in the Burgh Hall, Peebles. As always, there will be a vast
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Police in the Scottish Borders issue advice on keeping car keys safe from thieves
Despite modern locking systems on vehicles, some criminals do manage to overcome them by using devices bought legally and relatively cheaply on the internet. All of which work by affecting the radio frequency imitated by the key fob / device, enabling