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The Borderers bidding to bring Olympic medals back to region from Paris
PEEBLES hero Scott Brash will be hoping to bag another Olympic medal this summer as the Paris games kick off. The 38-year-old, who is due to appear at his third games, had a dream debut in London back in 2012, winning gold in the team jumping.
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Man who exposed his buttocks to shop worker in the Borders is fined
A GALASHIELS man who admitted abusive behaviour towards a retail worker has been fined £200 at Selkirk Sheriff Court. Thirty-six-year-old Rory Morrison pleaded guilty to shouting and swearing, making a derogatory remark, refusing to leave and then
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Fabulous costumes on display for Games Week
THERE were some incredible costumes on display again at this year's St Ronan's Fancy Dress Parade. From popular characters like Anna and Elsa from Frozen and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, to Paris Olympians and a pack of dinosaurs, there were some brilliant
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Victim left ‘badly shaken’ after being robbed by two men in Borders town
A MAN was left “badly shaken” after being robbed in a Borders town, according to police. The 35-year-old was walking along Havelock Street, Hawick, at around 7.30pm on Tuesday (July 23) when he was approached by two men. They threatened him
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Ceremony officially marks opening of multi-million pound Borders business centre
A CEREMONY has been held to officially mark the opening of a multi-million pound business centre in the Borders. Included at the Hawick site are drop-in workspaces, meeting rooms and a digital lab providing users with advanced facilities such as
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Borders tourist attraction in the running for 3 awards as shortlists revealed
A BORDERS tourist attraction is celebrating a hat-trick after being shortlisted for three prizes. Trimontium Museum is up for the Inclusive Tourism, Rising Star and Celebrating Thriving Communities gongs in the South of Scotland Thistle Awards
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£56.6m high school in Borders town clears latest planning hurdle
A BID for a new £56.6m Hawick High School has cleared another planning hurdle. Early in July architects Stallan-Brand submitted a proposal of application notice (PAN) to Scottish Borders Council, outlining the public consultation it planned to
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World record attempt by ‘experienced’ Borders sheep shearer edges closer
ICE baths, a strict diet and regular weightlifting all form part of preparations for a Borders sheep shearer as she bids to break a world record. Una Cameron, of St Boswells, will attempt next month’s monumental challenge in Cornwall. The Borderer
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Borders man who directed threats of violence at fellow bus passenger fined
A HAWICK man who admitted threatening behaviour on a public service bus has been fined £250 at Selkirk Sheriff Court. Twenty-six-year-old Jago Neil, of Galalaw Road, pleaded guilty to making offensive remarks and threats of violence during the