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Scottish islands offering 'wild solitude' named among the top UK solo holidays
A group of islands in the far north of Scotland have been named among the best solo holidays in the UK. Including places like Shropshire and the Isle of Wight in England, the list aims to highlight "unique adventures" across the country. Introducing
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Borders motorist caused group of pedestrians to take ‘evasive action’
A HEITON motorist drove towards a group of pedestrians, failed to slow down and caused them to take evasive action, Jedburgh Sheriff Court has been told. Forty-eight-year-old Robin Hart, of Main Street, was initially charged with dangerous driving
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‘Robust action plan’ of improvements developed at Borders care service
A ‘ROBUST action plan’ is being implemented at a Borders-based care service supporting almost 200 older people after a deadline for improvements was extended. Homecare East is a support service based at Lanark Lodge at Bridgend in Duns. It
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Six decades' worth of artwork to go on display
A PEEBLESSHIRE artist is set to display 60 years' worth of work at a charity "celebration of painting" this weekend. Mary Scott has had a love of art for the past six decades. "Painting has certainly been one of the big joys of my life," she
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Group's anniversary celebrations held at 'innovative' Tweeddale accommodation
AN ORGANISATION dedicated to those with additional support needs and their carers chose a Tweeddale centre to host its 10th anniversary party. Since buying Netherurd Garden House, near Blyth Bridge, in 2021, Colin Mitchell, 63, has transformed
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Jobs threatened as Peebles firm faces eviction amid planning row
THE boss of a construction firm who has had a retrospective planning application refused faces eviction, threatening up to 16 jobs. Ewan Irvine told Peebles Community Council (PCC) of his bid to Scottish Borders Council (SBC) for permission for
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Assurances sought over arrival of cash for Peeblesshire projects
ASSURANCES are being sought over the arrival of major funding due to be pumped into two Peeblesshire projects. Last year it was announced that more than £4 million from the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund was to boost an ambitious project at
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Ukrainian refugee makes splash at Borders swimming gala with gold medal haul
A UKRAINIAN refugee has claimed gold medals across the board at a Borders swimming gala – just months after taking up the sport. Nikita Kholiavko was regarded as a typical youngster in his home city of Mykolaiv. He studied diligently at school
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See the Scottish spots listed among the best rooftop bars in the world
THREE rooftop bars in Scotland have been named among the best in the world in a new list featuring spots in Bangkok, London and Barcelona. Found in the country's two largest cities, the bars have been ranked on a number of factors such as customer
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Man caused disturbance in Borders shop while under influence of drugs, court told
A HAWICK man under the influence of drugs who caused a disturbance in a local mill retail shop and then tried to headbutt a police officer has been ordered to pay more than £500 at Jedburgh Sheriff Court. Forty-nine-year-old Roy Storey pleaded