Motoring enthusiast Martin Elsdon is behind a special display of Minis at Weensland-based Tustain Motors. The cars have been painstakingly restored by Martin, who describes it as his “passion”....
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ISSUE No.477
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Hawick is set to be without a bank for the first time in almost 300 years with the announcement that Bank of Scotland is to close on October 7 next year. The “bombshell” news comes just two months after Santander closed its doors, and follows several bank closures over the last decade or so in...
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Rhys Tait says it was a “great” experience to skipper Doncaster Knights to a pre-season victory over Edinburgh Rugby at Hive Stadium last Friday. With Edinburgh playing two matches that night – against the Knights and another English Champ Rugby side Ealing Trailfinders – many in the stands were keeping an eye on the up-and-coming...
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The new leader of the Drums and Fifes has described the role as being “an honour and a privilege”. Dougie Rae’s appointment was announced at last Thursday night’s Common-Riding Committee meeting, to much applause from members....
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The company carrying out electrical work in the Sandbed area is remaining tight-lipped after being asked to provide an explanation over the delay to the job’s completion....
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Installation of 16 new state-of-the-art CCTV cameras has been completed in the town centre, Scottish Borders Council announced this week....
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Learning, teaching, and assessment at Burnfoot Community School have been branded “weak” in a damning inspection report by Education Scotland. The same “weak” rating was given to raising attainment and achievement at the school, where the roll was 174 across seven classes when inspected in May....
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ISSUE No.476
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Lewis Hislop was crowned champion jockey for the season, while Panic Attack lifted the top horse title, following the Hawick Horse Racing Association’s (HHRA) finale fixture at the Moor on Sunday....
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Claims that firefighters are being investigated for “allowing” MSP Rachael Hamilton to film inside Hawick Fire Station during a visit with MP John Lamont have been branded “shocking” by the parliamentarians....
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Heartfelt tributes have been paid this week following the passing of ex-Acting Father and former provost, Tom Hogg. He was 91. He passed away last Friday after several months in Borders General Hospital, Hawick Community Hospital, and, latterly, Deanfield Care Home. Leading the tributes, his son Stuart said: “Dad always put his family first, and...
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Hot on the heels of a milestone 1,000 British victories, Jason Hart completed a quickfire at Newcastle last Thursday. He rode Winter Flower to win the opening fillies novice stakes, and half-an-hour later was back in the winner’s enclosure after riding Daring Leader to victory in the middle-distance handicap....
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A strong Hawick contingent helped celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Borders Railway at a special event last week. Held at the Tempest Brewery in Tweedbank, it was hosted by Scottish Borders Council, with convener and Hawick councillor, Watson McAteer, welcoming the various dignitaries....
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