On the day the German unconditional surrender was announced to the nation – May 7, 1945 – people across the country came together in the streets to mark the end of the war in Europe....
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From D-Day through to VE Day, local Second World War veteran Jim Stirling was on active service among the worst of the conflict....
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One day at a time. That’s the way Margaret Stewart is dealing with the biggest challenge ever faced by the NHS....
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A phased return to work with recommended safety guidelines is being implemented by some of the town’s mills....
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A local woman recovering from the coronavirus admitted there was a point when her three sons thought they might lose their mum to the killer disease....
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Wilton Hill resident Ian Molloy is showing his support for the NHS, but not forgetting the cancelled Common-Riding, with a sign he has erected adjacent to his house....
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A senior care worker at Buccleuch and St Margaret’s Care Centre has helped boost the residents’ social fund by hundreds of pounds....
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The temporary closure of the recycling centre is leading to a rise in indiscriminate fly-tipping, amid urgent calls for the facility to reopen....
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“This project will transform the fortunes of Hawick through a sophisticated, interactive online hub, which will drive up visitor numbers all year round, while creating a more vibrant town to live in and around. The trails will showcase the outstanding natural beauty and fantastic cultural heritage of the town and its surrounding area.”...
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The father of a family who finally arrived back to their Heronhill Crescent home on Wednesday after being stuck in the Philippines for over seven weeks has revealed that the multitude of messages of support from Teries made all the difference during their ordeal....
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Postie Rachel Brown has been blown away by the response after doing Tuesday’s round in an inflatable unicorn costume....
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Inspirational six-year-old Ella Ross is running a mile a day and boosting the funds of Borders Women’s Aid along the way. Earlier this week, the Trinity school pupil’s fund-raising total stood at £570 – far surpassing her £50 goal....
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They may have been unable to meet face to face since early March, but thanks to social media members of Interest Link Roxburgh have never been more connected....
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A Denholm woman has been playing her part in the NHS battle with coronavirus, swapping her usual role improving the oral health of local children for hospital shifts at Borders General Hospital....
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Residents at Buccleuch and St Margaret’s Care Centre enjoyed some animal therapy last week when they were visited by a spring lamb....
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The latest problem with overflowing bottle banks earlier this week has been addressed, Scottish Borders Council told us. “I believe there were some issues on Monday with collections in and around Hawick not being made,” explained a council spokesperson....
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