The brother of a man who died as a result of a fatal collision last Saturday has paid an emotional tribute to him this week. Kyle Christensen, 30, a father of two, lost his life after the motorcycle he was riding hit a parked car in Eildon Road late last Saturday afternoon. Speaking to The...
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The town’s oldest pub will close its doors at the end of the month. Owner of The High Level, Ian Niblo, has confirmed that he will soon call last orders – marking the end of an era in Hawick....
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Finally, there is light at the end of the tunnel for fed-up Silverbuthall residents after an assurance was given that the overgrown hedges blocking paths and spoiling the enjoyment of gardens will be cut back next week. Scottish Borders Housing Association, which has 187 homes in Silverbuthall, has been criticised for allowing the hedges...
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A Denholm woman has spoken of her “great delight” at seeing the Queen during the recent royal garden party in Edinburgh. Linda Daley, who worked at the Post Office in St Boswells for 15 years, and before that was well known behind the PO counter in Denholm, was thrilled to receive an invitation to the...
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Local father and daughter duo Colin and Linsey Brown have been inspired to walk the West Highland Way, in memory of two special loved ones....
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Road calming measures and effective heavy vehicle restrictions are being called for by local residents in a bid to avoid a serious accident near Hornshole Bridge....
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Common-Riding stalwart Chuck Whillans was presented with a special memento on Tuesday night to mark 70 years since he was Cornet....
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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is today facing claims of being “obstructive” after forcing this newspaper to seek a Freedom of Information request to obtain monthly call-out figures....
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Lengthy waiting times for appointments with a doctor at the O’Connell Street Medical Practice have been described as “a joke” by disgruntled Teries, with some saying they are waiting for a month before being seen....
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Scenic spot, the Allan Water, is being ruined by fly-tippers....
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A comprehensive summer programme of free events was launched at Burnfoot Community Centre on Wednesday....
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Rugby fans will soon be able to raise a toast in honour of ‘the voice of rugby’ Bill McLaren with the launch of a beer in his name....
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The Hawick Paper can today reveal the ten properties earmarked for repairs and restoration as part of a potential £2million funding boost for the town centre....
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Safety concerns have resurfaced at a “death trap” mill, The Hawick Paper can reveal....
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Continuing a ceremony which dates back to 1916, the Callants’ Club will meet on Thursday to lay wreaths in memory of the local men of the 1/4th (Borders) Battalion of the King’s Own Scottish Borderers who lost their lives on the Gallipoli peninsula in July 1915....
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Irresponsible drivers have turned Silverbuthall and Branxholme Road into a race track and fears are growing that a child could be seriously injured....
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