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Man rang 999 after starting fire in block of flats in Galashiels, court hears

The festive season at Abbotsford will take place from November 23 into January 2025

The festive season at Abbotsford will take place from November 23 into January 2025

Christmas season at Sir Walter Scott's home to last over a month

A Borders Buses Pingo bus

A Borders Buses Pingo bus

Local government

'Dial-a-bus' scheme proposed in Borders 'could restrict impulsive trips'

Peebles Community Council chairman Peter Maudsley and Ewan Irvine in the yard

Peebles Community Council chairman Peter Maudsley and Ewan Irvine in the yard

Eviction fears at Borders-based firm quashed after planning refusal overturned

John Lamont hosted a meeting in Caddonfoot amid concerns over the pylons project

John Lamont hosted a meeting in Caddonfoot amid concerns over the pylons project

Concerns aired over ‘super pylons’ project proposed across Borders landscape

Jedburgh Sheriff Court. Photo: Google Maps

Jedburgh Sheriff Court. Photo: Google Maps

Borders man who carried out sex act on himself in couple’s garden gets unpaid work

The Leonid meteor shower is set to delight stargazers, sending shooting stars streaking across the night sky

The Leonid meteor shower is set to delight stargazers, sending shooting stars streaking across the night sky

How to watch the spectacular Leonid meteor shower in the UK this weekend

Wearing gloves, coats and scarves could impact your driving, and put you at risk of receiving a fine

Wearing gloves, coats and scarves could impact your driving, and put you at risk of receiving a fine

You could be fined £1,000 for driving in these winter clothes

The award received by Alfonso's takeaway

The award received by Alfonso's takeaway

Borders takeaway named best chip shop in south of Scotland at national ceremony

Jeanette Scott was one of 40 writers chosen to be part of Book Week Scotland's 'Hope' project

Jeanette Scott was one of 40 writers chosen to be part of Book Week Scotland's 'Hope' project

Book Week Scotland

Borders teacher celebrates as debut work is published in new book

The front entrance to the property

The front entrance to the property

Borders holiday let recognised at national awards

The 'Pass It On' scheme allows for customers of Coffee End to pre-purchase meals and drinks for those who can't afford them

The 'Pass It On' scheme allows for customers of Coffee End to pre-purchase meals and drinks for those who can't afford them

Borders café's initiative offers free meals and drinks to those in need

The Met Office has issued the weather warning, which comes into effect on Monday

The Met Office has issued the weather warning, which comes into effect on Monday

‘Snow and ice’ weather warning issued for the Borders by Met Office

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Borders shop assistant who stole £3k through fraudulent scheme gets unpaid work

Galashiels Remembrance Day 2024. Photo: Brian Sutherland Media

Galashiels Remembrance Day 2024. Photo: Brian Sutherland Media

IN PICTURES: Galashiels gathers for Remembrance ceremony

Fifty-four-year-old Michael Elsender messaged an adult – who was pretending to be a child – over a three-week period.

Fifty-four-year-old Michael Elsender messaged an adult – who was pretending to be a child – over a three-week period.

Borders man sent sexual messages to what he thought was 12-year-old girl

Patrick Harrison made his Scotland debut in Santiago

Patrick Harrison made his Scotland debut in Santiago

Townsend hands fellow Borderer first Scotland start in Portugal clash

The diversion route is expected to add around 32 minutes

The diversion route is expected to add around 32 minutes

Road set to close as part of ‘major project’ at Borders bridge

Stock childminding image. Photo: Unsplash/BBC Creative

Stock childminding image. Photo: Unsplash/BBC Creative

Children in safe hands at Borders after-school service, inspectors find

Kelso topped the list as the most picturesque Scottish town for a winter visit according to a House of Bruar report

Kelso topped the list as the most picturesque Scottish town for a winter visit according to a House of Bruar report

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Borders town named most scenic in Scotland this winter — and another is in top ten

A second JCB Pothole Pro has been brought in by SBC. Photo: Helen Barrington

A second JCB Pothole Pro has been brought in by SBC. Photo: Helen Barrington

Local government

Second machine that can 'repair a pothole in minutes' deployed in Borders

Until recently, the Royal Mint Kew Gardens 50p coin was the rarest of its kind in circulation in the UK

Until recently, the Royal Mint Kew Gardens 50p coin was the rarest of its kind in circulation in the UK

Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for nearly 400 times face value on eBay

Police ‘growing increasingly concerned’ for missing Borders man

Police ‘growing increasingly concerned’ for missing Borders man

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Police ‘growing increasingly concerned’ for missing Borders man

J E Douglas & Sons Ltd is looking to demolish their current workshops with a new steel workshop on the same site

J E Douglas & Sons Ltd is looking to demolish their current workshops with a new steel workshop on the same site

Planning Applications

Plans to demolish workshops in Borders town lodged with council

The Great Tapestry of Scotland

The Great Tapestry of Scotland

Scottish history

Borders visitor centre praised for making Scotland's history accessible to all

A design image for Peebles High School. Photo: SBC

A design image for Peebles High School. Photo: SBC

Completion dates of Peebles High School and Galashiels Academy discussed at meeting

Councillor Leagh Douglas

Councillor Leagh Douglas

Scottish Borders Council makes ‘significant progress’ on balancing its budget

Gemma Burdett received the Readers' Choice Outstanding Contribution to the NHS Award at the Scotland's Health Awards

Gemma Burdett received the Readers' Choice Outstanding Contribution to the NHS Award at the Scotland's Health Awards

Awards Ceremonies

Borders nurse wins national award for contribution to NHS

The proposed site would allow visitors to 'connect with the natural environment'

The proposed site would allow visitors to 'connect with the natural environment'

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Proposals for £5m ‘luxury lodge’ holiday park in Borders unveiled

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Man admits drug dealing charge after £1m cannabis farm discovered in Galashiels

Jedburgh Sheriff Court. Photo: Google Maps

Jedburgh Sheriff Court. Photo: Google Maps

Borders man failed to tell police officer he had syringe while being searched

The Tweed Valley Tourism BID pre-ballot drop-in will take place in Peebles on November 21 from 3pm to 7pm.

The Tweed Valley Tourism BID pre-ballot drop-in will take place in Peebles on November 21 from 3pm to 7pm.

Scottish Government

Drop-in event to launch new tourism bid for Tweed Valley

Billy Dunn is aiming to raise £3,000 for Princess Alice Hospice by running the London Marathon in April 2025

Billy Dunn is aiming to raise £3,000 for Princess Alice Hospice by running the London Marathon in April 2025

Charity Fundraiser

Borders man is running London Marathon 2025 for Princess Alice Hospice

Emergency services are in attendance

Emergency services are in attendance

Two men taken to hospital following ‘multi-vehicle’ crash on A7

The first public consultation on the project will take place on November 27 at Gattonside Village Hall

The first public consultation on the project will take place on November 27 at Gattonside Village Hall

Battery storage

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Plans for 42 MW battery storage facility in the Borders revealed

Galedin Vets will open on November 18 at 8am in Duns, with their current site closing November 16 at midday

Galedin Vets will open on November 18 at 8am in Duns, with their current site closing November 16 at midday

New state-of-the-art veterinary practice to open in Borders

Stock image of a car tyre

Stock image of a car tyre

Borders motorist hit with 15-month road ban after admitting drink-driving offence

Trending Across Scotland

Why this Scottish location is one of the best honeymoon spots anywhere in the UK

All the Scottish spots named among the best weekend breaks in the UK

Why does Scotland celebrate St Andrew's Day and why is he our patron saint?

Met Office issues weather warnings for snow and ice across Scotland this month

What other countries and cities is St Andrew the patron saint of?

See all the winners named at this year's Scottish Fish and Chip Awards

Sport

Patrick Harrison made his Scotland debut in Santiago

Townsend hands fellow Borderer first Scotland start in Portugal clash

The Borders Elite Swim Team are looking to go to Lanzarote in early 2025 to train at professional facilities Image: BEST

The Borders Elite Swim Team are looking to go to Lanzarote in early 2025 to train at professional facilities Image: BEST

Borders swim team seeks support for Lanzarote training camp

ClubSport Ettrick and Lauderdale 2024 Junior Sports Personality of the Year winner Lili Mundell with Christine Lawrie. Photo: Alwyn Johnston

ClubSport Ettrick and Lauderdale 2024 Junior Sports Personality of the Year winner Lili Mundell with Christine Lawrie. Photo: Alwyn Johnston

Borders sporting stars celebrated at annual awards ceremony

Ken Macaulay (left) receiving his retrospective Scotland cap Image: SNS Group/Scottish Rugby

Ken Macaulay (left) receiving his retrospective Scotland cap Image: SNS Group/Scottish Rugby

Murrayfield marks memory of Gala Rugby stalwart with minute's applause

Peebles Bowling Club clubhouse

Peebles Bowling Club clubhouse

‘Disrespectful’ emails over Borders bowling club funding bid criticised

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National Sport

Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has piled the pressure on England ahead of their Nations League clash (John Walton/PA)

Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has piled the pressure on England ahead of their Nations League clash (John Walton/PA)

Heimir Hallgrimsson: England want to win World Cup, Ireland just to get there

England suffered another defeat (Gareth Fuller/PA)

England suffered another defeat (Gareth Fuller/PA)

England’s losing run continues with defeat to world champions South Africa

Turkey’s Kerem Akturkoglu missed a late penalty against Wales (Huseyin Yavuz/AP)

Turkey’s Kerem Akturkoglu missed a late penalty against Wales (Huseyin Yavuz/AP)

Craig Bellamy continues unbeaten record as Wales earn point in Turkey

Gregor Townsend was pleased with his team’s display against Portugal (Jane Barlow/PA)

Gregor Townsend was pleased with his team’s display against Portugal (Jane Barlow/PA)

Gregor Townsend hails Scotland’s strength in depth after beating Portugal

England manager Lee Carsley will take charge of his final match against Ireland on Sunday (Bradley Collyer/PA)

England manager Lee Carsley will take charge of his final match against Ireland on Sunday (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Lee Carsley focused on England ‘getting job done’ in final match against Ireland

Darcy Graham scored Scotland’s fourth try against Portugal (Jane Barlow/PA)

Darcy Graham scored Scotland’s fourth try against Portugal (Jane Barlow/PA)

Darcy Graham equals Scotland’s try-scoring record in victory over Portugal

Taylor Fritz celebrates beating Alexander Zverev (Antonio Calanni/AP)

Taylor Fritz celebrates beating Alexander Zverev (Antonio Calanni/AP)

Taylor Fritz edges out Alexander Zverev in last-four clash at ATP Finals

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The attack happened in the city of Yixing, in China’s Jiangsu province (Alamy/PA)

The attack happened in the city of Yixing, in China’s Jiangsu province (Alamy/PA)

Eight killed and 17 injured in knife attack at school in China

Whoopi Goldberg celebrated her 69th birthday this week (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Whoopi Goldberg celebrated her 69th birthday this week (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

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Politicians call on Whoopi Goldberg to apologise over bakery row

More than 60 organisations, including Greenpeace, Amnesty International and the Palestine Solidarity Campaign came together at the protest on Saturday (Jonathan Brady/PA)

More than 60 organisations, including Greenpeace, Amnesty International and the Palestine Solidarity Campaign came together at the protest on Saturday (Jonathan Brady/PA)

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Climate crisis and conflict in Gaza are ‘interlinked’, protesters say

Smoke rises following an earlier Israeli bombardment on the Gaza Strip (Tsafrir Abayov/AP)

Smoke rises following an earlier Israeli bombardment on the Gaza Strip (Tsafrir Abayov/AP)

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Israeli strike on UN-run school in Gaza kills 10

ED5HDN The world premiere of ‘Mrs. Brown’s Boys D’Movie’ at The Savoy – Arrivals Featuring: Jon Kenny Where: Dublin, Ireland When: 25 Jun 2014

ED5HDN The world premiere of ‘Mrs. Brown’s Boys D’Movie’ at The Savoy – Arrivals Featuring: Jon Kenny Where: Dublin, Ireland When: 25 Jun 2014

Irish president leads tributes to comedian and actor Jon Kenny

Ten newborn babies were killed (AP)

Ten newborn babies were killed (AP)

Fire engulfs hospital ward in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies

Drone attacks are a common occurrence in some areas (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)

Drone attacks are a common occurrence in some areas (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)

Japanese minister visits Ukraine to stress concern over North Korean troops

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