BACKGROUND reports have been ordered at Selkirk Sheriff Court into a 62-year-old man who admitted communicating indecently with who he thought was a 13-year-old girl. Keith Ward was in fact exchanging ...

Approval has been granted to extend the operational life of a quarry by a further decade – despite concerns over the environmental impact.

Cracking down on children’s use of smart phones has been recommended as one measure to help tackle an “obesity crisis” in the Borders.

A PILATES studio is to rise up at a former bakery in the Borders after a planning bid was rubber-stamped. An application has been approved by Scottish Borders Council (SBC) for the change of use of ...

THE largest ever dachshund gathering in Scotland is set to take place at Thirlestane Castle. The event, named the Scottish Dachshund Fun Day, will be held on May 11. It aims to bring together hundreds ...

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland's service in Melrose has received a "good" rating in its March 2025 inspection, showing ...

The Howden Melrose Sevens organisers has announced its continued partnership with the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.

New Age UK campaign ‘Act Now Age Better’ highlights how becoming more physically active in midlife can ensure a happier, heathier ...

These are the top 10 most common driving test mistakes that you should be aware of if you want to pass your test.

A THREE bedroom cottage “brimming with character” is on the market. The property is located on Main Street in the village of St Boswells. Laurel Cottage is on the market for offers over for £350,000 ...

A MOTORCYCLIST who died in a two-vehicle crash in the Borders has been named by police. Stuart Brandon Donald, from Tranent, died in the collision which happened on the Langshaw Road between Lauder ...

A 10-YEAR “game-changing” vision for a Borders town has been rubber-stamped by Scottish Borders Council. Following extensive consultation, the completed Eyemouth Place Plan has been endorsed, which ...