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Councillors launch plea for action at vandal-hit toilets in Borders town
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (456+ words) URGENT action is needed to address concerns over vandal-hit toilets in the Borders' largest town. Anti-social behaviour and vandalism, such as the theft or destruction of toilet rolls and soap dispenser, has led on occasions to temporary closure of the…...
Man fined after XL Bully escapes from his garden without a muzzle or lead
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (67+ words) Border Telegraph Man fined for allowing XL Bully to escape from garden A HAWICK man who allowed his XL Bully dog to escape from his garden after a gate was left open has been fined £300 at Jedburgh Sheriff Court. Those…...
Man repeatedly sent threatening emails to Scottish Borders Council staff
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (279+ words) A 33-YEAR-OLD man who admitted sending a series of offensive and threatening messages to Scottish Borders Council employees over a period of almost two years has been ordered to be of good behaviour at Jedburgh Sheriff Court. Eildon Fife committed…...
Police Scotland column: Keeping people safe on Borders' roads
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (527+ words) Every day, road policing teams within the Borders are out tackling behaviours that place drivers, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians at risk. While most road users act responsibly, a small number continue to make choices that endanger themselves and others. Our…...
Appeal to trace mystery visitor to grave of baby unidentified for 30 years
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (251+ words) An e-fit of a woman who visited the grave of a baby who has remained unidentified for more than 30 years has been released by detectives still trying to trace the child’s parents. The mystery visitor was seen at Bybrook Cemetery…...
Man reported missing from Bishop Auckland after travelling to Scotland
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (163+ words) POLICE in Durham are appealing for help to trace a man who may be in the Galashiels area. David, aged 54, has been reported missing from Bishop Auckland having last been seen at around 11.30am on Monday, September 7. He left his home…...
Campaign helps Borders residents avoid doorstep scams and find trusted traders
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (150+ words) A CAMPAIGN to help Borders residents avoid doorstep scams and choose reliable businesses is taking place this week. Scottish Borders Council (SBC) is backing Trusted Trader Week, which runs from September 7 to 11 and raises awareness of its Trusted Trader Scheme,…...
Man found with hypodermic needle during street argument in Borders town
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (109+ words) Border Telegraph Man avoids jail for carrying needle during argument AN EYEMOUTH man found guilty of being in possession of a hypodermic needle has been ordered to carry out 250 hours of unpaid work as an alternative to custody. Wilson Turnbull,…...
Minister to learn cost of cleaning up illegal Mobuoy dump site in coming weeks
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (338+ words) Stormont’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister is set to learn the latest estimated cost of fixing environmental damage at the illegal dumping site at Mobuoy in the coming weeks. Two men were jailed last year for their roles in…...
Joey Barton to remain in custody ahead of trial next year
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (185+ words) Former footballer Joey Barton will remain in custody until his trial next year after a bail application was refused. The 44-year-old had been due to stand trial at Liverpool Crown Court last week accused of causing grievous bodily harm with…...