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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…...
Care home resident enjoys grand return to swimming pool in Selkirk
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (350+ words) A BORDERS care home resident has made a splash by returning to the pool at the age of 87. Mary, a resident at Riverside Healthcare Centre in Selkirk, enjoyed a morning swim at Selkirk Leisure Centre thanks to a thoughtful idea…...
Businesses full as 2,000 riders descend on Peebles for Tour O The Borders 2026
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (544+ words) AROUND 2,000 riders took to the roads of Tweeddale for the return of the Tour O The Borders. The popular closed-road cycling event took place on Sunday (September 6), starting from Haylodge Park in Peebles before looping through Broughton, Tweedsmuir, and beyond....
Dogs Day Out raises more than????3,000 for veterinary charity
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (264+ words) A DOG show has raised more than £3,000 for a veterinary charity. Border Vets’ fourth annual Dogs Day Out raised £1,510.29 for Vetlife, a total doubled by a matching contribution from VetPartners, bringing the final amount to £3,020.58. Jim Ross, clinical director at…...
Borders rescue centre appeals for home for three-year-old ex-racing greyhound
5+ day, 11+ min ago (97+ words) A BORDERS animal centre is appealing for a home for an ex-racing greyhound who is "simply a delight to be around". Borders Pet Rescue has shared an appeal in the hopes of finding a loving home for three-year-old MacKay. A…...
Readers' picture of the week: Smailholm Tower
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (29+ words) Border Telegraph Readers' picture of the week: Smailholm Tower Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services....
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…...
More than £1,400 raised in bid to provide life-saving equipment to the Borders
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (153+ words) MORE than £1,400 has been raised for a group working to provide vital life-saving equipment to the community. Biggar and Broughton First Responders group launched a JustGiving page several months ago after being asked by the community to make donating to…...
Memorial run for Steve Hislop attracts around 100 motorcycles in the Borders
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (251+ words) AROUND 100 motorcycles took to the Borders roads in a memorial run to honour Steve Hislop. The 22nd Hizzy Memorial Run took place to remember former motorbike racer Hislop, who tragically died in a helicopter crash in Teviothead in July 2003. The annual…...
Sunrise gatherings coming to Borders to mark World Suicide Prevention Day
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (235+ words) SUNRISE gatherings are set to take place across the Borders to mark World Suicide Prevention Day and encourage open conversations. The events, part of the New Dawn New Hope campaign, will be held at Walkerburn Bowling Club and Coldingham Bay…...