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…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (551+ words) Supermarket chain Iceland has confirmed it is to open a store in the Falkland Islands, which it claims will be a first for a UK high street brand in the territory. The new standalone Iceland store is set to open…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (619+ words) A BORDERS councillor has opened up about receiving death threats for posting a picture on social media promoting Scottish Borders Pride. Galashiels and District councillor Fay Sinclair, SNP, posted a selfie on their Facebook page with the Progress Pride flag…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (1050+ words) Celebrity Traitors was celebrated for its “beautiful vignette of male tenderness and emotional expression” as it won a top prize at the National Television Awards. The first celebrity spin-off of the BBC smash hit was named best reality competition prize....

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…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (340+ words) The Bank of England has no “secret plan” to unconditionally increase interest rates, the governor of the central bank has said. Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England, told MPs at Parliament’s Treasury Committee there are still “upside” risks…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (560+ words) A six-year-old girl rescued from the sea at Shoreham was resuscitated but died in hospital after showing signs of a brain injury throughout treatment, an inquest has heard. Palestinian refugee Hussam El-Khawas, 55, his wife Zeina Alayan, 37, and their daughter Sara…...

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…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (141+ words) A BORDERS councillor has issued a public warning after he reported two incidents of strangers entering his property. East Berwickshire councillor James Anderson warned of two incidents of people entering his home and garden on Wednesday, August 26 and Thursday, August…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (153+ words) THERE has been a slight reduction in the number of Borderers claiming unemployment-related benefits, senior councillors will be informed next week. An economic development report will be presented to members of Scottish Borders Council’s Executive Committee on Tuesday (September 8). It…...