5+ day, 11+ 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…...

5+ day, 13+ 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…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago   (308+ words) A BORDERS school has played a role in developing a mountain biking qualification. Peebles High School helped develop the new SCQF Level 5 Customised Award in Mountain Biking, which has officially launched to support young people and adult learners interested in…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (298+ words) A BORDERS glassmaker has created a trophy in memory of a young man which will be presented at this year’s Sheep Dog World Trial. Handcrafted by Selkirk glassblower Andrew Holmes, the award will be given to the top-qualifying young handler…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (113+ words) A BORDERS animal shelter is seeking homes for two "friendly" cats. Tavish, aged three, and two-year-old Orson, are currently residing with Borders Pet Rescue and both are looking for new families. The charity has said that the cats need to…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (221+ words) THE second iteration of an arts festival which celebrates the River Tweed is coming to Melrose. The Tweed River Festival was first held in Peebles last October, hosting workshops, listening walks, film screenings, music and storytelling to hundreds of guests....

2+ week, 6+ hour ago   (104+ words) A HAWICK man who admitted assaulting another male to his injury and robbing him will be sentenced next month at Jedburgh Sheriff Court. Robbie Stewart, 22, of Loan, pleaded guilty to punching and kicking the victim on the body and then…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (512+ words) The Archbishop of Canterbury has said she was “sad and shocked” to hear that a man died after a large sign fell at a Christian festival. Police were called to the scene at the Big Church Festival (BCF) off Washington…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (274+ words) A 32-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested and charged in connection with the attempted murder of two police officers. The incident allegedly happened at around 2.10pm on Saturday, July 25 as officers were carrying out enquiries at a property on Glen Avenue in…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (144+ words) AN EXHIBITION exploring seasonal migrations is set to open in Selkirk. The Burnside Gallery is hosting works from Aleksandra Zawada and Jim Douglas from September 2 until October 3. Ms Zawada, based in Edinburgh, presents unique ceramic sculptures. Each of these pieces,…...