News
Pocketful Kids activity centre set for closure
The Eyemouth activity centre that has entertained the town’s young children for the last year and a half is to close at the end of the month.
High speed ‘splash and dash’ thrills at Eyemouth
Visitors to Eyemouth can now get an exhilarating boat ride skippered by former off-shore powerboat champion Tim Grimshaw.
Silverstone set to honour Jim Clark at Classic
The remarkable racing achievements of Jim Clark will be honoured during a special evening event being organised during the Silverstone Classic (July 26-28).
Death toll rises on Borders roads but target still in sight
The number of people killed or seriously injured on the region’s roads increased last year, but remains on track to meet 2015 targets
Wojtek the soldier bear’s trust is launched
The Wojtek Memorial Trust was launched by General Nick Eeles, General Officer Commanding Scotland and Governor of Edinburgh Castle at the castle this week.
Scouting for trout on Whinney Loch
On Saturday, May 11, 12 scouts from the Duns Scout Troop, re-established in December 2012, enjoyed a day’s introduction to fly fishing courtesy of the Whiteadder Angling Association.
Sport
James King to quit as demands of rugby take toll
THE physical toll taken by modern rugby is being analysed by medical experts across the world but James King is calling time on his professional career in the belief that his body just cannot cope with it.
1 commentDouble success for Patterson and Smith
Berwickshire badminton players Robbie Patterson and Callum Smith have completed major double success at Scottish badminton tournaments.
Berwick release McDonald - eight first teamers re-sign
Berwick Rangers have started building their squad for next season by confirming the signing of 12 players.
Whitehill win East of Scotland title
Whitehill Welfare have been crowned East of Scotland League Premier Division champions.
Crawford hat-trick puts Streamers on brink of promotion
PEEBLES ROVERS 0, COLDSTREAM 4
Coldstream will go into their last game of the season knowing a win would seal promotion to the East of Scotland League Premier Division after picking up a vital three points at Netherdale tonight.
Devaney hat-trick as Dingers run riot against Peebles
PEEBLES ROVERS 0 DUNS 7: Once again the Duns squad was down to the bare bones for Saturday’s Borders derby match against Peebles.
Video
VIDEO: Puffin census begins on the Farne Islands video
A new puffin census is under way on the Farne Islands to determine how many breeding pairs of the birds live at the main breeding site.
Lifestyle
VIDEO: Farne Islands puffin lays an egg video Picture gallery
Rangers on the Farne Islands have revealed the first video of a puffin laying an egg as they begin their five-yearly census.
Property of the week: Berwick House
Berwick House is a prominent, yet private historic Grade II listed Georgian family home in the heart of the town.
New show sees Duns Players Steptoe it
Duns Players are delving back into the archives to tackle not one but two national treasures.
Film Festival graduate vacancy
Berwick Film Festival committee are recruiting a Volunteer & Production Coordinator to join their team for this year’s event.
Dance Festival to take the floor
Ladies and gents take your partners as Berwick prepares to host its very own International Dance Festival featuring performers from across the globe.
Community
Mini nature reserve at Coldingham
I would like to bring to your readers’ attention this planning application for a 12 cabin development at Milldown, Coldingham.
SWRI ‘Walk the World’ - in Ayton
In place of their usual SWRI rural ramble this year the Berwickshire ladies took part instead in the ‘Women Walk the World’ for ACWW - well the walk wasn’t actually around the world it was restricted more to walking around Ayton!
Bill was master of the moor and a genius at the fishing
Bill Tait, who has died aged 77, was a Berwickshire countryman of outstanding skill and knowledge; a master on the moor and in the garden and among woods, he was, above all, a recognised genius at the fishing.
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Weather for Duns
Saturday 18 May 2013
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Heavy rain
Temperature: 8 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: North east
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