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Fallago Rig wind turbines start turning
Fallago Rig wind farm has been officially commissioned, but critics point out that in recent weeks its operator received £1.4 million to not produce electricity.
Council support for a Borders justice court
A Justice Centre in the central Borders is being considered when Duns and Peebles courts are closed in January 2015.
Spring weather too cold for River Tweed’s brown trout
Brown trout in River Tweed are not enjoying the poor spring any more than we are and anglers report that few are being caught.
BGH palliative care unit opened by HRH The Duke of Gloucester
The £4.1 million Margaret Kerr Unit at Borders General Hospital was officially opened by HRH The Duke of Gloucester last week.
SBC refuses to grant lease over Home Park
Coldstream Football Club members are hoping that no extra time will be needed for improvement plans at Home Park.
Thousands turn out for Clark tribute video
The streets of Duns echoed to the roar of the track at the weekend as thousands gathered to pay tribute to motor racing legend Jim Clark.
Sport
Bandits beaten as Diamonds sparkle on Sky
BERWICK BANDITS 41 NEWCASTLE DIAMONDS 49: It was lights, cameras and action as Berwick staged their first live televised meeting at Shielfield against Newcastle on Tuesday.
Shennan signs off with a hat-trick
PEEBLES ROVERS 2 EYEMOUTH UNITED 4: Eyemouth striker Stevie Shennan signed off for the season when he bagged a hat-trick in his team’s final game of the season on Monday.
Silver and bronze for crews at Nottingham
The British Rowing Masters Championships held at Holme Pierrepoint, Nottingham is increasing in popularity and this year was no exception, with a record breaking entry of over 700 crews.
Bellego banned for Sky meeting with Diamonds
Berwick are due to host Newcastle in a SKY TV meeting at Shielfield on Tuesday - the first time the cameras have covered the action at Shielfield Park
Reserves lose final game to champions
CRAIGROYSTON 3 BERWICK RESERVES 1: Berwick Rangers manager Ian Little, present to observe the Reserves’ players, made a cameo appearance as a stoppage time substitute against the newly crowned East of Scotland First Division champions.
Melrose crowned Kings but Jed-Forest take home title
IT WAS a cruel day weatherwise at the Mainetti Jed-Forest Sevens but action was red hot throughout.
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Thousands turn out for Clark tribute video
The streets of Duns echoed to the roar of the track at the weekend as thousands gathered to pay tribute to motor racing legend Jim Clark.
Lifestyle
Cast hope audience will sing their praises
Duns Players will be hoping for some divine inspiration tonight as the curtain goes up on their performances of ‘Steptoe & Son’ and ‘The Vicar of Dibley’.
Music at Paxton is a Hoot
Music at Paxton’s new initiative, Music at Paxton… Plus, a pair of two free Sunday afternoon concerts in the weeks leading up to the July festival, got off to a good start on Sunday with a packed Picture Gallery.
Airshow seeks volunteers
The National Museum of Flight at East Fortune, East Lothian is looking for volunteer stewards to take part in Scotland’s Airshow on Saturday July 27. Volunteering duties are varied and anyone wishing to volunteer or take a stand at Scotland’s Airshow should contact Linda De Costa at the National Museum of Flight on tel: 0131 247 4238 before June 1.
Elvis tribute rescheduled
At the request of the promoter of the ‘On Tour With Elvis’ tribute show, tonight’s performance has been rescheduled due to artist illness.
Greyhound Trust still backs winners
They are a man’s best friend, the only dog mentioned by breed in the Bible and millions of pounds is gambled on them every day.
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VIDEO: Spittal author publishes first novel video
A Spittal author is celebrating the publication of her first novel, inspired by her stint covering Northumberland as a journalist.
Community
Obituary - Ged Hearn, Coldingham campaigner
Though the expression might seem cliched, Ged Hearn really was ‘larger than life’. He was a man of enormous energy and passion, who did nothing by half.
An inspiring day at Longridge Towers
I would like to take this opportunity to say what an incredibly inspiring day I had at Longridge Towers School in Berwick Upon Tweed last week.
Earthquake expert visits Longridge
Former Longridge Towers student Dr Alastair Sloan, now a research Fellow at Oxford University, has returned to his old school to lecture pupils on his own research specialism of earthquakes.
Win A Mini winner is announced
The winner of the Johnston Press Win A Mini competition is Gerry Doherty from Port Stewart in Northern Ireland.
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!
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Weather for Duns
Friday 24 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 3 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 22 mph
Wind direction: North east
Tomorrow
Sunny
Temperature: 5 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: West
