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Scooters drive into Paxton
SCOOTER fanatics from all over the country and further afield descended on Paxton House last weekend to attend the 3rd Border Bash Scooter Rally.
Agent claims litter turns off tourists - not turbines
AN agent who has submitted an application to site a 45.2 metre wind turbine at Fellowhills Farm, Swinton, has claimed that visitors to the Borders are more likely to be put off the area by “a massive litter problem”, rather than wind turbines.
1 commentFault causes Torness reactor shutdown
A COMPONENT fault caused the shutdown of one of the two nuclear reactors at Torness power station, its operator has revealed.
SBC will not be platform for independence campaign
THE leader of the SNP group now sharing power as part of the new Scottish Borders Council ruling administration claims there is no intention of using the local authority as a vehicle to help promote their national party’s campaign for independence.
Berwickshire coastal path is one of Scotland’s best
The recently completed Berwickshire Coastal Path, which works its way from Cockburnspath to Berwick, has been added to the national network of long distance routes known as Scotland’s Great Trails.
Inside every building is a story to tell, reveals house historian
Every house has a story to tell, its own unique history.
Museum looking to expand its number of sites
THE Flodden1513 Ecomuseum is looking to expand with the addition of 25 Flodden-related sites across the UK.
Brita draws her inspiration from town’s familiar faces
IT’S been her home for the past 16 years and now acclaimed artist and illustrator Brita Granström is paying her own tribute to Berwick by making it the subject of her latest body of work – ‘Butcher, Baker, Cockle-Sweet Maker’.
Garden centre boss rules out closure of East Ord based business
BERWICK Garden Centre’s owner has dismissed rumours that the imminent opening of his new garden centre in Dunbar will lead to the closure of the Berwick business.
Is missing Edinburgh cat in Berwick?
AN EDINBURGH cat is believed to be enjoying an impromptu holiday in Berwick.
Ring lost and then found on big day
Berwick is often said to bridge the gap between England and Scotland – so it was a fitting place for the marriage of childhood sweethearts Stuart Ambler and Rebecca Carver. Even if the groom’s ring went missing.
Glider pilot makes unscheduled landing
A Borders Gliding Club pilot had to make an unscheduled landing in a in a newly sprouted wheat field near Kelso.
Local musicians James and Chris join together for council’s latest CD offering
TWO young musicians from Berwickshire feature on a new CD released by Scottish Borders Council which endeavours to bring new life to a tradition that has almost disappeared.
Don’t drink to excess and make your Common Riding safer
Getting drunk should not be a pre-requisite to having a good time.
Have a peep at new book by Borders shepherdess
A YOUNG Borders shepherdess has written a book about her life.
Pupils get driving school
EYEMOUTH High School has been widening its curriculum by offering driving lessons to pupils as young as 14.
New council coalition to be led by independents, SNP and Lib Dems
An new coalition involving independents, the Liberal Democrats and the Scottish National Party will form the new Scottish Borders Council administration after negotiators from both parties reached a deal following the election. David Parker will remain as council leader, and the Conservatives have been ousted from power after two Borders Party members opted to join the ruling group.
Deputy Lord Lieutenants appointed
BERWICKSHIRE’S Lord Lieutenant Major Alexander Trotter has appointed two new Deputy Lord Lieutenants.
Coldingham Bay is recommended in latest Good Beach Guide
Heavy summer downpours have been blamed for a dip in top quality bathing water at Scotland’s beaches.
Homeless target is met
Measures to prevent homelessness are being backed with extra Scottish Government funding this year and Scottish Borders Council say, although the Goverment’s commitment to drastically cutting the number of homeless people nationwide “presented them with a significant challenge”, they have achieved their target, becoming one of the first in Scotland to do so.
Fit for marathon challenge
Almost 70 runners from across the Borders have banded together to raise cash for the Margaret Kerr palliative care unit appeal.
Cheque this out – BGH unit’s £35,000 windfall
A CHEQUE for £35,000 was handed over on Tuesday by the Friends of the Borders General Hospital to the Margaret Kerr unit appeal.
Composer inspired by the Berwickshire coastline
VISITING Berwickshire for the first time two years ago was a trip into the unkown for composer Howard Moody, but it didn’t take him too long to be inspired to create a musical piece which will debut at a concert in Duns Volunteer Hall later this month.
Sharing services could save courts
SCOTTISH Borders Council should consider operating some of its services from the threatened sheriff court building in Selkirk, according to Patricia Thom, dean of the Roxburghshire faculty and a partner at Borders-based solicitors Bannerman Burke.
Pool Trust is up for People’s Choice prize
The trust responsible for the redevelopment of Duns swimming pool is looking for public support to win a prestigious charity prize.
Black Agnes has historic tale to tell
Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery will open its doors to potential protectors of the town on Saturday (May 19).
Local government elections
SIR, - Our newly elected and re-elected councillors on Borders Council should be applauded, not only for their success at the polls, but also for their stated resolve to face up to the challenges in the tough years ahead.
Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth filming in Berwick and Holy Island
Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth brought Hollywood to Berwick, posing for pictures with fans and signing autographs as they spent the day in town filming their forthcoming blockbuster. Local residents were cast as extras in scenes shot on the town walls and on the New Road under the Royal Border Bridge.
Border festivals ‘drink sensibly’ plea
REVELLERS attending this summer’s common ridings and festivals have been urged to go easy on the booze.
Great BYT of fun
BORDERS Youth Theatre offers high class drama experiences to young people in the Scottish Borders. There are no entry qualifications or auditions for BYT activities.
Maltings bar brings in real ale on draft
The Maltings is making a connection to Berwick’s historic brewing past this weekend when it introduces real ale on draft for the first time.
Police target drivers on rural roads
FOR the last few days, police forces across Scotland have been turning their attention to making Scotland’s country roads, including a number of routes in Berwickshire, safer by targeting motorists who drive dangerously, carelessly or over the speed limit.
Duns street party plan for Jubilee
The Rotary Club of Duns is organising a Diamond Jubilee Party in The Market Square on Monday, June 4.
The way farms were
TRACTORS, farm machinery, cars and other engines from yesteryear will be on show at Kelso next weekend, writes Sally Gillespie.
Burnmouth set to apply for Coastal Communities grant
BURNMOUTH residents are set to apply for government funding to help them better utilise the village’s potential.
Eyemouth action plan begins
An action plan to try to reduce incidents of anti-social behaviour in and around the Marine Square area of Eyemouth is underway.
landlines
I SUPPOSE it’s part of the job for NFU headquarters staff, but it amuses me every year about this time when they think it necessary to remind farmers that May 15 is the deadline for their annual subsidy application.
David Hume celebration evening at Chirnside
Members of the David Hume Tercentennial group and interested friends attended the David Hume Celebration dinner at Chirnside Hall Hotel on Saturday.
Dunbar Garden Cerntre work to start
Work on the new £2.5 million Dunbar Garden Centre will start in a few weeks time - and the bulk of construction will be undertaken by a Scottish company.
Sam sets sights on Paralympic glory
GORDON teenager Samantha Kinghorn had been wheelchair racing for just two months when she came second to the British junior champion in last month’s London Marathon. Now she wants to compete in the Paralympics.
School site is chosen for new hospital
A NEW hospital costing up to £20 million should be open in three years’ time on the playing fields at Berwick Academy.
SAS man’s book festival visit shrouded in secrecy
THE enduring literary fascination with war and warfare is reflected in spades at this year’s Brewin Doplhin Book Festival which takes place at Harmony Gardens, Melrose, from June 14-17.
Three vehicle crash on A1
THE A1 Berwick bypass was blocked for a short time on Thursday morning after a three vehicle collision at the B6461 Paxton junction.
Man arrested after Duns pub assault
A 47-year-old male was arrested at a public house in Duns last night (Wednesday, May 9) for assaulting a member of staff there.
Who will Parker lead this time?
DAVID Parker will lead Scottish Borders Council for a third successive term.
Robert Hardy impressed on first visit to Flodden
Stars of the Harry Potter films might be more familiar with Alnwick Castle, but one of them has made a trip to another historical Northumbrian site.
Bridge ceremony marks Burns visit to Coldstream
Coldstream Burns Club held their annual Tweed Bridge Ceremony on Sunday commemorating the visit of Robert Burns to the town in May 1778 when he crossed over the bridge and stood on English soil for the first time.
Charterhall fire
Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service battled a fire at Charterhall Farm, Duns, over the weekend.
Coalition talks set to continue in Borders
The future administration of Scottish Borders Council is still to be decided after a predictably inconclusive election result.
Award success for Wired
Members of the Scottish Borders Wired radio show team were named runners up in the Young Scot Community Award category at a glittering Young Scots Awards ceremony held in Glasgow on April 26.
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Thursday 17 May 2012
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