http://www.bordertelegraph.com/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:15:00 +0100 Copyright (C)2013 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthpress.co.uk/feeds/ 21 http://www.clydeandforthpress.co.uk/furniture/mh/bt_logo_500x75.png http://www.bordertelegraph.com/ GALA Cycling Club have had a very busy week racing, taking part In The Border Trophy series with round 1 held last Monday at the home of Kelso Wheelers where forty riders took part. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/sport/roundup/articles/2013/06/19/461506-galashield-cycling-club-stay-on-track-during-race-week/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/sport/roundup/articles/2013/06/19/461506-galashield-cycling-club-stay-on-track-during-race-week/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:15:00 +0100 Sport WITH a stellar cast of writers and celebrities, it was always on the cards that the Borders Book Festival would celebrate its tenth birthday in style among the sprawling lawns and marquees of idyllic Harmony House in Melrose. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/19/461277-lumley-heads-abfab-cast-at-melrose--book-bash/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/19/461277-lumley-heads-abfab-cast-at-melrose--book-bash/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:00:00 +0100 News BOOZING in the Borders is set to come under the spotlight as a public consultation was served up this week by the council. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/19/461273-booze-bylaws-up-for-debate-in-the-borders/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/19/461273-booze-bylaws-up-for-debate-in-the-borders/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:30:00 +0100 News THE parents of a Heriot-Watt student who died from cancer just before the start of her final year accepted a posthumous Diploma on her behalf at the University's Scottish Borders Campus degree ceremony in Galashiels. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/19/461270-sophies-proud--parents-accept-posthumous-award-in-galashiels/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/19/461270-sophies-proud--parents-accept-posthumous-award-in-galashiels/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:00:00 +0100 News LOCAL newsagent Fountain News won the 2012 Braw Lads' Best Dressed Window competition in Galashiels. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/19/461265-vote-for-your-favourite-shopfront-in-galashiels/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/19/461265-vote-for-your-favourite-shopfront-in-galashiels/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:30:00 +0100 News MELROSIAN Sam Thomson led the start of the festivities in Melrose this week - and then revealed if he gets the same support for the rest of the Festival it will make all his dreams come true. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/19/461258-being-melrosian-is-one-of-the-greatest-moments-of-my-life/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/19/461258-being-melrosian-is-one-of-the-greatest-moments-of-my-life/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:00:00 +0100 News STOW Sports Week kicked off on Sunday with the annual Football Fun Day. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/sport/roundup/articles/2013/06/19/461254-stow-warms-up-for-annual-sports/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/sport/roundup/articles/2013/06/19/461254-stow-warms-up-for-annual-sports/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:00:00 +0100 Sport PRINCE Charles and Camilla enjoyed a textile tour of the Borders, as the region's most famous industry put on a regal show. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/18/461184-borders-region-gives-prince-charles-and-camilla-a--royal-welcome/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/18/461184-borders-region-gives-prince-charles-and-camilla-a--royal-welcome/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:00:00 +0100 News A HOUSE of straw is being built in the Borders this month - and there are no little piggies or big bad wolves in sight. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/18/461188-the-house-of-straw-that-wont-blow-down/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/18/461188-the-house-of-straw-that-wont-blow-down/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:30:00 +0100 News AFTER witnessing the aftermath of a recent crash at the notorious Leadburn Junction, Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale MSP Christine Grahame is calling for further traffic calming measures to be installed. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/18/461183-msp-calls-for-further-action-at-leadburn-junction/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/18/461183-msp-calls-for-further-action-at-leadburn-junction/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:00:00 +0100 News BORDERS residents and businesses are invited to learn about renewable energy in a series of exhibitions held between today (Tuesday) and Thursday. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/18/461182-borders-residents-invited-to-discuss-birneyknowe-windfarm-/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/18/461182-borders-residents-invited-to-discuss-birneyknowe-windfarm-/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:30:00 +0100 News THE cream of cross-country biking blazed a trail through the Borders last weekend. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/sport/roundup/articles/2013/06/18/461189-blazing-saddles-burn-up-selkirk/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/sport/roundup/articles/2013/06/18/461189-blazing-saddles-burn-up-selkirk/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:00:00 +0100 Sport AN extension of three weeks is required to the works at Martin's Bridge in the Borthwick Valley, it has been announced. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/18/461180-borthwick-bridge-works-extended/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/18/461180-borthwick-bridge-works-extended/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:00:00 +0100 News ATTEMPTS to save Peebles court have failed this week. And we can reveal that plans for the creation of a single Borders justice centre 18 miles away in Galashiels took a step closer. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/17/461068-peebles-court-is-condemned-as-new-galashiels-centre-gets-backing/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/17/461068-peebles-court-is-condemned-as-new-galashiels-centre-gets-backing/ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:00:00 +0100 News BORDERS-based teacher and author Claire McFall has been shortlisted in the Older Readers category of the Scottish Children's Book Awards 2013 for her debut novel Ferryman, a love story for teenagers, published by Templar. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/17/461066-borders-teacher-shortlisted-for-scotlands-biggest-childrens-book-award/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/17/461066-borders-teacher-shortlisted-for-scotlands-biggest-childrens-book-award/ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:30:00 +0100 News A NEW service has started in Galashiels for Polish victims of crime. Volunteer Izabella Lipok is using her native language to help Polish people who are affected by crime or who might be called to court as witnesses. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/17/461055-victim-support-offers-polish-help-in-the-borders/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/17/461055-victim-support-offers-polish-help-in-the-borders/ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:00:00 +0100 News VOTERS in the Borders are on average £405 per head worse off under the UK government's austerity measures, according to analysis by leading economists. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/17/461054-borders-is--shortchanged-by-westminster/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/17/461054-borders-is--shortchanged-by-westminster/ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:30:00 +0100 News DESPITE a tremendous effort, guest side Melrose Ladies just fell short on their first attempt at the Islay Beach Rugby tournament. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/sport/roundup/articles/2013/06/17/461069-melrose-finish-runnersup-on-islay/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/sport/roundup/articles/2013/06/17/461069-melrose-finish-runnersup-on-islay/ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:00:00 +0100 Sport AT a recent Annual General Meeting of Galashiels Scout Group, Grant Yeomans was presented with the Stewart Bell Centenary Trophy as Scout of the Year for 2012/13. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/17/461052-grant-yeomans-is-scout-of-the-year-in-galashiels/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/17/461052-grant-yeomans-is-scout-of-the-year-in-galashiels/ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:00:00 +0100 News THREE people from the Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale area are being honoured by the Queen in Her Majesty's Birthday Honours list. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/16/461094-local-people-honoured-in-queens-birthday-honours-list/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/16/461094-local-people-honoured-in-queens-birthday-honours-list/ Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:30:00 +0100 News THE physicality of Scotland's effort against South Africa in yesterday's Test in Nelspruit was underlined today when the Scotland medical team confirmed that two players will take no further part in the tour. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/sport/rugby/articles/2013/06/16/461093-borders-stars-among-casualties-of-lions-tour-/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/sport/rugby/articles/2013/06/16/461093-borders-stars-among-casualties-of-lions-tour-/ Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:30:00 +0100 Sport Rugby PLANS to create four letting rooms on top of a Galashiels pub have been approved by Scottish Borders Council. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/16/461051-rooms-at-the-inn-in-galashiels/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/16/461051-rooms-at-the-inn-in-galashiels/ Sun, 16 Jun 2013 07:30:00 +0100 News S3 PUPILS at Galashiels Academy marked the end of the school year with an awards ceremony. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/16/461040-academy-pupils-merit-awards/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/16/461040-academy-pupils-merit-awards/ Sun, 16 Jun 2013 07:00:00 +0100 News FESTIVAL goers from Selkirk were left in hospital last weekend after being involved in a horror crash. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/15/461033-selkirk-women-are-injured-in-manchester-tram-crash/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/15/461033-selkirk-women-are-injured-in-manchester-tram-crash/ Sat, 15 Jun 2013 07:30:00 +0100 News DEFENCE Minister, Lord Astor, will make this year's address to honour Field Marshal Earl Haig, the Founder of the Royal British Legion and the Royal British Legion Scotland, at his graveside in the ruins of Dryburgh Abbey, near Melrose, on Sunday, June 16. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/15/461032-dryburgh-abbey-to-host-annual-service-of-commemoration/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/15/461032-dryburgh-abbey-to-host-annual-service-of-commemoration/ Sat, 15 Jun 2013 07:00:00 +0100 News