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  • Search is on to find Everton goalkeeper's grave

    A HERITAGE group associated with Everton Football Club is trying to locate the grave of the goalkeeper who helped them win their first ever Championship. And they believe it could be in the Scottish Borders. Everton Heritage Society has already

  • Generous farmers provide charity windfall

    BROUGHTON Farmers have held their 54th annual dance recently, raising £16,000 for local cancer charities in the process. This year’s donation was split between 11 cancer charities providing much-needed care, support and respite for cancer patients

  • Elderly centre closures have been a 'communications disaster'

    THE announcement of closures to day centres across the Borders has been described as a “communications disaster”. Earlier this month, news of Scottish Borders Council’s plans to axe centres used by the elderly and adults with learning disabilities

  • Dr Herbert celebrates a century

    A PEEBLESSHIRE resident has joined the century club, having celebrated his 100th birthday with friends and family. Dr Herbert Burchnall, of Eshiels Mill, reached the landmark on Saturday and celebrated at Cringletie House Hotel. Herbert has managed