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  • Storm retain Walkerburn Sevens title

    MELROSE Storm retained their Walkerburn Sevens crown on Saturday, despite a few scares along the way. The talented Greenyards second string overcame Duns in the opening round before edging past Jedforest A in a thrilling tie. Gala YM couldn't

  • O'Hare makes it two in a row on the streets of London

    BORDERS athlete Chris O'Hare made it two-in-a-row at the Vitality Westminster Mile on Sunday. The 28-year-old from West Linton went off as pre-race favourite. But the European Indoor silver medalist over 5,000 meters was made to fight all the

  • SNP increase seats and share of the vote in Euro elections

    THE SNP's anti-Brexit message came out on top of last week's European elections, both in the Borders and across Scotland. Nationally, Nicola Sturgeon's party secured just under 38 percent of the vote - an increase of nine percent from the previous

  • Peebles and District Round Table announce new Chair

    Peebles and District Round Table have announced a new chairman for 2019. Sean Byrne has taken over from former Chair Chris Hilton and is planning to work with members to introduce a range of new social activities and continue to work on different

  • Blowing out the candles at this year's BVAC Classic

    A FEW big birthday celebrations are being planned for this year's Classic show at Thirlestane Castle. The Borders Vintage Automobile Club is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Mini's launch on Sunday, June 2. And they are also planning to

  • Do you want a booze ban in streets and parks?

    ENJOYING a glass of wine during a family picnic isn’t a crime in the Scottish Borders - but it soon could be. Locals and visitors relaxing with a beer or wine and soaking up the rays of the rare Scottish sun along the banks of the River Tweed is