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First Minister Humza Yousaf arrives at Bute House

First Minster commits to radical, ambitious and progressive policy agenda

Alan Dron. Photo: NFU

DNA kits could help combat Borders farm thefts, says UK insurance company

National Library of Scotland

Discussion on Scottish artefacts from Honresfield Library to be live streamed

Royal Bank RugbyForce has opened applications for its 2023 programme

Royal Bank RugbyForce opens applications for its 2023 programme

Police seize over 600kg of drugs in last two years latest government figures show

Police seize over 600kg of drugs in last two years latest government figures show

New Melrose 7s U18 trophy to be named after Scottish rugby legend Jim Telfer

New Melrose 7s U18 trophy to be named after Scottish rugby legend Jim Telfer

Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale MSP, Christine Grahame receiving vaccine

Borders MSP Christine Grahame welcomes latest rollout of Covid-19 booster vaccines

Colin Fox and Bach

Hear Bach's Baroque masterpiece, the St Matthew Passion, at Melrose Parish Church

Police hunt teenager who committed sex act on train passing through the Borders

Police hunt teenager who committed sex act on train passing through the Borders

GFR chairman Ryan Cass (far right) thanks everyone involved with the club after cup win

Gala Fairydean Rovers dedicate cup win to former player Ian Frizzel

Jedburgh Sheriff Court

Borders man who hurled homophobic abuse at police officer is fined

Staff at Barrie Kntwear in Hawick

Barrie Knitwear excited to be part of a fast-developing industry regeneration

Newly elected leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), Humza Yousaf, with Neil Gray (left) and Shona Robison, arriving at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh ahead of the vote to confirm the new First Minster of Scotland. Photo: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Humza Yousaf 'privileged' to be selected as Scotland's sixth First Minister

Jemma Neville, Creative Lives Scotland Director; Lisa Cowan, Newstead News (editor); Eileen Johnson, Newstead News (contributor); Jill Miller, Creative Lives. Photo: Creative Lives Scotland

Borders community magazine celebrates success at nationwide awards

Camera and footage from Go Wild Scotland

Police hunt thieves who stole camera installed to monitor red squirrel numbers

An image from Scottish Opera's Sweet Sounds in Wild Places exhibition. Scottish Opera 2022.

Free exhibition of Sweet Sounds in Wild Places coming to Old Gala House

Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton (inset) has promised to keep an

Borders MSP calls on Humza Yousaf to take issues in rural communities 'seriously'

Doddie Weir’s 1988 Scotland schools’ teammates

Doddie's 1988 school pals vows to continue raising money for MND research

Stock image of a car wheel

Borders woman convicted of 2 counts of dangerous driving gets 30-month road ban

Rich Hall has announced a new show at MacArts in Galashiels

Top American comedian announces new show date in the Scottish Borders

Humza Yousaf speaking at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, after it was announced that he is the new Scottish National Party leader. Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Borders MSP offers support to new leader of SNP after ballot announcement

File photo dated 26-02-2023 of Scotland's Stuart Hogg, who has announced he will be retiring from rugby after this year's World Cup. Issue date: Monday March 27, 2023.

"I hope I have done you proud” says Borderer Stuart Hogg as he announces retirement

Gala shop owner recovers stolen boys' rugby shorts thanks to

Borders shop owner recovers stolen rugby shorts thanks to "the power of facebook"

Stock image. Photo: Unsplash/Maskmedicare Shop

Borders resilience and beauty to be highlighted in coronavirus memorial event

MP John Lamont , Candy Philip and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Photo Sam Ros

Founder of Keeping Duns Blooming Marvellous honoured at Downing Street reception

Essential roadworks requiring overnight closure to start on Borders road this week

Essential roadworks requiring overnight closure to start on Borders road this week

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf, Finance Secretary Kate Forbes, and former Community Safety Minister, Ash Regan

Voting to elect the new leader of the Scottish National Party ends at noon today

Students half price rail ticket offer starts from today Monday March 27

Students half price rail ticket offer starts from today Monday March 27

New twitter account handles announced for Police Scotland accounts

New twitter account handles announced for several Police Scotland accounts

(left-to-right) Martin Page, Craig Hoy MSP and Diane Bennett at the Tweed Valley Osprey Project in Glentress Forest

MSP Craig Hoy visits Glentress ahead of the UCI Cycling World Championships

Gala Fairydean Rovers players celebrate with fans after penalty shoot out victory

Gala Fairydean Rovers players celebrate with fans after penalty shoot out victory

Ten man Gala Fairydean Rovers claw back two goal deficit to win first ever trophy

Ten man Gala Fairydean Rovers claw back two goal deficit to win first ever trophy

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Borders man caused disturbance at ex-partner's home on Hogmanay, court hears

Photo: Unsplash/Mak Flex

Night-time use of Peeblesshire quarry backed to meet ambitious road targets

Loch Lomond, by Lee Ross

Readers' photos: Ten of our favourite photographs from the past week

A 20mph speed limit sign in the Borders

Vehicles travelling through Peeblesshire village at 'unbelievable speed'

Photo by Bas Peperzak on Unsplash

Driving test pass rate in Scottish Borders much higher than national average

Peebles Swimming Pool is one of the facilities run by Live Borders. Photo: Live Borders/Facebook

Financially struggling Live Borders in line for £550k council bail out

Pilar has walked an average of 12,000 steps each day this month for the challenge. Photo: Pilar Gausa Boix

Peebles woman takes on 10k daily step challenge for cancer research

YDO George Blair presents David Changleng with the Volunteer of the Season in Schools Rugby award

Commitment of Peebles HS teacher David Changleng recognised by Scottish Rugby

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Man who formed fraudulent scheme in Peebles ordered to pay £4k in compensation

Evie's having a ball tonight and there's still time to bid on some top auction prizes

Evie's having a ball tonight and there's still time to bid on some top auction prizes

Jack Swaney with coach Ricky Mitchell

Victory for Gala boxer Jack Swaney at Elite Golden Gloves Championships

Selkirk Sheriff Court.

Borders woman fined after sending offensive voicemail to former partner

Kirsty Macdonald

Innerleithen girl to appear at a 40th Anniversary concert at the Royal Albert Hall

Find out which Primary School will represent the Scottish Borders at Euroquiz

Find out which Primary School will represent the Scottish Borders at Euroquiz

Launch of the James Hogg Poetry Trail

Ettrick & Yarrow Tourism Association launch the James Hogg Poetry Trails

'It would stand out like a sore thumb’: House bid for Borders site thrown out

39 Steps Director Sam French

Rehearsals for The 39 steps are racing along like an express train

Earth Hour is today (Saturday) at 8.30pm

NHS boss encourages Borders people to take part in Earth Hour switch-off

Serial Killers and Psychopaths Night returning to Galashiels after sell-out show

Serial Killers and Psychopaths Night returning to Galashiels after sell-out show

Olympic showjumper Scott Brash returned to Peebles in 2016 to unveil a life-size sculpture of himself. Photo: Helen Barrington

Peebles Olympic gold medal showjumper clears planning hurdle

MP John Lamont received the unanimous support of the party members

John Lamont re-selected as Scottish Conservative & Unionist candidate for Borders

Members of CGI with Clovenfords Village Community Council and the Borders Forest Trust plant 40 trees in Borders town

Joint initiative to plant 40 trees at former playing field in Borders village