Daily Catch-up: Man who assaulted partner to her 'permanent disfigurement' in Borders is jailed

Daily Catch-up

Man who assaulted partner to her 'permanent disfigurement' in Borders is jailed

A 41-YEAR-OLD man who assaulted his partner to her severe injury, permanent disfigurement and danger of life has received a jail sentence of two years and four months at Selkirk Sheriff Court.

Support service in Peebles has ‘significant strengths’, care inspector finds

A PEEBLES support service for the elderly and people with learning and physical disabilities has ‘significant strengths’, a care inspector has found.

Woman 'severely injured' ex's new partner after assaulting her in Borders pub

BACKGROUND reports have been ordered into a Borders woman who assaulted her ex’s new partner to her severe injury in a local public house.

Borders GPs ‘hanging on by their fingernails’, meeting hears

BORDERS GPs are ‘hanging on by their fingernails’ amid a stark warning that practices in the region could be forced to close due to increased pressures and staff recruitment challenges.

Borders Family History Society's Peter Munro discovers a relative may have founded an airline which later became part of Air France. Photo: Unsplash/Vincent Genevay

Kith and Kin: Researcher uncovers possible family connection to Air France

In this week's Kith and Kin, Peter Munro from the Borders Family History Society, shares his latest family tree discovery and explains the use of 'score' when talking about years or ages...

Braw Lad John Turnbull with Foodbank manager John Tucker and Poundstretcher staff - Photo Alwyn Johnston

Poundstretcher returns to Galashiels after five year absence

Early arrivals were welcomed by an entertainer with music, games and activities.

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Summer celebrations at Greener Peebles. Photo: Greener Peebles

Cash applications to council fund look set to pay off for Tweeddale projects

APPLICATIONS for cash from a council fund look set to pay off for community projects in Tweeddale.

Traquair House lit with the UCI Cycling World Championships rainbow - blue, red, black, yellow, and green - to celebrate six months until event

Countdown to major cycling event marked by lighting up Borders attraction

ORGANISERS of a major cycling event which arrives in the Borders later this year have lit up a local tourist attraction to celebrate an exciting milestone.

Police Column - Area Commander, Scottish Borders Chief Inspector Vinnie Fisher

"A new year brings many of the same challenges for policing as we continue to serve the public as best we can, amid continuing financial pressures and tighter budgets."

Investigation underway following attempted break in to house in Borders town

Investigation under way following attempted break in to house in Peebles

The incident happened in Edderston Road, Peebles, between midday on Saturday January 21 and 2:30pm, Tuesday, January 31 2023.