http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:48:43 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 21 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/bt_logo_500x75.png http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/ A CONVICTED drug user from Hawick has scooped a quarter of a million pounds with a scratchcard. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/02/396586-borders-drug-user-wins-lottery/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/02/396586-borders-drug-user-wins-lottery/ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:08:22 +0000 News A THIRD consecutive freeze on Council Tax and significant investment in Social Work and Education are among the 2010-2011 budget proposals outlined by Scottish Borders Council's political Administration this week. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/01/396548-third-council-tax-freeze-announced-in-council-budget/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/01/396548-third-council-tax-freeze-announced-in-council-budget/ Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:02:30 +0000 News MURRAYFIELD Stadium is to host a celebration of the life of the Voice of Rugby Bill McLaren, it has been confirmed. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/29/396524--frank-sinatra-and-glenn-miller-to-feature-in-bill-mclaren-tribute/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/29/396524--frank-sinatra-and-glenn-miller-to-feature-in-bill-mclaren-tribute/ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:36:54 +0000 News A 29-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with the theft of jewellery worth £2000 from a house in Galashiels. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/27/396392-police-charge-man-following-jewellery-theft/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/27/396392-police-charge-man-following-jewellery-theft/ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:45:04 +0000 News A CONSTRUCTION company has been fined a total of £3,600 for failing to ensure properly trained staff were managing a site in Galashiels. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/27/396359-hse-it-was-fortunate-there-was-no-accident-at-galashiels-construction-site/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/27/396359-hse-it-was-fortunate-there-was-no-accident-at-galashiels-construction-site/ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:58:37 +0000 News THE Borders rail link is gathering steam with over 50 businesses from across Europe expressing an interest in delivering the new service. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/26/396308-transport-minister-greatly-encouraged-by-response-to-borders-rail-link/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/26/396308-transport-minister-greatly-encouraged-by-response-to-borders-rail-link/ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:36:12 +0000 News HUNDREDS of women in the Borders could be put at risk as the region's only dedicated post-natal depression centre has announced it is to close. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/26/396306-borders-loses-only-postnatal-depression-centre/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/26/396306-borders-loses-only-postnatal-depression-centre/ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:27:47 +0000 News MEMBERS of the public have been invited to an open meeting to discuss proposals for the redevelopment of the former Eyemouth High School site. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/26/396303-residents-views-sought-on-former-school/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/26/396303-residents-views-sought-on-former-school/ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:03:41 +0000 News A PROJECT to encourage school pupils in the Borders to 'think green' is being extended for another year. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/26/396302-ms-galashiels-inspires-borders-pupils-to-think-green/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/26/396302-ms-galashiels-inspires-borders-pupils-to-think-green/ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:00:23 +0000 News DISNEYLAND may claim to be the happiest place on earth, but Border Studio in Selkirk could give them a run for their money this week. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/26/396307-disney-contract-is-dream-come-true-for-selkirk-firm-/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/26/396307-disney-contract-is-dream-come-true-for-selkirk-firm-/ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:31:17 +0000 News LOCAL MSP John Lamont has expressed his disappointment at the news that Slumberdown are to axe 16 jobs in Hawick. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/21/396237-hawick-factory-axes-16-staff/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/21/396237-hawick-factory-axes-16-staff/ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:17:42 +0000 News HUNDREDS of well-wishers are expected to turn out for the funeral of Bill McLaren in Hawick on Monday (January 25). http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/21/396224-tributes-continue-to-flow-in-for-number-one-commentator-in-the-world-/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/21/396224-tributes-continue-to-flow-in-for-number-one-commentator-in-the-world-/ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:47:18 +0000 News UNCERTAINTY surrounds the future of one of the Borders oldest textile firms after 132 workers were made redundant this week. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/20/396190-workers-left-reeling-as-cashmere-manufacturer-sheds-132-jobs/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/20/396190-workers-left-reeling-as-cashmere-manufacturer-sheds-132-jobs/ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:12:14 +0000 News AN MSP has called for an immediate review of school inspections after a Sheriff returned his findings following an FAI into the death of Borders Headteacher Irene Hogg. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/19/396103-hogg-report-msp-demands-review-following-sheriffs-findings/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/19/396103-hogg-report-msp-demands-review-following-sheriffs-findings/ Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:26:30 +0000 News A TEENAGER who carried out a bottle attack after a school dance is due to be sentenced next month. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/19/396096-teenager-admits-bottle-attack-at-school-dance/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/19/396096-teenager-admits-bottle-attack-at-school-dance/ Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:59:01 +0000 News THOUSANDS of pensioners across the Borders who qualify for benefits are missing out on essential cold weather payments, it has emerged. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/19/396105-pensioners-miss-out-on-cold-weather-payments/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/19/396105-pensioners-miss-out-on-cold-weather-payments/ Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:30:28 +0000 News MOTORISTS face more disruption after protracted plans to complete the new Inner Relief Road in Galashiels was delayed following the big freeze. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/18/396108-roadworks-delayed-by-big-freeze/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/18/396108-roadworks-delayed-by-big-freeze/ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:33:51 +0000 News LEARNER drivers across the Borders were driven round the bend after their tests were cancelled during the big freeze. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/18/396388-winter-whiteout-drives-learners-round-bend/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/18/396388-winter-whiteout-drives-learners-round-bend/ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:39:57 +0000 News TAX offices in the Borders will close by March 2011, it has been announced. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/395925-closing-date-announced-for-tax-offices/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/395925-closing-date-announced-for-tax-offices/ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:59:26 +0000 News TRIBUTES have been paid to the first civic leader of the council following his death this week. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/395901-tributes-to-former-council-convener/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/395901-tributes-to-former-council-convener/ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:11:53 +0000 News AN EXTRA 450 tonnes of grit was delivered to the Borders this week to help keep the region's roads open following the big freeze. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/12/395820-extra-salt-diverted-to-borders-following-treacherous-roads-warning/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/12/395820-extra-salt-diverted-to-borders-following-treacherous-roads-warning/ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:24:08 +0000 News LIBERAL Democrat leader Nick Clegg will answer questions about the state of politics and the country during a visit to the Borders this week. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/11/395810-borders-public-to-quiz-libdem-leader/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/11/395810-borders-public-to-quiz-libdem-leader/ Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:55:00 +0000 News LOTHIAN and Borders Police welcomed the sentencing of Gary Scott and Terence McMillan to 12 years imprisonment for attempted murder. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/11/395808-police-welcome-sentence-following-horrendous-assault/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/11/395808-police-welcome-sentence-following-horrendous-assault/ Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:21:27 +0000 News EXTRAORDINARY stories are emerging of workers who braved worsening weather to keep life-line services operating as heavy snow paralysed the Borders. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/11/395898-life-savers/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/11/395898-life-savers/ Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:02:35 +0000 News MORE than 170 jobs are under-threat after a Borders-based cashmere manufacturer announced it has entered administration. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/10/395756-170-jobs-underthreat-at-borders-manufacturer/ http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/10/395756-170-jobs-underthreat-at-borders-manufacturer/ Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:18:49 +0000 News