1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (456+ words) URGENT action is needed to address concerns over vandal-hit toilets in the Borders' largest town. Anti-social behaviour and vandalism, such as the theft or destruction of toilet rolls and soap dispenser, has led on occasions to temporary closure of the…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (544+ words) AROUND 2,000 riders took to the roads of Tweeddale for the return of the Tour O The Borders. The popular closed-road cycling event took place on Sunday (September 6), starting from Haylodge Park in Peebles before looping through Broughton, Tweedsmuir, and beyond....

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (97+ words) A BORDERS animal centre is appealing for a home for an ex-racing greyhound who is "simply a delight to be around". Borders Pet Rescue has shared an appeal in the hopes of finding a loving home for three-year-old MacKay. A…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (515+ words) Emmet Mullins is excited to see what the future holds after buying Jim Bolger’s historic yard. Mullins has spent the early years of his training career based beside his uncle Willie Mullins at Closutton, saddling Grade One and Cheltenham Festival…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (150+ words) A CAMPAIGN to help Borders residents avoid doorstep scams and choose reliable businesses is taking place this week. Scottish Borders Council (SBC) is backing Trusted Trader Week, which runs from September 7 to 11 and raises awareness of its Trusted Trader Scheme,…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (251+ words) AROUND 100 motorcycles took to the Borders roads in a memorial run to honour Steve Hislop. The 22nd Hizzy Memorial Run took place to remember former motorbike racer Hislop, who tragically died in a helicopter crash in Teviothead in July 2003. The annual…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (109+ words) Border Telegraph Man avoids jail for carrying needle during argument AN EYEMOUTH man found guilty of being in possession of a hypodermic needle has been ordered to carry out 250 hours of unpaid work as an alternative to custody. Wilson Turnbull,…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (287+ words) Light Of Dawn will bid to supplement Prestige Stakes honours in the Betway Rockfel Stakes after opening up a new avenue for the autumn when winning at at Goodwood. Karl Burke’s Wathnan-owned youngster created a big impression on debut at…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (185+ words) Former footballer Joey Barton will remain in custody until his trial next year after a bail application was refused. The 44-year-old had been due to stand trial at Liverpool Crown Court last week accused of causing grievous bodily harm with…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (383+ words) GALA picked up their first win of the season thanks to a 41-22 bonus point victory at home to GHK in a National League Division One fixture. The away side started brightly and applied plenty of pressure, but Gala’s tenacious defence…...