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Hawick man burst woman's lip in Galashiels town centre

Whipman Rideout

Whipman Rideout

Pictures from annual Whipman Rideout through West Linton

Residents are being urged to stock up head of the World Cup public holiday

Residents are being urged to stock up head of the World Cup public holiday

NHS Borders warns of closures ahead of July 15 public holiday

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Woman who stole £3,000 from vulnerable person avoids jail at Selkirk court

Police are appealing for more information

Police are appealing for more information

Man arrested as car crashes into street furniture and telegraph pole

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Man who threatened partner to attend Caledonian Men's Programme

Jedburgh Sheriff Court

Jedburgh Sheriff Court

Man pleads guilty to domestic abuse charge in court

Kerri Andrews has been named on the shortlist

Kerri Andrews has been named on the shortlist

Borders author 'ecstatic' named among final four for literary prize

The group discussed Hermitage Castle in Roxburgh, as participants valued its

The group discussed Hermitage Castle in Roxburgh, as participants valued its

Workshop held in Hawick to find what heritage means to residents

Mairi McGillivray voice, fiddle (left) Katie Allen guitar, fiddle (right)

Mairi McGillivray voice, fiddle (left) Katie Allen guitar, fiddle (right)

Live folk music to take centre stage in Berwick in summer partnership

As it happened: Borders Book Festival

As it happened: Borders Book Festival

As it happened: Borders Book Festival

The trek will be starting in Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders next month (July) and ending at Cape Wrath in September

The trek will be starting in Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders next month (July) and ending at Cape Wrath in September

537-mile charity trek inspired by Sir Chris Hoy to begin in Kirk Yetholm

Jedburgh Sheriff Court

Jedburgh Sheriff Court

Man restrained former partner at home, court told

The Peebles Community Trust directors outside the former Bank of Scotland site

The Peebles Community Trust directors outside the former Bank of Scotland site

Refurbishment of former bank building could bring further income to Peebles

Innerleithn relies to a great extent on volunteers from the golf club to maintain its nine-hole course in the Scottish Borders

Innerleithn relies to a great extent on volunteers from the golf club to maintain its nine-hole course in the Scottish Borders

Around the Greens

Borders golf club balances its books with visitors and volunteers

Douglas Ormston, manager of TD1 Youth Hub, was named a Medallist of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

Douglas Ormston, manager of TD1 Youth Hub, was named a Medallist of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

Two Borderers recognised in King’s Birthday Honours list

Weed killer

Weed killer

Calls made for SBC to stop using glyphosate weed killer

Jedburgh Sheriff Court

Jedburgh Sheriff Court

Farm worker injured three by driving tractor into a car on the A1

Police Scotland

Police Scotland

Borders police respond to nearly 300 incidents over one weekend

The BFG Partners - Colin Sturrock, Lee-Anne Gillie, Moira Wilson, Giles Etherington and David Ferguson with the first event host Sarah Mathieson, MD of Fleming Homes (third from left), in Duns

The BFG Partners - Colin Sturrock, Lee-Anne Gillie, Moira Wilson, Giles Etherington and David Ferguson with the first event host Sarah Mathieson, MD of Fleming Homes (third from left), in Duns

New group of entrepreneurs seeks to boost Borders economy

Lara Brown is set to compete for Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Lara Brown is set to compete for Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Border teenager set to shine on home stage at Glasgow 2026

The deadline for nominations is 4pm on Tuesday, June 23

The deadline for nominations is 4pm on Tuesday, June 23

Local government

Nominations open for Melrose and District Community Council election

Jedburgh Sheriff Court

Jedburgh Sheriff Court

Husband who punched wife on the nose and called her a 'slag' fined

Scottish Borders Council HQ

Scottish Borders Council HQ

More than 150 counterfeit toys seized from a shop in the Borders

Peeblesshire Foodbank plays a key role in supporting local families in need

Peeblesshire Foodbank plays a key role in supporting local families in need

Peeblesshire Foodbank continues to work hard to support local families

Peebles FC 2013s won the Colin Campbell Cup thanks to a 2-0 win over Leith Athletic Reds in Dalkeith

Peebles FC 2013s won the Colin Campbell Cup thanks to a 2-0 win over Leith Athletic Reds in Dalkeith

Borders youth football team round-off season with cup final win

Scottish Borders Council and John Davidson MBE helped promote Tourette's Awareness Month

Scottish Borders Council and John Davidson MBE helped promote Tourette's Awareness Month

John Davidson helps Scottish Borders Council highlight Tourette's Awareness Month

Peebles footballer Summer Noble has made the BoysGirls Scotland under-15 squad

Peebles footballer Summer Noble has made the BoysGirls Scotland under-15 squad

Peebles footballer set to represent Scotland

New exhibition centres on journey through the Borders landscape

Jedburgh Sheriff Court

Jedburgh Sheriff Court

Man assaulted former partner after she travelled to pick him up

New chair appointed to lead NHS Borders health board

Book launch in Borders raises funds for local health charity

Tommy and Irene Quinn holding the trophy on behalf of the winning Scottish team.

Tommy and Irene Quinn holding the trophy on behalf of the winning Scottish team.

Scotland triumphs against Rest of the World in petanque match

Rosie Swailes (right) in action

Rosie Swailes (right) in action

Borders teenager preparing for fourth consecutive British boxing title

Darcy Graham is in the Scotland squad for their Nations Championship fixtures

Darcy Graham is in the Scotland squad for their Nations Championship fixtures

Two Borders players named in Scotland squad for new Nations Championship matches

Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire

Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire

Rachael Hamilton MSP column: A thank you to voters

Denny Calder at the finish of the Ultra Scotland (50)

Denny Calder at the finish of the Ultra Scotland (50)

Gala Harriers record impressive finishes at weekend events

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Warm Home Discount as 345,000 in Scotland to get automatic £150 boost

What are the pink and purple badges MPs are wearing at PMQs?

When can you buy alcohol in Scotland? See the rules in place for supermarkets

Is St Andrew's Day a bank holiday in Scotland and will I get a day off for it?

This 'peculiar' hotel with 'absolutely beautiful' views is Scotland's quirkiest

The 'little gem' cafe that's the top-rated in Scotland's best seaside town

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Around the Greens

Innerleithn relies to a great extent on volunteers from the golf club to maintain its nine-hole course in the Scottish Borders

Borders golf club balances its books with visitors and volunteers

Lara Brown is set to compete for Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Lara Brown is set to compete for Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Border teenager set to shine on home stage at Glasgow 2026

Peebles FC 2013s won the Colin Campbell Cup thanks to a 2-0 win over Leith Athletic Reds in Dalkeith

Peebles FC 2013s won the Colin Campbell Cup thanks to a 2-0 win over Leith Athletic Reds in Dalkeith

Borders youth football team round-off season with cup final win

Peebles footballer Summer Noble has made the BoysGirls Scotland under-15 squad

Peebles footballer Summer Noble has made the BoysGirls Scotland under-15 squad

Peebles footballer set to represent Scotland

Tommy and Irene Quinn holding the trophy on behalf of the winning Scottish team.

Tommy and Irene Quinn holding the trophy on behalf of the winning Scottish team.

Scotland triumphs against Rest of the World in petanque match

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England’s Harry Kane during a training session at Swope Soccer Village, Kansas (Bradley Collyer/PA)

England’s Harry Kane during a training session at Swope Soccer Village, Kansas (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Harry Kane is a ‘master of the game’, says Croatia defender Duje Caleta-Car

Ivory Coast’s Ibrahim Sangare carries teammate Amad Diallo after defeating Ecuador in a World Cup Group E soccer match in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026 (Matt Slocum/AP)

Ivory Coast’s Ibrahim Sangare carries teammate Amad Diallo after defeating Ecuador in a World Cup Group E soccer match in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026 (Matt Slocum/AP)

Late goal from Amad Diallo gives Ivory Coast victory over Ecuador

Lewis Hamilton closed to within 41 points of Kimi Antonelli (David Davies/PA)

Lewis Hamilton closed to within 41 points of Kimi Antonelli (David Davies/PA)

Toto Wolff wary of Lewis Hamilton ‘smelling blood’ in title race

Arne Slot believes Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool ‘a legend’ (Peter Byrne/PA)

Arne Slot believes Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool ‘a legend’ (Peter Byrne/PA)

Arne Slot says Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool ‘as a legend’

Rahiebb heads up Roger Varian’s Royal Ascot team (Mike Egerton/PA)

Rahiebb heads up Roger Varian’s Royal Ascot team (Mike Egerton/PA)

Rahiebb to fly the flag for Varian at Royal Ascot

Mehdi Taremi says the joy around Iran competing has been undermined by the tension concerning their involvement (Handout from FFIRI/PA)

Mehdi Taremi says the joy around Iran competing has been undermined by the tension concerning their involvement (Handout from FFIRI/PA)

World Cup joy ‘undermined’ by political tension, admits Iranian captain

Koki Ogawa, right, and Daichi Kamada celebrate Japan’s leveller (Jessica Tobias/AP)

Koki Ogawa, right, and Daichi Kamada celebrate Japan’s leveller (Jessica Tobias/AP)

Japan leave it late to deny Netherlands victory in Dallas

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Sports Direct and House of Fraser majority owner Mike Ashley. Mr Ashley’s Frasers Group has launched a takeover offer for Australian firm Accent (Yui Mok/PA)

Sports Direct and House of Fraser majority owner Mike Ashley. Mr Ashley’s Frasers Group has launched a takeover offer for Australian firm Accent (Yui Mok/PA)

Frasers Group launches £166m offer to take full control of Australia’s Accent

Marius Borg Hoiby is the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit (Lise Aserud/NTB Scanpix via AP, File)

Marius Borg Hoiby is the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit (Lise Aserud/NTB Scanpix via AP, File)

Eldest son of Norway’s crown princess jailed for four years for rape

Damage was caused to the Dormition Cathedral of thousand-year-old Monastery of Caves, also known as Kyiv Pechersk Lavra (AP)

Damage was caused to the Dormition Cathedral of thousand-year-old Monastery of Caves, also known as Kyiv Pechersk Lavra (AP)

Russian attack sets fire to religious site in Kyiv and kills five in Kharkiv

Labour still has ‘serious questions’ to answer over the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, the SNP has insisted (James Manning/PA)

Labour still has ‘serious questions’ to answer over the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, the SNP has insisted (James Manning/PA)

Serious questions remain over Mandelson appointment despite files release – SNP

The Prime Minister will announce sweeping reforms to protect children online at a Downing Street press conference at 8am on Monday (Alamy/PA)

The Prime Minister will announce sweeping reforms to protect children online at a Downing Street press conference at 8am on Monday (Alamy/PA)

Starmer vows to end ‘system failing our kids’ ahead of expected social media ban

Donald Trump and UFC chief Dana White make their entrance (Alex Brandon/AP)

Donald Trump and UFC chief Dana White make their entrance (Alex Brandon/AP)

Trump celebrates 80th birthday with Iran peace deal and White House cage-fights

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the deal (Toby Shepheard/PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the deal (Toby Shepheard/PA)

Starmer says Strait of Hormuz must stay open after Iran-US peace deal announced

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