News
EDGAR GETS ROADS
SELKIRK’s Gordon Edgar, after five years in the political wilderness, has been put in charge of Scottish Borders Council’s roads and infrastructure department.
Local councillors paid almost £70k
THE three Selkirkshire councillors on Scottish Borders Council were paid just under a total of £70,000 in allowances and expenses for the year 2011-12, it has been disclosed, Mark Entwistle.
Excusin’ the boozin’
Although not a religious person in the accepted sense of the word, I like the idea of having patron saints with the job of looking after one or more of the quirky parts of human nature.
Footie fun for pupils
PUPILS from Philiphaugh Community School achieved the dream of many-a Scotland supporter when they played football on Hampden Park this week.
Sport
SARAH’S FIRST CAPS WILL BE ‘THE BIGGEST GAMES SO FAR’
SELKIRK’S Sarah Robertson is celebrating this week after receiving her first senior international call-up to the Scotland women’s hockey team at the age of 18.
Selkirk hosts landmark event
HISTORY was made at Philiphaugh last Sunday when the British Cycling 2012 Marathon Championships were staged north of the border for the first time.
Ev almighty’s historic win leads to history lesson
SELKIRK’S primary schoolchildren spent a couple of evenings this week getting their passports stamped – and they never even had to leave the town.
Swan song for P7 Rhinos
THE traditional end of season presentation dinner was held in the Philiphaugh Suite last Friday for Selkirk Rhinos’ P7 players, all of whom will be playing their rugby at the High School next season.
Tight stuff
SELKIRK Tennis Club’s first men’s team marched on their winning way last week, beating Kelso 4-0.
Lifestyle
Towns spurred on to new friendship
HANDS of friendship were extended on Friday when Selkirk and Galashiels met on a wet and dreich Spurs Night.
House plan
COMMUNITY councillors have supported in principle plans to turn the old Salvation Army citadel into a house.
No rest for the elected
There was one significant aspect of the Scottish Borders Council elections of particular relevance to the people of Selkirk.
Your garden can glow with jubilee colours
May is one of the most exciting garden months – everything is growing and the longer daylight hours mean you have more time to get your hands dirty … or visit garden showcases such as Chelsea Flower Show.
Community
Parking problems ‘abysmal’ in town
THE sight of cars and lorries dodging in between vehicles parked up along the High Street is a common one in Selkirk.
Towns spurred on to new friendship
HANDS of friendship were extended on Friday when Selkirk and Galashiels met on a wet and dreich Spurs Night.
House plan
COMMUNITY councillors have supported in principle plans to turn the old Salvation Army citadel into a house.
Letters to the editor
I would like to thank everyone who worked for me during the election campaign and to all who voted for me.
Youngsters on song for the Common Riding
THERE was a tremendous turnout of youngsters – and parents – for the first session of this year’s Common Riding singing club organised by enthusiast Joyce Wright, inset.
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Weather for Selkirk
Wednesday 30 May 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 10 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: East
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 7 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: East
