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Woodland remains identified as Colin Law from Gordon
Human remains found in woodland near Gordon last month have been identified as those of a teenager who was last seen alive 14 years ago.
Sir Walter’s collection heads back home
More than 13,000 historical artefacts collected by Sir Walter Scott are now being moved back into his refurbished Abbotsford home.
Band’s Victoria Halls date
Music lovers will be heading for the town’s Victoria Halls tomorrow for the Selkirk Silver Band Concert at 7.30pm.
Whitmuir appeal decision delayed
There has been a delay with an appeal decision on the refusal of planning permission for lodges at Whitmuir Hall.
Marches ride applications open
Up to 250 riders will take part in a South Marches ride to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Flodden.
Call for council nominations
Selkirk residents have until 5pm on Thursday to put their name forward to become a community councillor.
Major new contract saves call centre jobs
Just hours after the shock news Selkirk was losing 25 jobs, the call centre involved announced a major contract safeguarding the positions.
Oh deer, population crisis looms
In the UK our deer population has been a success against the difficulties caused by an ever-decreasing countryside.
Exiles return to back Standard Bearer
More than 40 Exiles and overseas visitors will return to Selkirk for this year’s Common Riding, rallying to the Golden Banner.
Duke of Gloucester opens Margaret Kerr Unit at Borders General Hospital
The Duke of Gloucester officially opened the palliative Margaret Kerr Unit at the Borders General Hospital yesterday.
Selkirk hopes wave is goodbye to decline
An urgent appeal to townspeople to take to the streets and back Selkirk on Saturday proved successful.
Charitable Souters stump up
Former Scottish Rugby Union president Bert Duffy and outgoing Selkirk coach Brian Cassidy welcomed Jedburgh quad tandem cyclists to the town’s rugby club on Saturday afternoon (all pictured).
Report shows seven Scottish Borders Council employees earn over £100,000
Statistics from the TaxPayers’ Alliance have revealed seven employees at Scottish Borders Council received over £100,000 in 2011-12.
Speed limit to be set despite local opposition
A 40mph speed limit will be established through Yarrow Feus, but it will be reviewed after a year, following local concerns.
Wasps buzz
The Borders community choir, InChorus, will host and headline a special fundraising concert in aid of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in the Old Parish Church, Peebles, on Friday, May 31.
Foy they are jolly good ladies
PLANS are well in hand for the Ladies’ Foy which takes place on the Wednesday of Common Riding week – the traditional Ladies Night.
Selkirk call centre jobs set to be moved to Newcastle
A total of 25 jobs are to be transferred from the HGS call centre at Level Crossing Road to Newcastle, The Wee Paper can reveal.
Wave of support key as town ‘on the brink’
The chairman of Selkirk Chamber of Trade has appealed for the public to show their backing for the town at Saturday’s Mexican Wave.
Standard Bearer hits the right note with club
JOYCE WRIGHT’S popular Common Riding Singing Club got underway on Monday.
Burn works event gets backing of local community
THERE was a good response from the local community to an exhibition and meeting on Wednesday to discuss the finer details of the proposed flood prevention work on the Long Philip Burn.
Selkirk hails 2013 Royal Standard Bearer Martin
It’s been a lifelong ambition,” Martin Rodgerson, Royal and Ancient Burgh Standard Bearer for 2013 told the Wee Paper this week.
Iain Gillespie of Borders Party wins Leaderdale and Melrose by-election
Vet Iain Gillespie has won the Leaderdale and Melrose by-election, it has been announced this morning.
Chainsaw massacre of trees at health centre
Neighbours of Selkirk Health Centre voiced shock and surprise at the removal of seven mature trees without any warning early on Saturday morning.
Plattling pupils hit right notes during visit
Fourteen German students had a series of memorable experiences during a visit to Selkirk from twin town Plattling.
Project to aim battle at wider public ends
The Battle of Philiphaugh was a turning point in the history of Scotland, when the Covenanters overcame the Royalists in 1645.
Blindingly good ideas to brighten your home
Have you noticed how the longer days and brighter evenings can change the look of the rooms in your home?
1 commentPolice: Attack on Polish men in Jedburgh was racially-motivated
POLICE are hunting two men in connection with a racially-motivated attack in Jedburgh.
Donald will help Fleshers lord it at their Bussin’
EDINBURGH’S Souter Lord Provost, Donald Wilson, will be the key speaker at the Fleshers’ Bussin’ at this year’s Common Riding.
David backs Weavers’ change of direction
Weavers’ Standard Bearer David Shiels has backed the incorporation’s decision to open up the role to those outwith the textile industry.
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A £3.2million plan to provide protection from the water course responsible for the 2003 Bannerfield floods will be unveiled on Wednesday.
Peebles principal is a Linglie lass
This year’s Cornet’s Lass at Peebles has Selkirk connections. Susan Thomson, a children’s nurse, is a keen horsewoman and has worked with Alister Hogarth at Linglie Farm putting new cornets and lassies through their paces.
Braidwood’s Braw, Braw Lucy
This year’s Braw Lass is Lucy Black, the manager of Braidwood Sporting Clays near Midlem.
Green light expected for memorial garden
PLANS for a Flodden memorial garden are being recommended for approval when they go before councillors on Monday, writes Adam Drummond.
One-way woe as temporary scheme delayed
A one-way system to be introduced to alleviate traffic troubles at Yarrow Terrace has been delayed until next Friday at the earliest.
Road collapse a ‘warning signal’, claims Mundell
The A708 between Selkirk and Moffat was reopened on Wednesday, but a local MP has renewed his calls for the route to be properly upgraded.
Bust donated to trust
The parents of a Selkirk woman who died from Hodgkin’s lymphoma aged just 25 have pledged a “significant legacy” to the Abbotsford Trust .
Jim Hume MSP urges Scottish Power to fix Ettrick Valley power problems
South of Scotland MSP Jim Hume has written to Scottish Power urging the company to resolve ongoing power supply problems in the Ettrick Valley.
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Duke of Gloucester to offically open Margaret Kerr Unit
Prince Richard, the Duke of Gloucester, will officially open the Margaret Kerr Unit at Borders General Hospital on Thursday, May 16.
Jobs blow as Reid & Taylor folds at Langholm: Indian owners blamed
World-renowed weavers Reid & Taylor of Langholm have closed suddenly and gone into administration with an expected loss of 37 jobs.
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Scottish Government summer cabinet heads to Hawick in August
First Minister Alex Salmond has announced the Scottish Government will visit Hawick for a cabinet meeting in August.
1 commentMelrose sevens link to missing umbrella stand in shape of huntsman
A distinctive brolly stand that could be worth around £1,000 has been stolen in Melrose.
Public meeting on £25m Selkirk flood protection scheme proposals
Plans to restore the Long Philip Burn as part of Selkirk’s £25 million flood protection scheme go before the public next week.
Rowland’s hits the streets with community courses
Rowland’s is launching an eight-week initiative to help young Souters get on the right road.
Police probe underway after human remains found near Gordon
FORENSIC tests are being carried out on human remains that have been found in the Borders.
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Weather for Selkirk
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
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