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Deferred sentence for cannabis woman

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:55:41 GMT

A woman concerned in the supply of cannabis, told police she committed the offence to fund her own habit.

Wind farm firm to hold design proposal exhibitions

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:05:31 GMT

Banks Renewables, the Hamilton based firm responsible for developing Birneyknowe Wind Farm, will be holding a series of exhibitions for local residents and businesses, aimed at generating feedback and design proposals for the new wind farm site.

VIDEO: The Friday Morning Procession

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:37:44 GMT

Cornet Chris Ritson leads an impressive cavalcade along the High Street, with the Drums and Fifes providing traditional accompaniment.

Bridge to stay closed for extra three weeks

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:13:18 GMT

JUST two weeks after stressing the Martin’s Bridge works would be completed on schedule, Scottish Borders Council has revealed that the programme has been extended by three weeks.

Delay in replacing high school’s rector as job has to be readvertised

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:53:22 GMT

THE forthcoming vacancy for head at Hawick High School is to be readvertised.

Police out and about tackling crime issues around the town

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:48:44 GMT

THERE were 546 reported incidents to police throughout May.

Neil gets on his bike to complete Afghan charity cyclE challenge

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:41:21 GMT

TERI RAF firefighter Neil Craggs has used pedal power to raise vital funds for charity.

Cornet hails ‘absolutely amazing’ tenure

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:21:54 GMT

CHRIS Ritson will go down in history as a sunshine Cornet who never stopped smiling.

Tattoo campaign offers safety message

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:23:53 GMT

Scottish Borders Council, NHS Borders and the Safer Communities Partnership launched their tattoo safety campaign ‘Think twice, tattoo once’ this week.

IN PICTURES: Prince Charles and Camilla’s Hawick visit

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:03:26 GMT

HAWICK welcomed royalty on Wednesday as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay made a special visit to Johnstons of Elgin’s Eastfield Mill.

VIDEO: Prince Charles and Camilla’s visit to Hawick

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:30:05 GMT

MANSFIELD Road came to a standstill this afternoon when Prince Charles and Camilla visited Johnstons Mill.

IN PICTURES: The Saturday

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:04:38 GMT

Cornet Chris Ritson handed back the Banner Blue, unsullied and unstained, after a momentous weekend of celebration and commemoration.

Rape threat man to pay £500 compensation

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:27:44 GMT

A DRUNKEN man who threatened to rape a police constable’s mother and daughter, and infect him with Hepatitis C, has been ordered to pay the officer £500 compensation.

Nightclub’s new initiative aims to throw spotlight on women’s safety

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 14:29:58 GMT

in A bid to deter would-be attackers and make women feel more secure at night, Base nightclub will be handing out free anti-attack whistles to club-goers when they leave the premises.

IN PICTURES: The Friday morning

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 10:48:32 GMT

tHE scene had been well and truly set by the best band in the world, and the air of expectation was almost palpable as Cornet Chris Ritson saddled up for the biggest day of his life.

IN PICTURES: The Friday morning Hut

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:43:45 GMT

A JUBILANT Cornet Chris Ritson took Hawick’s most hallowed of venues by storm as hundreds raised the roof in support of their man-of-the-moment.

Ex-husband is told to stay away after weekend incident

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:09:33 GMT

A woman was visibly upset after being followed by her ex-husband.

IN PICTURES: The Colour Bussing

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 07:06:21 GMT

CORNET’S Lass Heather Amos presents Provost Stuart Marshall with the Flag “well and truly bussed”, while Cornet Chris Ritson promises to return it “unsullied and unstained” to the council chambers.

IN PICTURES: The Thursday so far

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:52:04 GMT

hawick awoke this morning to the unmistakable clatter of hooves as Common-Riding fever swept the town. Cornet Chris Ritson led the time-honoured celebrations around the burgh ahead of what promises to be an unforgettable weekend.

‘It’s all I’ve wanted since I was a boy’

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:40:45 GMT

THERE was never a hill like the Vertish Hill this morning, as hundreds of Teries and horsemen arose early to support their Cornet.