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The Way I See It #42 : By Darren Murphy

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:37:48 GMT

AMBITION, a strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.

Story rekindled memories of Miss Dalgarno

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:05:33 GMT

I had to chuckle when I read Chuck Brannan’s interview in last week’s Hawick News, in which he referred to his time at Trinity school and the “scary” teacher who used to belt all the boys.

Common-Riding fever hits Burnfoot

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:22:52 GMT

YOUNG and old joined in celebration for an evening of top-class entertainment at Thursday night’s Burnfoot Common-Riding concert, at which local residents gave the Big Eight the warmest of welcomes.

The Way I See It #41 : By Darren Murphy

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:44:03 GMT

Hawick MSP John Lamont voiced his concerns this week at a report which showed a rise in the number of children starting primary school who are deemed to be overweight, obese or severely obese. The figures, compiled by IDS Scotland, revealed that 13.7 per cent of children measured in the NHS Borders region are overweight, while 5.9 per cent are obese.

‘Amazing’ support for charity coffee morning

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:28:24 GMT

Sarah’s Angels would like to thank everyone for their donations of time, money, crafts and delicious cakes for Saturday’s coffee morning. Thank you also to the local businesses that supported us, the generous public, and family and friends who helped on the day. With everybody’s support we have so far raised an amazing £1,540 for Cancer Research. We are overwhelmed with this amount, so a massive thank you to everyone for chipping in. There was not a single piece of cake left at the end!

From our archives

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:24:26 GMT

1973

The Way I See It #40 : By Darren Murphy

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:28:11 GMT

One of Britain’s most prominent lawyers has called for the age of sexual consent in the United Kingdom to be lowered to 13-years-old. Barbara Hewson, a barrister at Hardwicke Chambers in London, did not stop there, though. No, she also added that those who complain of being sexually assaulted should no longer receive anonymity.

Blooming great

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:44:13 GMT

WE WOULD like to thank everyone who supported our annual raffle, and also those who kindly donated prizez, and Sainsbury’s for the use of its premises.

The Way I See It #39 : By Darren Murphy

Fri, 03 May 2013 07:43:57 GMT

Environmentalists have been campaigning to save our dwindling bee population for some time. Only this week, though, they may have made their most significant breakthrough yet, after the European Union voted for a two-year ban on neonicotinoids – the nerve-agent pesticides, which some scientists are blaming for the global decline of bee populations.

Fans meant ‘huge amount’ to club

Fri, 03 May 2013 06:26:34 GMT

ON BEHALF of the whole of Hawick Rugby Football Club, I would like to warmly thank the good townsfolk and supporters of the team last Saturday’s play-off match.

From our archives

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:09:03 GMT

1973

Foundation’s heartfelt thanks to townsfolk

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:35:21 GMT

MAY I express my sincere thanks to our supporters on behalf of the Hawick committee of the British Heart Foundation.

Call for support to get High Street disabled parking spaces

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:45:49 GMT

I read with interest last week that the farmers’ market was to change its day from a Friday to a Saturday.

The Way I See It #38 : by Darren Murphy

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:51:13 GMT

Are you concise enough to be understood in the maximum 140-character world of Twitter? #areyou?

Pulpit View : St Cuthbert’s Church

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:12:13 GMT

Listening to Radio Borders on the Monday before Easter, I was struck by an advert for a competition – ‘You can be a lucky winner at Easter’!