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The Radio Borders news team covers Scottish Borders and North-Northumberland bringing you the latest news stories that matter to the region.
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LISTEN: We asked shoppers in Galashiels for their views on mobile phone coverage in the Borders
We asked shoppers in Galashiels how they would feel if bin collections are reduced from fortnightly to once every three weeks.
LISTEN: We asked people in Reston what difference a railway station could make to the area...
LISTEN: The Borders Railway opened exactly three years ago today - we've been asking people in Galashiels what difference it's making to their lives...
LISTEN AGAIN! We've found the winner of our £10K Summer Cash Splash! Listen to the moment Radio Borders Drive Time presenter Iain Waugh broke the news to our lucky listener Katrina Connell, from Jedburgh.
LISTEN AGAIN! We've found the winner of our £10K Summer Cash Splash! Listen to the moment Radio Borders Drive Time presenter Iain Waugh broke the news to our lucky listener.
LISTEN: Pupils from Eyemouth Primary School tell us what they most enjoyed about the Schools Countryside Day...
LISTEN: We've been asking people in Berwick what changes they'd like to see in their town:
Ex-Braw Lad Greg Borthwick reveals his battle with depression to help raise awareness of mental health
LISTEN: Roving reporter Ally McGilvray laps up the atmosphere in the crowd at the Melrose Sevens
LISTEN: Regulars give their views on what makes the Queen's Head Hotel in Kelso so special...
LISTEN: Newcastleton residents have their say on the opening of the first fuel pump in the village in a decade
LISTEN: We asked people in Melrose what makes the town special after it was crowned the Best Place to Live in Scotland by the Sunday Times.
LISTEN: What do you think of the weather? We've been asking those brave enough to venture outside...
LISTEN: How are travellers coping with snowmageddon in Galashiels? Roving reporter Ally McGilvray went out and about to find out...
What does the Borders has to offer in terms of tourism? We asked pupils at a Taste of the Borders event in Kelso...
LISTEN: Are motorists in the Borders being taken for a ride when it comes to prices at the petrol pumps when compared with elsewhere in the country?
LISTEN: Eildon Housing apprentices reveal their thoughts on Jeremy Corbyn's visit to the Borders
LISTEN: Click on the link to find out what local school children make of the new-look Wilton Lodge Park in Hawick...
Clovenfords Primary School give us their tips on how to stay safe online to celebrate Safer Internet Day
LISTEN: Young volunteers at Duns Youth Club give their views on public transport in the Borders
LISTEN: Squadron Leader Karen Swanston reveals how she will be spending Christmas with the RAF in Afghanistan. Interview: Ally McGilvray
Borders athlete Guy Learmonth and coach Henry Gray speak to Radio Borders reporter about "greatest year" yet
Radio Borders reporter Ally McGilvray surveys the scene of the fire at Walkerburn Bowling Club
LISTEN: It's a bit like a jail to be honest! Listen to what Langlee residents think of the flats in Beech Avenue...
LISTEN: Stow community council secretary Jenny Mushlin drives calls to improve safety on A7
LISTEN: Find out what Lisbon Lion Bertie Auld would like to see return to the top flight of Scottish football
LISTEN: Borders property agent Ron Hastings gives his views on broadband in the Borders
LISTEN: Former Hibs, Rangers and Middlesbrough midfielder Kevin Thomson teams up with Selkirk Junior Football Club chairman Ian Stephen to coach the football stars of the future.
Borders rugby referee Malcolm Changleng says Scottish rugby is doing everything it can to make the game as safe as possible. #rugby
Borders Rape Crisis service manager Susie Stein reveals staggering rise in demand for service
Jedburgh resident Debbie Grant speaks about the problems of anti-social behaviour in Grieve Avenue.
Tracey Ward, owner of The Fleece in Selkirk, claims supermarket discounted alcohol is "killing the pub trade".
St Ronan's head Keith Belleville gives his thoughts on the #Innerleithen school's 60th anniversary
Tourette's champion John Davidson drums up support for Borders support group's fundraiser
Professor Jane Bower welcomes findings of a feasibility study for a Scottish Borders National Park
Galashiels Chamber of Trade chairman Craig Murray gives his verdict on the line as it celebrates its second anniversary
Kirsty McPherson's home in the Glendinning area of the town was targeted by thieves while her autistic son was at home.
John Coughlin's appealing to Wee Gers supporters to stick with the side, following their shock Scottish Cup defeat at the hands of Hawick Royal Albert.
Hawick Royal Albert boss Dean Shanks speaks to our reporter John Callan about their historic win over Berwick Rangers and their hopes for their first ever Scottish Cup third round draw.
Ahead of the club's plans to pay tribute to Olympic sliver medalist Mark Robertson, Melrose director of rugby Mike Dalgetty told us he's made rugby history.
David Herkes' phone call to the police helped bring notorious child killer Robert Black to justice in the Scottish Borders town of Stow. His daughter Awdri Doyle spoke to our reporter John Callan.
In our latest special report on the Scottish Borders textile industry, our reporter John Callan looks at plans for a national centre of textiles.
Following a raft of job losses earlier this year, and the possibility of more to come, we spoke to Hawick Provost and former textiles worker Stuart Marshall on the future of the industry.
St Abbs independent lifeboat vice-chairman Euan Gibson talked to Radio Borders after the RNLI issued a communication listing St Abbs among its stations - despite closing its base there last year.
Radio Borders News spoke to Margaret Grant-Wilson, whose husband and three sons are all volunteers for the new search and rescue service.
On a election campaign visit to Hawick, the First Minister pledged broadband for every home in Scotland, as well as a feasibility study to extend the Borders Railway.
Following unconfirmed reports that Calvin Harris and Taylor Swift could be set to marry at Wedderburn Castle - celebrity wedding planner Mark Niemierko told us a Borders wedding is a realistic prospect.
Stuart Hogg on becoming the first Scotland player to be named Six Nations player of the tournament.
Hawick captain Bruce McNeil tells Radio Borders about the first time he saw Six Nations player of the championship Stuart Hogg play - and about how he's a credit to the town.
Vice-chairman of the new independent St Abbs lifeboat Euan Gibson talks to our reporter John Callan.
Cindy Jonas, who is from Belgium originally but lives in Northumberland, tells us about her struggle in getting through to people back home in the aftermath of terror attacks there.
We spoke to Steven Oliver, who told us of the changes he's making to his care plan because of the cost.
Oxnam resident Chris Strickland tells us what it's like living with broadband speeds more than ten times slower than the Scottish Borders average - and around 20 times less than the UK.
Police are continuing to investigate the murder of an elderly man in Tweedbank. With the latest from the scene, here's our reporter John Callan.
Scottish Cycling great Graeme Obree is lending his support to the Tour o' the Borders. He told us why he loves cycling in the area.
A blow for pig farmers, a row over a tapestry and a shock result in the Jedburgh Hand Ba' - we've got the biggest stories to hit your area this week.
In a tradition stretching back over 250 years, two ends of Jedburgh collide to play the annual Hand Ba' match.
Council job cuts, windfarm protests and yet more bad weather - Andrew Murray has a roundup of the stories you've been talking about this week.
Transport Minister Derek Mackay welcomed the 500,000th passenger to use the Borders Railway since it opened in September.
After three people died when an avalanche hit a French school trip in the Alps, we spoke to Hawick High School teacher Graeme Cockburn while he was leading a ski holiday at a nearby resort.
Environment Minister Aileen McLeod at the launch of the Scottish Government Flood Risk Management Plan in Selkirk:
Hawick Provost and former employee at Hawick Knitwear Stuart Marshall gives his reaction to the news that 123 people are out of work, after the firm went into administration.
Stuart Bell, Scottish Borders Council's executive member for economic development, on the news that footfall across town centres in the Borders is growing faster than the national average.
As the River Tweed retreats from record levels, people in Peebles return to their homes to count the cost of the damage. Julie Shearer, who owns a property on Tweed Green, told us what she found today.
As people were evacuated from their homes in the town this morning, we spoke to Stuart Marshall, chair of the Hawick Volunteer Flood Group.
Residents evacuated from Hawick this morning as a precautionary flood measure following Storm Frank. For many, it's the second time this month. Donald Kellecher is one of them.
Naamua Sullivan is the company's director of international and stakeholder communications, she insists the firm isn’t taking this decision lightly:
Since his injury Connor has gone on to inspire and help so many others and now he’s passing on his best wishes to a family friend Rob Wilson who has unfortunately suffered a similar injury:
Campaign for Borders Rail say they're disappointed the trains haven't been fitted with more carriages - as they had been promised by ScotRail.
Chairman Simon Walton says it's should've been in place from day one...
SEEMS the standard of roads in the Scottish Borders is declining at a faster rate than in any other part of rural Scotland.
SEEMS the standard of roads in the Scottish Borders is declining at a faster rate than in any other part of rural Scotland.
Judy Murray Chats with our reporter Evanna Holland about her Tennis On The Road Programme and bringing it to the Borders.
There could be a review of ambulance services in England after the death of a sixteen-year-old boy in Berwick.
The Hawick Common Riding for 2015 got underway this morning with the chase and songs at the Hut.
The Hawick Common Riding for 2015 got underway this morning with the chase and songs at the Hut.
The family of two dogs who died after being poisoned in Galashiels on Monday say they're still searching for answers.
Rhianna Johnstone's favourite singer sends his best wishes on Cash For Kids' Superhero Day
27 year-old Gemma Gillie was trapped on the top floor of her office building during the second earthquake to hit Nepal in two and a half weeks. She spoke to our reporter Evanna Holland.
A three year-old girl from Langlee has been chosen as one of the missions for Cash For Kid's Superhero Day this Friday.
A football match played in memory of a Hawick teenager has raised over six thousand pounds and now the organiser wants to set up a charity in his name.
A Borders journalist and his family have returned from Nepal after they survived the 7.8 earthquake on Saturday.
A Borders journalist and his family have returned from Nepal after they survived the 7.8 earthquake on Saturday.
A 12th-century document previously thought to be English has been revealed as the oldest surviving non-biblical manuscript from Scotland following new research.
Harry Cooper and Ewan Marshall are driving from Kelso to one of the most easterly points in Russia for Unicef.
Network Rail Programme Director Hugh Wark explains some of the challenges the project has faced.
Dr Murray is currently attempting to be the first to run across the uninhabited Namid Desert. The challenge is 340 miles long and the 34 year old expects to have completed the trip in 10 days.
He told us it didn't take much to convince to do it...
Scottish Borders Council has launched a grant scheme to help commercial property owners and tenants in Galashiels town centre make shop front improvements.
The organisers of the annual Jim Clark Rally have confirmed that they will run a Special Stage Rally on Sunday the 31st of May 2015.
Transport officials marked the official launch of the track laying phase of the Borders Railway on Thursday morning. Eighteenth months on from the cutting of the first sod, Keith Brown and Chief Executive Network Rail, Mark Carne returned to Shawfair Station, just outside Edinburgh, to see the laying of the track on the rails.
A meeting held in Galashiels Volunteer Hall on Tuesday night encouraged the public to get involved in the revitalising of the town centre.
Radio Borders News has been speaking Sue Hope, Chair of Broughton Primary School's Parent Council after we revealed there is a growing problem with cyberbullying in the area.
Raw interview of Michael Moore MP speaking to Radio Borders News as he took part in the Great Tweed Trek along with David Park to raise funds for Cash for Kids and the Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team.
Our reporter Gordon Duncan has been chatting to Dan Wallace - who's originally from Chirnside near Duns - after the swimmer scooped a gold and two silvers at the Commonwealth Games
John Haswell has been telling Radio Borders News that the effect of free parking on trade in Berwick has been ‘fantastic’...
The Conservatives say they are concerned that there were 105,000 prescriptions for people suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder last year, up more than 10% in the last 3 years.
Galashiels-based firm ProStrakan is buying cancer pain specialist Archimedes Pharma for £230m.
Chief Executive Tom Stratford speaks to Radio Borders News...
Radio Borders News has been speaking to these pupils from St.Peters and Clovenfords Primary Schools after they took part in a special Schools Sports Festival in Tweedbank especially for the baton relay...
Speaking to Radio Borders News before the relay, Gemma was feeling a little nervous but excited about her turn to carry the baton...
These people in Melrose have been telling Radio Borders News what they think of the baton touring through their town...
17 year old judo athlete Abbi was honoured to be even nominated to carry the baton. She has aspirations of someday representing Scotland at a future Commonwealth Games and is glad to be a part of Glasgow 2014...
Former School teacher and now Queen's Baton bearer Peter spoke to our reporter Stuart McFarlance after running his part of the tour...
Dave spoke to Radio Borders News just before the relay. He was nominated for his work with the Rowan Boland Memorial Trust which was set up in memory of his son. Dave hopes his son would be proud of everything he had achieved...
John Leonard Stern, 71, was one of three people killed when a rally car came off the Jim Clark Rally track at Little Swinton on Saturday. His neighbour has told Radio Borders News that the community has been left devastated...
Alan Johnstone has been speaking exclusively to Hugh Brown for Radio Borders News following two serious collisions at the Jim Clark Rally, where three people have been killed and 6 people have been injured
James Hogg from Kelso was at the rally earlier and says there was a lot of confusion over what had happened to cause the event to be cancelled...
Leader of Scottish Borders Council, David Parker, spoke to Radio Borders News about plans to create a business case to bring the Great Tapestry of Scotland to a special new home in Tweedside Park.
Phoebe's been speaking to Radio Borders News as they appeal for Selkirk residents to come forward with mementoes for a new exhibit at Halliwell's House Museum
Independent representative Mr McAtee has been telling Radio Borders News his top priorities for his ward after winning the Hawick and Denholm by-election
Scottish Borders and East Lothian councils have submitted a joint bid for funding for the project.
Bosses there are hoping the grant will entice future franchise owners of the Edinburgh to Berwick-Upon-Tweed line to create the two new stops at Reston and East Linton.
Local MSP Jim Hume is hopeful...
Vice-Chairman Barrie is thrilled at the latest move to bring back trains to Reston and hopes the station could open as soon as 2016...
Hazel has been speaking to us ahead of the introduction of a mobile banking van to replace closing branches in Greenlaw, Chrinside and Newtown St. Boswells
Hundreds of Primary 5 pupils have been learning about what's like to live and work in the rural countryside of the Scottish Borders at Countryside Day in Kelso.
9 year old Zoe from Howdenburn Primary School says they've been very busy...
9 year old Howdenburn Primary School pupil Sebastian has been telling us about his favorite stalls during Countryside Day - one of which allowed him to make animal shaped bread...
Springwood Park in Kelso has been erupting with the noise of 12-hundreds excited primary 5 pupils, as they learn everything there is to know about rural life.
It's run by the Border Union Agricultural Society. Secretary and Treasurer Ron Wilson...
Julie Sheppard from Selkirk has been campaigning for more support from the Foreign Office, as she fights for details surrounding the death of her son in France in 2010.
The Big Lottery Fund has granted £250,000 to help overhaul Fountainhall Village Hall. Community Council Secretary Jenny Mushlin has been telling Radio Borders News what it will mean to the area...
Scottish Borders Council's Executive Member of Roads and Infrastructure has been speaking to Radio Borders News after the Scottish Government approved funding for the scheme. The project is due to be completed in December 2016.
Allan Palfreyman is the father of the Head Boy at Liberton High School. He's been speaking to Radio Borders News about the moment he found out a pupil had died after an internal wall collapsed.
Alistair has been telling Radio Borders News that he's uncovered an artefact which shows the skirmish at Horneshole actually took place in 1513, rather than 1514
Scottish Borders Council members have approved to move all schools across the region to a four and half day week. Rebecca Jardine has been discussing the decision with SBC's Glenn Rodger
Four buses were targeted overnight at the company's depot in the Bankhead South area of Jedburgh last night.
Three branches in Chirnside, Greenlaw and Newtown St.Boswells will close this summer, it's been announced.
Fraser from the group reacts to the news that RBS is to close three branches in Chirnside, Greenlaw and Newtown St.Boswells this summer.
A case of psoroptic mange has been recorded in the Borders. It's the first case since the early 1980s. Penny Johnson has been telling Radio Borders News her concerns...
Ollie was in assembly today when the tapestry patch design which will be worked on by his school was unveiled. The patch will go towards a art piece celebrating the Commonwealth Games which is being worked on by children across Scotland.
Hamish had his drawing chosen to be included in the Commonwealth Games Tapestry patch being worked on by Chirnside Primary School. He's been speaking to our reporter Rebecca Jardine.
Diane applied to have Chirnside Primary take part in a Scotland-wide project to create a tapestry celebrating the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
The Berwickshire school is the only one in the Borders to be chosen.
New figures show the number of cardiac arrests dealt with at Borders General Hospital has dramatically dropped since 2000.
NHS Borders believes the decrease from 465 cases to just 48 last year is down to their Critical Care Outreach Team.
Specialist nurse Ronnie Dornan, who helped set up the team, tells us more...
Colin has been speaking to Radio Borders News after announcing his 22 year old business would be closing it's doors - meaning the loss of 23 jobs.
NHS Borders has launched a public consultation into their clinical strategy document which sets out how health chiefs want to revamp the service over the next 5 years. The document can be found at www.nhsborders.org.uk
Age Scotland take a look at care inspectorate reports for the Riverside Health Centre - Doug says the facility has some good and bad points.
The Borders ADP's latest report has revealed the families of a massive 84% of under-age drinkers in the Borders know their child is taking alcohol.
Fiona Doig of the group says adults need to take a look at their own drinking habits, to help shape the behaviour of their kids....
Councillor Sandy Aitchison is thrilled with the progress so far but says they need the support of local families to continue to tackle the problem.
Graham has been telling Radio Borders News that he believes a 6% increase in footfall in 2013 is due to an upturn in the economy and last year's heat wave
Sir Alan Beith is thrilled Berwick has been named as a priority area for new affordable homes planned for Northumberland
Northumberland County Council has announced plans to build 2,000 over the next 5 years - with Berwick and Wooler earmarked as priority areas
The charity's Chief Executive has been telling Radio Borders News that he has concerns after a Care Inspectorate report graded the Peebles facility as 'Weak' in Quality of Care and Support
The 29 year old is part of a group of 8 men from Hawick taking on four extreme challenges to raise money for local charities Cash for Kids and the Margaret Kerr Unit
The housing association's Chief Executive says it took a lot of hard work to bring the local branch back to Selkirk...
SBC's Executive Member for Roads and Infrastructure says it will be sad news for 40 years worth of former pupils, but opportunities for the site are endless...
Mr Glover believes the Edinburgh to Tweedbank link should be extended south of the border to Carlisle - and that a campaign for the move should start now
Project Officer Colin Gilmour has been telling Radio Borders News how the free workshops teaching local building firms how to repair historic buildings will benefit everyone in the Borders town.
1 confirmed case and 4 suspected cases of norovirus have been reported at the Department of Medicine of the Elderly (DME) Ward 10. NHS Borders say the ward is now closed to admissions and visitors are being discouraged.
Sheila Jeffrey, 77, been presented with a plaque recognising 30 years of service at Yetholm Post Office.
She's been telling Radio Borders News about the time she fought off an armed robber who tried to stab her...
Leah Dickson, 16, has not been seen since Friday 8th
December. Murray has been telling Radio Borders News that they think she may have went to Newcastle...
John has been telling Radio Borders News that their Christmas Lights Switch-On is still going ahead, but the market stalls and funfair have been cancelled.
Richard Landale has been talking to Radio Borders News after the local racecourse secured the inaugural 'Groundstaff of the Year' award from the British Horseracing Authority.
Network Rail bosses are asking locals to bear with them as frustration grows over the state of the A7 between Galashiels and Newtongrange.
The company has taken on 11 additional road sweepers and 5 vehicle cleaners to reduce the amount of mud on the road coming from the Borders Railway works.
Rod Lawson has been telling Radio Borders News that Oregon Timber in Selkirk is turning a corner with the opening of their new factory after making it through some tough economic times
Mr Moore was in Selkirk on Friday to officially open the new facility for Oregon Timber.
Linda Lawson has been telling Radio Borders News what her father would have made of a memorial bust which has been installed in the reception area of Murrayfield in his honour.
President of the Scottish Rugby Union - Donald MacLeod - expects a lot of people will want to see the memorial statue of Bill McLaren which has been installed in the reception area of Murrayfield.
Mr Hepple has been telling Radio Borders News about an ambitious project agreed by Northumberland County Council to bring 2,000 affordable homes to the region by 2018.
Mr Jim Hume says the convener SNP MSP Rob Gibson, who chairs the Rural Affairs Committee, should have waited to hear the evidence.
Scottish Borders Council's Road Engineer Philippa Gilhooly hopes the structures will help clear up confusion surrounding where locals can access the popular route.
Mr Beith claims improving the road up to the Scottish border could convince voters to voter against Scottish Independence in the upcoming referendum.