Melrose26 May 2026Council to pull the plug on Borders abbey lightingA floodlighting agreement will end next summer for the sites in Kelso, Jedburgh and Melrose.26 May 202621 May 2026Piper 'devastated' after kilt worn by uncle killed in Iraq is stolenThe kilt and sporran were taken in Newcastle after Alexander Curtis performed at a student ball.21 May 202619 May 2026The twins who make people look twice at emergency calloutsIdentical twins Lee and Liam Myers both work with the emergency services in the Scottish Borders.19 May 202618 May 2026Book festival founder to step down after his 'dream became reality'Alistair Moffat set up the Borders Book Festival in Melrose back in 2004 but is leaving the helm.18 May 202622 Apr 2026Borders Book Festival line-up offers 'space to escape'Broadcasters, politicians and authors are lined up for the 24th edition of the event in Melrose in June.22 Apr 202616 Apr 2026Five authors in the running for historical fiction prizeThe shortlist is announced for the Walter Scott Prize which will be awarded in Melrose this summer.16 Apr 202610 Feb 2026Health board renews emergency department pleaNHS Borders urges people only to attend with "life-threatening injuries" for a second day in a row.10 Feb 20265 Feb 2026Scots authors among historical fiction prize contendersGraeme Macrae Burnet and Damian Barr are on the list of potential winners of the £25,000 Walter Scott Prize.5 Feb 20267 Jan 2026Hospital emergency department 'exceptionally busy'NHS Borders warns patients face long waits for admission at the Borders General Hospital.7 Jan 2026...
