Galashiels7 days agoBorders Railway extension business case due by late 2027It could ultimately pave the way for extending the rail line from Tweedbank to Carlisle.7 days ago1 Apr 2026'Now I'm sober I can do things I never imagined'Chloe McGurk, of Galashiels, says a local drug and alcohol service has given her life a new direction.1 Apr 202624 Mar 2026Group set up to safeguard common riding festivalsIncreases in insurance and public liability cover have left many of them facing a funding shortfall.24 Mar 202623 Mar 2026Scotland-America tartan to celebrate 250 years of cultural tiesStudents at a Scottish university have been asked to design a tartan to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence.23 Mar 20269 Mar 2026Judge concludes woman killed partner with air rifleSimone Ramage, 41, fired the weapon at Brian Kowbel at their home in Galashiels in February 2023.9 Mar 20264 Mar 2026Court hears woman told police she shot her partnerA court hears Brian Kowbel, 40, died from a metal pellet to his heart in Galashiels in 2023.4 Mar 202626 Feb 2026Fountain restoration dream faces silt removal challengeA community group says there is a "lot of desire" in Galashiels to see the water feature working again.26 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Cyclist seriously hurt in early morning crash with vanThe 24-year-old man is taken to hospital after the early morning accident in Galashiels.17 Feb 20266 Feb 2026'They need to be challenged', says councillor standing up to homophobic abuseFay Sinclair was sent a barrage of abuse after she announced she had been appointed as Scottish Borders Council's equalities champion.6 Feb 2026...
