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Here in the Borders, we have so much to offer tourists visiting the area

BORDERS MP Michael Moore brought two of Britain's most senior tourism officials to Abbotsford to show them the transformation of one of Scotland's most important visitor attractions.

Screams of delight in Lauder as Cornet is unveiled

LAUDER Cornet Gregor Ker revealed it was his life-long dream to lead the town's Common Riding celebrations - but then admitted he never dared to believe it would come true.

BGH welcomes a baby boom in the Borders

MUMS-TO-BE all around the world are being offered tours of the region's biggest hospital to encourage them to have their baby in the Borders.

Animal welfare charity issues warning following swan rescue at Cauldshiels Loch

A SWAN found in the Borders with hooks attached to its foot and leg is believed to have been left in agony for a number of days.

All the fun of the Fair in Tweedbank

TWEEDBANK celebrated the start of a summer of festivities at the weekend. However, the Border Telegraph can reveal there have been a number of changes to the programme this year.

Katy is Queen in Melrose

MELROSIAN Graeme Crawford was all smiles after being paraded through his hometown following his official appointment.

SNP join coalition to run council in Borders

SCOTTISH Borders Council will be run by an Independent, Scottish National Party and Liberal Democrat Administration following the recent election, it has been announced.

Motorists warned of road closures in Galashiels

MOTORISTS face more misery this month as work continues to complete a multi-million road project in Galashiels which is designed to ease congestion in the town cente.

Ambulance crews reveal they fear attacks in some areas of the Borders

FIVE homes in the Borders have been deemed too dangerous for ambulance crews to attend without a police escort, it has emerged.

Jimmy Rae was benchmark for pipe band

A LOCAL piper famous for playing on top of a mill chimney is to have a bench unveiled in his memory in Galashiels.

Investigation launched following complaint over Galashiels tourist information

"GALASHIELS is set to become the gateway town to the new development at Abbotsford and the town is significant in terms of the history and heritage of the Scottish Borders.

Biggest new housing development in the Borders wins national award

A CONTROVERSIAL housing development in Galashiels should be held up as an example of good planning to the rest of Scotland, according to the judges in a national competition.

Borders bobbies on the beat at awards bash

BORDERS police proved to be the best of the bunch at last week's Excellence Awards in Edinburgh.

Local schools target fat kids

MORE than one in five Borders pupils in their first year at school are overweight. And a staggering one in 20 is classed as severely obese.

Melrose pupils are real show-stoppers

PUPILS at St Mary's School in Melrose proved a real show stopper after dedicating the proceeds from a performance of their latest production, Oklahoma, towards the building of the region's first palliative care centre.

Crowds turn out to welcome Selkirk Standard Bearer

SELKIRK Standard Bearer Gavin Henderson revealed he can't wait to fly the flag for hometown this summer.

Widow makes workers' safety plea

THE widow of a man from the Borders who died from cancer caused by exposure to asbestos has called on employers to make their workers' safety the number one priority.

Council leader Parker is re-elected.

TWISTS and turns as the Borders goes to the polls.

Galashiels lacks civic pride - claim

AN OUTSPOKEN councillor left his opponents speechless after criticising local residents on the eve of the election - and then asking them to vote for him.

Appeal launched after cat found tied to tree with washing line

ANIMAL welfare officers are trying to trace the owner of a cat found tied to a tree in the Borders.

Heriot-Watt University announces potential job cuts at School of Textiles in Galashiels

UNION leaders have warned job losses at the second oldest textile institution in the world would have a severe impact on the local economy.

New editor makes headlines at Border Telegraph

THE Border Telegraph has a new man at the helm.

New primary school opens in Clovenfords

PUPILS in Clovenfords welcomed the opening of their new primary school this month.

Region celebrates local heroes

TWEED Valley Mountain Rescue Team has been nominated by police for a Force Excellence Award in recognition of their service to the Borders.

Community goes ape for new jobs

A NUMBER of new jobs could be created in the Borders after one of the country's biggest forest adventure companies announced plans to branch out.

Countdown continues to council election

A TOTAL of 72 candidates have confirmed their intention to stand in the forthcoming local government elections in the Borders.