Melrose19 hrs agoBorders 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.19 hrs ago7 days agoFive authors in the running for historical fiction prizeThe shortlist is announced for the Walter Scott Prize which will be awarded in Melrose this summer.7 days ago10 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 202613 Nov 2025'No negative consequences' after community police disbandCCTV is helping to fill the gap after a police team paid for by the council in the Borders was disbanded.13 Nov 202511 Nov 2025Historic Borders house restoration bid unveiledPrivate homes would be built and Gattonside House restored under the plans by its new owners.11 Nov 202528 Oct 2025Hillfort siege site excavations cleared to proceedArchaelogists hope to shed new light on the story of the battle at Burnswark Hill near Lockerbie.28 Oct 202511 Sep 2025Golf course swings into action to protect newtsMelrose Golf Club buys new equipment to ensure that its members and the newts can live in harmony.11 Sep 2025...
