Ally McGilvray

4 weeks ago | hellorayo.co.uk | Ally McGilvray

Author: Ally McGilvrayPublished 10 hours agoLast updated 9 hours agoCrowds turned out in the centre of Kelso this afternoon for a sun-kissed ceremony to celebrate 80 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe. Local cadets joined the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland and veterans from the King's Own Scottish Borderers on a parade through the town, where a Drumhead Service of Remembrance took place in its historic Square.

1 month ago | hellorayo.co.uk | Ally McGilvray

Author: Ally McGilvrayPublished 9 hours agoLast updated 9 hours agoEmergency services are currently at the scene of a two-car crash which is blocking the A7 in Galashiels. Police, fire and ambulance crews raced to the incident after the alarm was raised shortly after 2pm today (Friday). It happened close to the A7 car wash on the road which links the Borders with Edinburgh. Motorists are being urged to avoid the area. More to follow...

1 month ago | hellorayo.co.uk | Ally McGilvray

Author: Ally McGilvrayPublished 7 hours agoLast updated 7 hours agoA 12-year-old boy is fighting for his life in hospital following a collision involving a van and a car on the A1 in the Scottish Borders. Three other people are also being treated in hospital following the crash, which happened between Cockburnspath and Grantshouse shortly after 8pm last night (Thursday). Emergency services raced to the scene, near Penmanshiel, after the alarm was raised.

1 month ago | hellorayo.co.uk | Ally McGilvray

Author: Ally McGilvrayPublished 9 hours agoLast updated 9 hours agoThey've headlined some of the world's biggest stages - including Glastonbury; and were nominated for Best UK Dance Act at the Brit Awards in 1999 and 2002. Known for club classics such as We Come 1, Insomnia, and God is a DJ, they have sold over 20 million albums. Now, British dance group Faithless have announced plans to perform at Floors Castle in Kelso.

1 month ago | hellorayo.co.uk | Ally McGilvray

Lieutenant General John Cooper, of The King's Own Scottish Borderers, is organising a special event in Kelso to mark VE Day. Author: Ally McGilvrayPublished 14 hours agoLast updated 5 hours agoActs of remembrance are taking place across our region to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe. Church bells will ring out in Berwick at 6.30pm this evening (Thursday), before a special beacon is lit - at Windmill Bastion - on the town's Walls at 9.30pm.