Isabelle Truscott

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Reporter at Peeblesshire News

Reporter at Border Telegraph

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Innerleithen makes Herstory with knockout Drag weekend

Sep 3, 2024 | bordertelegraph.com | Isabelle Truscott

(L-R) Drag Idol 2019 winner Layla Sphynx, Baga Chipz, The Vivienne, Lourde Godd and Ashley Fox. Photo: Alan Turnbull LAST Saturday night in Innerleithen definitely was not a drag. Brought to Innerleithen Memorial Hall by On the Brinck Promotions and Hemelvaart Bier Café, the Drag Race Showcase event on Saturday, January 11 was a smash-hit with fans of Drag and the cult-classic TV series Rupaul's Drag Race.
Grab your boarding passes to set sail with Anything Goes

Sep 3, 2024 | bordertelegraph.com | Isabelle Truscott

12 1/1 IT'S smooth sailing for the cast of Galashiels Amateur Operatic Society's production of Anything Goes. The Volunteer Hall was filled with 1930s glamour as Cole Porter's classic musical was brought to life aboard the S.S. American. And although some may only know the titular song, Anything Goes, audiences are bound to fall in love with the equally tuneful I Get a Kick Out of You and Blow, Gabriel, Blow.
X Factor twins thank Walkerburn fans for support

Sep 3, 2024 | bordertelegraph.com | Isabelle Truscott

2 1/1 TWIN brothers have made it through the first episode of live shows of the Celebrity X Factor. Max and Harvey Mills, 16, are the grandsons of Walkerburn theatre company owner Sue Tickner. And everyone in the village is willing them on, as they progressed to the live shows following two performances filmed at Simon Cowell’s luxury LA home. Sue told the Peeblesshire News this week: “The family were there on Saturday cheering them on.
Twin-tastic X Factor performance from Max and Harvey

Sep 3, 2024 | bordertelegraph.com | Isabelle Truscott

3 1/1 A WALKERBURN grandmother is "so proud" of her superstar grandsons for their 'X Factor: Celebrity' performances. Twin brothers, Max and Harvey Mills, were shown on last weekend's first instalment of the new ITV series alongside their grandmother, Sue Tickner, Walkerburn, at Simon Cowell's luxury LA home.
Photographer to realise lifelong dream with opening of studio in Borders

Aug 10, 2024 | bordertelegraph.com | Isabelle Truscott

2 1/1 A PEEBLESSHIRE photographer is realising a lifelong dream and opening a studio. Magdalena Banka has been a photographic force in Peeblesshire, having taken amazing snapshots of various events around the region – including this year’s St Ronan’s Border Games week. Now Magdalena is opening her new studio. To be based in Melrose, she hopes the first-floor hub will give her the chance to help families capture the important moments in their lives.
Borderer Cheryl to cut long locks in bid to boost two charities

Aug 7, 2024 | bordertelegraph.com | Isabelle Truscott

Cheryl Scott will cut off her 33-inch-long hair for two charities. Photo: Cheryl Scott A GALASHIELS woman is chopping her 33-inch-long hair in aid of two charities. Cheryl Scott has not cut her hair since 1990. But she has decided now to donate it to the Little Princess Trust. The major hair decision comes after Cheryl was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2023 for which she is soon to undergo radiotherapy as she is not able to have surgery.
'Beloved' Borders attraction named 'traveller favourite' by renowned site

Aug 4, 2024 | bordertelegraph.com | Isabelle Truscott

King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the Great Tapestry of Scotland centre in Galashiels last year (Image: PA Wire) A BORDERS visitor attraction has been dubbed a 'traveller favourite' by a world renowned travel site. The Great Tapestry of Scotland in Galashiels was recognised by Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Awards 2024. To be recognised by the awards an attraction has to be ranked in the top 10 per cent of listings around the world on the site.
Volunteers raise concerns over future of heritage site

Aug 2, 2024 | bordertelegraph.com | Isabelle Truscott

Standard Bearer 2022 Jonathan Lea outside St Ronan's Wells as part of the Cleikum Ceremonies during St Ronan's Border Games Week. Photo: Helen Barrington CONCERNS are growing that a historic Peeblesshire site in 'desperate need' of renovation could fall into a state beyond repair. The visitor centre at Innerleithen's St Ronan's Wells is currently closed – as it has been for much of the past three years.
Award dedicated to community champions behind Borders bridge restoration

Aug 1, 2024 | bordertelegraph.com | Isabelle Truscott

Customer Relationship Manager Diane Rowe (second left) presents the award to Friends of Union Chain Bridge members, from left, Founding Trustee and Honorary Secretary Edward Cawthorn; Chair Martha Andrews; and founding member Heather Thompson. (Image: Meehan Media) THE contractors behind the restoration of an historic bridge connecting the Borders to northern England has dedicated their award win to community champions.
Popular Border Union Show returned with excitement

Aug 1, 2024 | peeblesshirenews.com | Isabelle Truscott

15 1/1 ONE of the most popular events in the Borders summer calendar returned last week with much excitement. The Border Union Show at Kelso’s Springwood Park was a two-day celebration of the region’s agricultural industry. Hundreds of animals took part in competitions and displays.