Mike Thomson

United Kingdom

BBC World Affairs Correspondent, presenter and author. Views expressed are mine & not the BBC’s. RTs do not indicate endorsement

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Borders MSP urges councillors to 'find way forward' over nursery mothball proposals

5 days ago | bordertelegraph.com | Mike Thomson

3 1/1 TWEEDDALE’S MSP has penned a letter to Scottish Borders Council’s leader over the potential mothballing of nurseries. A heated debate on the much-criticised proposals took place between councillors on Tuesday (April 15). Leader Euan Jardine and Leaderdale & Melrose representative David Parker both put forward amendments in the chamber, with Cllr Jardine’s passing by nine votes to seven.
Ex-Peebles Colts to clash in US rugby semi final

6 days ago | bordertelegraph.com | Mike Thomson

Callum McRobert and David Cathcart TWO former Peebles youngsters will come head-to-head in a rugby semi final over in America. David Cathcart and Callum McRobert both played for the Colts. But they will be on opposing sides in Atlanta as they bid to book a place in the US National Championship Cathcart represents the Lindenwood University Lions, while McRobert plays for the Life University Running Eagles.
Man and woman taken to hospital following 3-vehicle crash near Borders village

1 week ago | bordertelegraph.com | Mike Thomson

Police Scotland said that enquiries were continuing to establish the full circumstances (Image: Police Scotland) TWO people have been taken to hospital following a three-vehicle crash near a Borders village. The collision, on the A1 close to Grantshouse, took place on Monday afternoon. Police Scotland said that investigations were ongoing.
Road ‘closed in both directions’ near Borders village following crash

1 week ago | bordertelegraph.com | Mike Thomson

Emergency services are in attendance at the site on the A1 (Image: Police Scotland) A ROAD has been “closed in both directions” near a Borders village following a crash, according to officials. Traffic Scotland confirmed that emergency services were in attendance at the site on the A1 shortly after 4pm on Monday (April 14). A spokesperson urged motorists to avoid the area, with the road reportedly closed between Grantshouse and Cockburnspath.
'Dream come true' as bid to buy 'special' woodland in Borders successful

1 week ago | bordertelegraph.com | Mike Thomson

2 1/1 AN AMBITIOUS community group has been successful in its purchase of a “special” Borders woodland. It is the culmination of months of work after the Broughtonknowe buy-out plan was unveiled to the public in 2023. Ian Brooke, chair of Broughtonknowe Community Woodland, said it was a “dream come true”. “We are really pleased to be able to have secured the purchase of the woodland – it is a very special place,” he said.
Extra consultations planned on Borders proposals after leaflets arrive late

1 week ago | bordertelegraph.com | Mike Thomson

The project would see up to 10 turbines built. Image: Unsplash/Seth EXTRA public consultations on a renewable energy project will be held after the late arrival of leaflets advertising an original exhibition. Galileo Empower is developing proposals, which include building up to 10 wind turbines, on land to the north of Stow. It showed off its plans at three events last week in Fountainhall, Lauder and Stow.
Free entry to Netherdale as Gala face crunch game in Lowland League survival bid

1 week ago | bordertelegraph.com | Mike Thomson

2 1/1 GALA Fairydean Rovers are throwing open the gates of Netherdale for Saturday’s crucial Lowland League match against Broomhill. It will be free entry for all – thanks to generous matchday sponsorship – as the home team aims to get all three points and maintain their Scottish football tier five status.
Woman, 65, dies in house fire in Scottish Borders village

1 week ago | www-tmp.thenational.scot | Mike Thomson

Police Scotland said that enquiries were continuing into the circumstances (Image: Police Scotland) A WOMAN has died in a house fire in a Borders village, police have said. Officers responded to the incident in Dick Road, Bowden, on Thursday morning. The 65-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. A Police Scotland spokesperson said; "Around 8.30am on Thursday, April 10, 2025 we received a report of a fire at a property in Dick Road, Bowden in the Scottish Borders.
Woman, 65, dies in house fire in Borders village, say police

1 week ago | bordertelegraph.com | Mike Thomson

Police Scotland said that enquiries were continuing into the circumstances (Image: Police Scotland) A WOMAN has died in a house fire in a Borders village, according to police. Officers responded to the incident in Dick Road, Bowden, on Thursday morning. The 65-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. A Police Scotland spokesperson said; "Around 8.30am on Thursday, April 10, 2025 we received a report of a fire at a property in Dick Road, Bowden in the Scottish Borders.
Five bikes stolen from vehicle parked in Borders as witness appeal launched

2 weeks ago | bordertelegraph.com | Mike Thomson

The bikes were stolen from a vehicle in Peebles (Image: Police Scotland) FIVE bikes have been stolen from a vehicle parked in Peebles, according to police. Officers have launched a witness appeal following the incident this week. The vehicle, which was in the Innerleithen Road area, was locked at around 6pm on Monday. But when the owner returned the following morning, it was found “insecure” with the bikes missing.