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  • 2 days ago | bordertelegraph.com | Mike Thomson

    Ralph Roberts clocked 1,200 miles during his near-month-long fundraising challenge that saw him stop at the headquarters of every NHS Scotland health board. After setting off on May 9, he finished his journey at Borders General Hospital on Tuesday (June 3). Ralph, who used to be chief executive at NHS Borders, said that the training across five months was the toughest part.

  • 2 days ago | bordertelegraph.com | Mike Thomson

    Archie McMillan was announced as the Dux Boy for 2025, with the youngster also taking on the role of St. Ronan. Isla Sibley is this year’s Dux Girl. On the announcement, Archie said: “I was really pleased, excited and grateful to everyone who has supported me over the last eight-and-a-half years at St Ronan’s. Isla added: “When I was announced as Dux Girl I couldn't believe it. The feeling is hard to describe, but it was like a fizz of joy and excitement.

  • 2 days ago | bordertelegraph.com | Mike Thomson

    The third edition of the annual event brought a buzz to the streets on Saturday (May 31). More than 42 local businesses participated in the festival, which attracted visitors and locals alike. Kerrie Guiney, owner of the Perfect Fit and Perfect Style shops, was delighted with the turnout. More: Scottish Borders police chief set to retire “The town was absolutely buzzing,” she said.

  • 2 days ago | bordertelegraph.com | Mike Thomson

    2 1/1 A DOZEN Peebles supermarket workers tackled a mixed bag of weather to complete a five-kilometre running challenge. Race for Life participants in Edinburgh were met with rain, wind and sunshine during the event on Sunday (June 1). A series of runs take place across the country to raise cash for Cancer Research UK.

  • 2 days ago | bordertelegraph.com | Mike Thomson

    A WOMAN previously reported missing from the Borders has been traced. An appeal had been launched to help find Michelle Warner from Kirk Yetholm. The 57-year-old had last been seen in Kelso, with fears she had travelled to Edinburgh Waverley. However, Police Scotland has now confirmed that Michelle has been traced, thanking everyone who shared the appeal. A post from the police said: "Michelle Warner, 57, who had been reported missing from Kirk Yetholm, has been traced.

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