Border Telegraph

2 days ago | bordertelegraph.com | Paul Kelly

The Bonmarche woman’s clothing retailer at 41 to 43 Channel Street closed early in 2020. Plans were submitted to SBC for the the conversion of the outlet to provide a home for parishioners of a Pentecostal church – and to act as a resource for the whole of the community. The application came from The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), a  Pentecostal church with a multi-cultural congregation.

2 days ago | bordertelegraph.com | Paul Kelly

A planning application has been submitted to Scottish Borders Council by Borders Forest Trust for a structure east of Gameshope Bothy, to the south of Talla Reservoir. The Borders Forest Trust is a charity established to restore native woodland habitats to Southern Scotland. The trust took ownership of the site in 2013 and has embarked upon an extensive habitat restoration project in the area.

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 | Paul Kelly

At a meeting of the town’s Common Riding Sub-Committee earlier this year the issue of enhancing the Selkirk Toll was raised. Townsfolk gather at the toll on the Friday of Common Riding week to view the processions. One of the suggestions was creating a a tiered landscape to enable safer, flatter areas for standing upon. READ MORE: Borders runner collects medal at Scottish championship The possibility of adding barriers and handrails was also mooted.