Reflecting on VE day, MacGregor and Holland considered the importance of this anniversary. The former said: “With the Second World War, the vast majority of veterans have either passed away or they're ...

Now at Borders Pet Rescue, this ginger "gentleman" has been described as a "star in the making", ready to spread "cheerful energy" in someone’s life. In its appeal, Borders Pet Rescue said of O’Malley ...

PEOPLE power has led Scottish Borders Council to take a U-turn over proposals to mothball rural nurseries. There was widespread community outrage expressed over moves to temporarily close several ...

A LARGE crowd gathered on Friday night to welcome the new appointments for the Melrose Festival. The traditional event took place at the Corn Exchange at townsfolk came together in Market Square ...

A PEEBLESSHIRE-BASED artist who was born on VE Day has shared memories of growing up in the aftermath of the Second World War, when she resorted ...

Jamie Denholm – who slashed the man's throat with a Stanley-knife-style blade – was also given an extended sentence of three years taking the period to 10-and-a-half years and banned from having any ...

Travel operators are preparing for a surge in demand for trips to Bilbao if the clubs make it through their semi-final second legs.

Warm spring weather has helped retailer Next raise its full-year guidance once again after giving a boost to summer clothing sales. The fashion-to-homewares group reported an 11.4% jump in full-price ...

It is becoming “increasingly difficult” for the Stormont Executive to mitigate decisions being made at Westminster, Northern Ireland’s Finance Minister has said. John O’Dowd said decisions, such as ...

The health board has been given the NHS Scotland Pastoral Care Quality Award. It recognises the health board's commitment to supporting its international staff. The award celebrates health boards that ...

All eyes are on Vatican City for the sign of a new pope, as cardinals processed into the Sistine Chapel to begin the secret conclave meeting. The 133 electors, dressed in distinctive bright red ...

A PRIMARY school pupil from the Borders has secured a place in the final of a national joke-telling competition. Archie Jones, who attends Ancrum Primary School, was crowned the winner of the Borders ...