Galashiels

Borders Bridge to close eastbound for up to 10 weeks during major refurbishment

Two drop-in sessions will take place at Glendinning Primary School

Two drop-in sessions will take place at Glendinning Primary School

Future of closed Borders nursery under review after more than a year closed

Gala Harriers' Rowan Johnston won the under-14 Scottish hill running league

Gala Harriers' Rowan Johnston won the under-14 Scottish hill running league

Gala Harriers members produce a string of brilliant results in busy week of athletics

The support service in the Borders has received a visit from the Care Inspectorate

The support service in the Borders has received a visit from the Care Inspectorate

Scottish Borders Council

Housing support service rated ‘good’ - but medication processes need improvement

Gala Women defeated Dalkeith 80-47 in a pulsating clash

Gala Women defeated Dalkeith 80-47 in a pulsating clash

Gala Women overcome slow start to beat Dalkeith in thrilling contest

Old Gala House

Old Gala House

Historic Borders house to host final open day before closing for 2026 season

Gala picked up a 46-24 win over Boroughmuir at Netherdale

Gala picked up a 46-24 win over Boroughmuir at Netherdale

Gala score seven tries to set up top of the table clash with Stirling County

Gala FR players celebrate their equaliser against Tranent

Gala FR players celebrate their equaliser against Tranent

Gala unable to dent Tranent’s unbeaten record as hosts win it with late header

Gala Tandoori in Galashiels is now able to serve alcoholic drinks

Gala Tandoori in Galashiels is now able to serve alcoholic drinks

Borders-based Indian restaurant can put booze on the menu

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Man pretended to faint to avoid being arrested during disturbance in the Borders

Jobcentre, Galashiels

Jobcentre, Galashiels

Parents could be on the road to an HGV licence with planned upskilling event

Lewis Gillie in action for Stranraer

Lewis Gillie in action for Stranraer

Galashiels footballer Lewis Gillie called into Scotland under-19 squad

Edinburgh High Court

Edinburgh High Court

Rapist who forced victim to role play as schoolgirl jailed for 10 years

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Unpaid work for Borders man convicted of series of crimes

High Court of Edinburgh

High Court of Edinburgh

Woman who killed partner with air rifle in Galashiels to be sentenced next month

Jay Osmond is set to perform at MacArts in Galashiels

Jay Osmond is set to perform at MacArts in Galashiels

Jay Osmond to bring Osmonds hits and stories to Galashiels next year

Hartree Mill, home of Biggar Rugby Club

Hartree Mill, home of Biggar Rugby Club

Gala thrash Biggar 43-19 after scoring six tries in dominant display

Julie Johnstone on the third place podium in Derby

Julie Johnstone on the third place podium in Derby

Third place finish for Gala Harrier in Derby event

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Sentence delayed again for man who admitted punching victim repeatedly on the head

The winning Peebles team - Pat Spence, Sam Collin, Richard Hebb

The winning Peebles team - Pat Spence, Sam Collin, Richard Hebb

Peebles fight to be named winners in Borders Squash Championship

Martin Scott's side lost 2-0 to Musselburgh Athletic, going down to 10 men in the process

Martin Scott's side lost 2-0 to Musselburgh Athletic, going down to 10 men in the process

10-man Gala Fairydean Rovers suffer 2-0 defeat to Musselburgh

Amir Hussain, owner of Gala Tandoori

Amir Hussain, owner of Gala Tandoori

Award-winning Indian restaurant applies for alcohol license at new premises

Gala Fairydean Rovers (right) have been handed a home Scottish Cup tie

Gala Fairydean Rovers (right) have been handed a home Scottish Cup tie

Gala Fairydean Rovers handed home Scottish Cup draw against Largs Thistle

The Gala Masters team at the Scottish Championships

The Gala Masters team at the Scottish Championships

Gala Masters make their mark at Scottish Championships

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Galashiels pensioner convicted of sexually assaulting woman

The Christmas lights switch-on in Galashiels

The Christmas lights switch-on in Galashiels

Scottish Borders Council

Christmas boost for Galashiels as lights-switch on event location approved

Galafoot Bridge

Galafoot Bridge

Borders bridge to close overnight during major refurbishment works

Police Scotland

Police Scotland

48-year-old man arrested and charged following incident at a Borders bus station

Galashiels councillor Fay Sinclair outside Scottish Borders Council headquarters

Galashiels councillor Fay Sinclair outside Scottish Borders Council headquarters

Councillor received death threats after organising 'really positive' Pride march

David, 54, has been reported missing from Bishop Auckland and may have travelled to Galashiels

David, 54, has been reported missing from Bishop Auckland and may have travelled to Galashiels

Man reported missing from Bishop Auckland after travelling to Scotland

Bob Johnson and Sam McKinnon in front of Ben Nevis

Bob Johnson and Sam McKinnon in front of Ben Nevis

Gala Harriers travel across Scotland for weekend events

Councillor Fay Sinclair during last weekend's Pride march

Councillor Fay Sinclair during last weekend's Pride march

Local government

Galashiels praised for 'welcoming and friendly' atmosphere during first Pride event

Gala Rugby Club picked up their first win of the season

Gala Rugby Club picked up their first win of the season

Gala secure first win of season with 41-22 bonus-point victory over GHK

Pictures from Gala Rugby's opening day win against Perth

Pictures from Gala Rugby's opening day win against Perth

Gala Rugby record impressive opening day win in competitive league

Galashiels' Christmas lights switch-on from 2025

Galashiels' Christmas lights switch-on from 2025

Local government

Borders community council Christmas Lights bill resolved

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Borders man convicted of domestic abuse offences against partner

Ground has been broken on the new tennis facility in Galashiels. Pictured left to right are: Craig Burn, Director of Sport for sportscotland; Councillor Euan Jardine, Leader of Scottish Borders Council; Blane Dodds, Chief Executive of Tennis Scotland;

Ground has been broken on the new tennis facility in Galashiels. Pictured left to right are: Craig Burn, Director of Sport for sportscotland; Councillor Euan Jardine, Leader of Scottish Borders Council; Blane Dodds, Chief Executive of Tennis Scotland;

Construction under way on Scottish Borders tennis and padel centre

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Galashiels man given unpaid work after sexually assaulting teenage girl

The Fisherman's Market team

The Fisherman's Market team

New Borders restaurant specialising in seafood and fish and chips opens

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Galashiels man narrowly avoids jail for spitting on and attacking police officers

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Borders man jailed for abducting victim and smashing glass bottle over his head

The Skin Clinic by Nurse Tina in Galashiels

The Skin Clinic by Nurse Tina in Galashiels

Borders skincare business ranked amongst UK's best in prestigious awards

Gala CC's end of season award winners pictured left to right: Robbie Paterson (picked up by his brother Jake), Darius Maritz, Iqbal Qasim and Ben McColm

Gala CC's end of season award winners pictured left to right: Robbie Paterson (picked up by his brother Jake), Darius Maritz, Iqbal Qasim and Ben McColm

Gala CC end season with special challenge match and awards ceremonies

Maisie Maceira helped Scotland defeat The Netherlands in an ODI fixture

Maisie Maceira helped Scotland defeat The Netherlands in an ODI fixture

Borders cricketer helps guide Scotland to victory over The Netherlands

Gala's Netherdale home

Gala's Netherdale home

Gala pick up bonus point on opening day defeat to Glasgow Accies

Katie Rourke

Katie Rourke

Athletes and coaches recognised at Aberdeen championships

Lennon Connolly in action for Gala Fairydean Rovers against Lochee United

Lennon Connolly in action for Gala Fairydean Rovers against Lochee United

Gala Fairydean Rovers strengthen squad with double loan signing

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Selkirk Sheriff Court

Man's fingerprints found on £25,000 of heroin en-route to Borders

Grant O'Rourke will return to the Pavilion Cinema where he used to work

Grant O'Rourke will return to the Pavilion Cinema where he used to work

Borders actor to return to cinema where he once worked for Q&A

Pictures from the Scottish Borders Pride march last weekend

Pictures from the Scottish Borders Pride march last weekend

History made as hundreds gather for first-ever Scottish Borders Pride march

Craig Aitchison has been nominated for two awards

Craig Aitchison has been nominated for two awards

Borders poet shortlisted for two Scots Language Awards

Blood donors in Galashiels are being urged to book appointments

Blood donors in Galashiels are being urged to book appointments

Blood donors urged to come forward as Type O blood supplies are low

Pictures from Gala Fairydean Rovers v Lochee United

Pictures from Gala Fairydean Rovers v Lochee United

Gala Fairydean Rovers FC

Gala unable to overturn Lochee lead as side drop points at Netherdale

Jedburgh Sheriff Court

Jedburgh Sheriff Court

Serial shoplifter given deferred sentence for thefts and assaulting a retail worker