Dumfries & Borders

Borders Pet Rescue held its annual open day on Saturday, giving an insight into what goes on behind the scenes in the successful centre.

Spark Energy has pushed the button on what it says is its biggest recruitment drive in three years, committing to the creation of up to 100 posts within its Selkirk base.

A 32-year-old has admitted assaulting another man outside Selkirk Sheriff Court.

Borders businesses are being offered a chance to splash the cash on their shopfronts, thanks to a near-£190,000 handout from the Scottish Government’s town centre fund.

A 58-year-old man has been fined £180 after admitting behaving in a threatening or abusive manner towards a former partner.

A pensioner has been spared a driving ban despite falling asleep at the wheel and colliding with two other vehicles.

Residents seeing red over proposals that double yellow lines be removed from a Hawick road are stepping up their opposition to that controversial suggestion.

Ancrum’s once-traditional village show is poised to make a comeback later this month after last being staged over a decade ago.

Kelso Square is in with a second shot at being named one of the best high streets in the UK.

The southern half of Scotland was on flood alert last night after some areas were drenched with two-thirds of August’s rainfall in two days.

They were supposed to boast delicious local food and drink, “tourism ambassadors” and Harry Potter-style butter beer tasting to further enhance some of the world’s most scenic rail routes.

The widow of a Galashiels soldier murdered in an army payroll robbery in 1985 has told of her disgust this week after a Scottish Borders Council worker destroyed the turf around his grave.

An Innerleithen firm specialising in environmentally-friendly outdoor clothing is set for national recognition after being shortlisted for this year’s Scottish Environment Business Awards.

A local animal charity is celebrating this week after receiving a monster cheque which will enable it to more than double its kennel space.

A former children’s home in Hawick opened its doors again at the weekend for a reunion of ex-residents.

A young Hawick woman missing for more than 24 hours after finishing a nightshift in Edinburgh has been found safe and well, police have confirmed.

Hundreds of supporters from across the region flocked to the Muckle Toon on Friday for Langholm Common Riding’s main celebrations.

Hundreds of hounds and dozens of dogs competed in the Jedforest Hunt’s annual dog show at Bedrule on Sunday.