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Natasha Paton inquiry: Bus crash ‘driver’s fault’

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:42:17 GMT

A SHERIFF has found a coach driver was at fault for a school bus crash which claimed the life of a 17-year-old girl.

Andy Murray Cromlix House plans hit heritage snag

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:45:38 GMT

ANDY Murray’s new hotel has hit a snag after conservation groups raised concerns about his refurbishment plans.

Thousands pay tribute to racing legend Jim Clark

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:10:01 GMT

FORMULA One cars driven by racing legend Jim Clark were paraded though his Borders home town yesterday to mark the 50th anniversary of his first world championship title.

Arctic convoy hero’s funeral held in Dunbar

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:01:10 GMT

ARCTIC convoys campaigner Jock Dempster was praised for his “massive” service to his country as he was laid to rest yesterday.

Cargo ship crashes into harbour at Ayr

Thu, 09 May 2013 04:41:59 GMT

A cargo ship has been damaged after crashing into a harbour in Scotland, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said.

Hawick shooting leaves farmer dead

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:01:06 GMT

A FARMER has died after being accidentally shot in the leg outside his home, it emerged yesterday.

MSPs call for Borders Housing Association probe

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:15:38 GMT

SCOTLAND’s housing minister and an independent regulator have been urged to launch an investigation into “gross negligence” at a scandal-hit registered social landlord.

Borders housing chiefs accused of bullying

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:52:11 GMT

OFFICIALS at a housing association have been accused of jeopardising the welfare of ordinary families and ordering staff to ignore grievances, The Scotsman has learned.

Man found dead in Dumfries home is named

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:23:40 GMT

A MURDER victim who was found dead in his home has been named by police.

French and British troops invade Stranraer

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:30:46 GMT

HUNDREDS of British and French troops took part in a mass traing excercise in Stranraer today which saw them tasked with stabilising an area disputed by two fictional nations divided by economic and ethnic factors.

Britain’s most bashed bridge to be by-passed

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:45:35 GMT

BRITAIN’S most bashed bridge - the Challoch Bridge - is to be bypassed with the start of construction today on a new section of the A75 at Dunragit in Dumfries and Galloway.

Lockerbie bombing: Pan Am 103 returned to Scotland

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:48:47 GMT

ONE of Scotland’s most visited museums hopes its bid to display aircraft wreckage from the Lockerbie bombing will be boosted by the remains of Pan Am flight 103 being moved north of the Border.

Borders rail group ‘blacklisted union members’

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:42:09 GMT

MSPs yesterday called for an inquiry into blacklisting, following claims that the consortium building the Scottish Government’s flagship Borders railway blacklisted workers while running another transport project.