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Drone may have been meant for Boris Johnson’s train, says Ukrainian railway firm
13+ hour, 40+ min ago (522+ words) A Russian drone attack on a station in Ukraine may have been aimed at a train carrying dignitaries including Boris Johnson, the country’s railways operator has said. The attack hit a train at Yahodyn station, on the Polish border, shortly…...
Trump says Burnham ‘very nice guy’ but ‘on the liberal side’
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (226+ words) Donald Trump described Andy Burnham as “a very nice guy” as he continued his visit to Ireland on Sunday. Asked what he thought the Prime Minister made of his comments in support of a united Ireland, the US president said…...
Councillors launch plea for action at vandal-hit toilets in Borders town
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (456+ words) URGENT action is needed to address concerns over vandal-hit toilets in the Borders' largest town. Anti-social behaviour and vandalism, such as the theft or destruction of toilet rolls and soap dispenser, has led on occasions to temporary closure of the…...
Supermarket chain Iceland to open store in the Falkland Islands
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (551+ words) Supermarket chain Iceland has confirmed it is to open a store in the Falkland Islands, which it claims will be a first for a UK high street brand in the territory. The new standalone Iceland store is set to open…...
National security ‘can’t come at the expense of social security’ – Andy Burnham
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (780+ words) National security “can’t come at the expense of social security”, the Prime Minister has insisted, as he criticised Tory plans to fund defence. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch used Andy Burnham’s second Prime Minister’s Questions to question whether the Government would…...
Councillor received death threats after organising 'really positive' Pride march
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (619+ words) A BORDERS councillor has opened up about receiving death threats for posting a picture on social media promoting Scottish Borders Pride. Galashiels and District councillor Fay Sinclair, SNP, posted a selfie on their Facebook page with the Progress Pride flag…...
Police Scotland column: Keeping people safe on Borders' roads
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (527+ words) Every day, road policing teams within the Borders are out tackling behaviours that place drivers, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians at risk. While most road users act responsibly, a small number continue to make choices that endanger themselves and others. Our…...
John Lamont MP column: Centralisation will not make NHS more efficient
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (338+ words) IT IS DEEPLY concerning that the SNP government plans to abolish NHS Borders as part of a radical reorganisation of Scotland’s NHS For many years I have campaigned for patients to receive easier access to healthcare and faster treatment times,…...
Minister to learn cost of cleaning up illegal Mobuoy dump site in coming weeks
1+ week, 35+ min ago (338+ words) Stormont’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister is set to learn the latest estimated cost of fixing environmental damage at the illegal dumping site at Mobuoy in the coming weeks. Two men were jailed last year for their roles in…...
Borders groups awarded over £440k from SSE Renewables funds
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (78+ words) Border Telegraph SSE announces more than £440,000 for Borders projects COMMUNITY projects across the Borders have been awarded more than £440,000 in funding from an energy company. History made as new nursery opens in the Scottish Borders Best of Borders business celebrated…...