Recently added articles from Selkirk Weekend Advertiser (Selkirk, Scotland):
Brothers freed.
Aug 01, 2008 ... A SELKIRK teenager who joined his brother in an assault on a man outside a Galashiels nightclub was jailed for a month at the sheriff court this week. But Mark Armstrong of Bridge Street was immediately freed because of the time he had spent behind bars on remand. ...
Damaged cauld may not last winter.
Aug 01, 2008 ... WORK to repair crumbling Murray's Cauld must begin within the next two months, according to Philiphaugh laird Sir Michael Strang Steel. "With another winter the whole thing could come down," said the landowner. "I cannot overstate the urgency that something must be done now." ...
Sound way to sweeten the pain of sorrow.
Aug 01, 2008 ... This has been an odd week for news at a time when news is usually slow. The government chaps, normally winding down for their extended holidays, have really got the wind up after a classic by-election over in Glesga really steered things up. The rest of us will maybe ...
Brand new change of direction on the way?
Aug 01, 2008 ... A [pounds sterling]136,000 initiative set up to increase the number of walkers and visitors on the Southern Upland Way (SUW), which goes through Selkirkshire, has been largely successful, according to a new report. But a controversial suggestion from its author that the the ...
Steve's just champion.
Aug 01, 2008 ... YARROW farmer Steve Renwick was the toast of this year's Border Union Show at Kelso at the weekend, after lifting the Joe Walton Challenge Trophy for the inter-breed sheep championsip. Steve, who farms at Craig Douglas, had to settle for the reserve championship last year with a ...
They loved it live.
Aug 01, 2008 ... TWO local musicians have shared the same stage as Keith Jack - one of the stars of the BBC's Any Dream Will Do, writes Bob Burgess. Olivia Hoppe and Charis Wallum were invited to share the bill with Keith at the Lauder Live 08 music festival at Thirlestane Castle. ...
Charity walk in memory of Michelle.(Obituary)
Aug 01, 2008 ... THE Selkirk parents of a young mum who died from cancer this summer at the age of just 32 are among the army of volunteers recruited to help organise a charity walk in her memory. Alexander and Olga Douglas, from Scott Crescent, lost their youngest daughter Michelle in June ....
No blanket required, but sunscreen a necessity.
Aug 01, 2008 ... The blanket preaching in Yarrow Valley has seen one or two changes over the years, not least the mysterious disappearance of the blanket itself. But on Sunday it wasn't needed as around 100 worshippers turned out on the sun-washed shores of St Mary's Loch for the traditional ...
Police say Selkirk station will stay open.
Aug 01, 2008 ... POLICE say they have no plans to close their station in Selkirk, despite rumours to the contrary, writes Andrew Keddie. Speculation over a withdrawal was fuelled this week when Ian King, chairman of the community council's planning sub-group, sent a list of "concerns and issues" ...
Hope lost for lone climber Ben.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Search and rescue teams have abandoned hope of finding former Selkirk High School pupil Ben Cheek alive after the experienced climber went missing in the mountains of Pakistan more than two weeks ago. Speaking from their home in Gordon yesterday, the family of the 28-year-old ...
Another jobs blow at Oregon.
Aug 01, 2008 ... SELKIRK-based Oregon Timber Frame Ltd says it expects up to 15 more jobs to go as a result of the downturn in the housing market. The firm has already shed 28 jobs so far this year. Oregon is currently undertaking a strategic review targeting a 30 per cent saving in ...
Muckle big day oot for oor Guy.
Aug 01, 2008 ... SOUTERS descended on the Muckle Toon o' the Langholm on Saturday and joined in a vibrant Common Riding. Standard Bearer Guy Blair was in the saddle to support ...
Selkirk looking to catch up with other towns.
Aug 01, 2008 ... BACK in March, community council chairman Rob Kerr used the platform of the Eildon Area Committee to launch a scathing polemic on how Selkirk felt let down by Scottish Borders Council. He reeled off a string of examples over which, he claimed, the voice of Souters had been ...
Blanket preaching.
Aug 01, 2008 ... 'People are searching and longing for something more, something spiritual - ...
It's the itchy goes scratchy show.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Michael Robertson was itching to get away to the Scottish Amateur Golf Championship this week after his excellent 40 points won the Holiday Stableford competition last Saturday and earned him a new handicap - back down to scratch. Results: M. S. Robertson, 40 ...
Training starts.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Selkirk Youth Club started training last week under the new coaching set-up for season 2008/09 - Cameron Cochrane (head coach), Mick Craig and Darren ...
Selkirk's pre-season takes a turn for the better against Kelso.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Selkirk 2 Kelso United 0 FRIENDLY SELKIRK enjoyed a good victory over Border rivals Kelso United. Playing with a more settled starting line up than the previous week, the Souters put on an excellent defensive performance in what was very much a ...
D'Agrosas take the honours.
Aug 01, 2008 ... PLAYING in glorious sunshine Ettrick Forest Bowling Club held their Annual J. S. Crawford Two-bowl Open Pairs on Sunday. The tournament was played on a round-robin format. Winners of the competition were Raymond & Karen D'Agrosa, who beat Sandy Bell & ...
Masons lead.
Aug 01, 2008 ... THE latest round of matches in the Selkirk Pub League, held at Selkirk Bowling Club, saw the Masons hold onto top spot with a systematic defeat of the Town Arms. The Merchants are still nipping at their heels, however, with a big victory over a steadily improving, yet still ...
Battling Souters get their revenge.
Aug 01, 2008 ... SELKIRK began their weekend double against Gala with some more senior players in the ranks. Andrew Rathie played his first game for Selkirk in two seasons while Kenny Paterson also returned to the line-up following a few weeks off after the birth of his daughter. ...
