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Radio Borders News — 234 episodes

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LISTEN: We asked shoppers in Galashiels for their views on mobile phone coverage in the Borders

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LISTEN: What do you think?

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LISTEN: People in Melrose react to RBS closure...

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LISTEN: MSP clashes with campaigners over Reston station delays

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LISTEN: We asked people in Reston what difference a railway station could make to the area...

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LISTEN: We've been asking you what you think - click on the link above to hear more...

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LISTEN: The Borders Railway opened exactly three years ago today - we've been asking people in Galashiels what difference it's making to their lives...

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The local community has been quick to condemn the thugs

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We've found the winner of our £10K Summer Cash Splash!

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LISTEN: People in Galashiels have their say on proposals for a Coulter Candy Trail

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LISTEN: People in Hawick respond to raid on Howegate bakery

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LISTEN: Children reveal how Stable Life has helped them

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LISTEN: Pupils from Eyemouth Primary School tell us what they most enjoyed about the Schools Countryside Day...

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LISTEN: We've been asking people in Berwick what changes they'd like to see in their town

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Ex-Braw Lad Greg Borthwick reveals his battle with depression to help raise awareness of mental health

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LISTEN: What would make the Borders better for young people?

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LISTEN: Roving reporter Ally McGilvray laps up the atmosphere in the crowd at the Melrose Sevens

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LISTEN: Regulars give their views on what makes the Queen's Head Hotel in Kelso so special...

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LISTEN: Newcastleton residents have their say on the opening of the first fuel pump in the village in a decade

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LISTEN: We asked people in Melrose what makes the town special...

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LISTEN: What do you think of the weather? We've been asking those brave enough to venture outside...

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LISTEN: How are travellers coping with snowmageddon in Galashiels? Roving reporter Ally McGilvray went out and about to find out...

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What does the Borders has to offer in terms of tourism? We asked pupils at a Taste of the Borders event in Kelso...

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LISTEN: Are motorists in the Borders being taken for a ride when it comes to prices at the petrol pumps when compared with elsewhere in the country?

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LISTEN: People in Galashiels have their say on the proposals

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LISTEN: Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn reveals his plans to build a better Britain

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LISTEN: Eildon Housing apprentices reveal their thoughts on Jeremy Corbyn's visit to the Borders

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LISTEN: Click on the link to find out what local school children make of the new-look Wilton Lodge Park in Hawick...

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Clovenfords Primary School give us their tips on how to stay safe online to celebrate Safer Internet Day

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LISTEN: Young volunteers at Duns Youth Club give their views on public transport in the Borders

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LISTEN: Ladies give their views on Peebles Men's Shed

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LISTEN: Parents give their views on parking outside Kingsland Primary in Peebles

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LISTEN: Squadron Leader Karen Swanston reveals how she will be spending Christmas with the RAF in Afghanistan. Interview: Ally McGilvray

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Borders athlete Guy Learmonth and coach Henry Gray speak to Radio Borders reporter about "greatest year" yet

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Radio Borders reporter Ally McGilvray surveys the scene of the fire at Walkerburn Bowling Club

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LISTEN: Earlston residents give their views on plans for new homes

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LISTEN: Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton welcomes extra carriages on Borders Railway

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LISTEN: It's a bit like a jail to be honest! Listen to what Langlee residents think of the flats in Beech Avenue...

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LISTEN: Galashiels grandfather says drug dealers are terrorising his community

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LISTEN: Stow community council secretary Jenny Mushlin drives calls to improve safety on A7

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LISTEN: Find out what Lisbon Lion Bertie Auld would like to see return to the top flight of Scottish football

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LISTEN: Borders property agent Ron Hastings gives his views on broadband in the Borders

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LISTEN: Former Hibs, Rangers and Middlesbrough midfielder Kevin Thomson returns to his roots in the Borders to coach the stars of the future.

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LISTEN: Architect Steve Proctor speaks about the masterplan for Tweedbank...

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LISTEN: Architect Steve Proctor speaks about the masterplan for Tweedbank...

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Parents have a right to be concerned - bullying is a real problem

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Borders rugby referee Malcolm Changleng says Scottish rugby is doing everything it can to make the game as safe as possible.

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Borders Rape Crisis service manager Susie Stein reveals staggering rise in demand for service

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Former Scotland rugby star George Graham reveals reasons behind move to Hawick

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Jedburgh resident Debbie Grant speaks about the problems of anti-social behaviour in Grieve Avenue.

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Borders Pet Rescue manager Lee-Ann Lackie reveals a litter of four-week-old kittens were founded dumped in the Borders

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Pub-goers in Selkirk give their views...

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Tracey Ward, owner of The Fleece in Selkirk, claims supermarket discounted alcohol is "killing the pub trade".

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Peebles mum Laura Moore is fundraising for daughter Scarlett

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St Ronan's head Keith Belleville gives his thoughts on the school's 60th anniversary

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Galashiels commuters react to calls to extend the Borders Railway to Carlisle

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Tourette's champion John Davidson drums up support for Borders support group's fundraiser

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Professor Jane Bower welcomes findings of a feasibility study for a Scottish Borders National Park

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Galashiels mum speaks of parking 'nightmare' at Langlee

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Borders Railway has had 'positive impact' on town

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Galashiels playground supervisor speaks of break-in ordeal

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Bob Hay, Chairman of NFU Poultry Working Group

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Helen Currie, House and Events Manager, Bowhill House and Country Estate

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Richard Ashrowan, Creative Director, Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival

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SBC's Jim Fraser responds to claims school buses were called off prematurely

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Angry parents hit back at Belford school closure consultation

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Action for Children manager Paula Gaunt-Richardson speaks to us about young carers

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Radio Borders News speaks to social worker Kirsty McLean

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Cash boost for St Abbs Independent Lifeboat

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Berwick Rangers boss has 'no regrets' over offering resignation

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Hawick Royal Albert prepare for potential glamour tie in Scottish Cup draw

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LISTEN: Melrose to honour Olympic rugby sevens hero

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Borders man who helped capture killer Robert Black to have street named after him

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Thieves target Borders Book Festival

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Borders could be set to get Scottish centre of textiles

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LISTEN: Borders textile industry 'can thrive for years to come'

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RNLI admits mistake over 'distressing' St Abbs letter mix-up

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St Abbs independent lifeboat now weeks from being ready

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Sturgeon makes rural broadband pledge

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Harris-Swift wedding could bring 'media siege' to Duns

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Stuart Hogg named Six Nations player of the championship

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Former Hawick teammate praises 'special talent' Stuart Hogg

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New St Abbs lifeboat ordered for July launch

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Outgoing Gala coach disappointed by axe

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Northumberland woman desperate for news of family in Brussels

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Street Pastors launches in Scottish Borders

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Scottish Borders Council defends adult mental health service charges

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Liquidation looms for Hawick Knitwear

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Slow broadband is 'driving people from the Borders'

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Tweedbank murder investigation continues

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Obree backs Tour o' the Borders

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LISTEN: This week in the Borders

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Jedburgh Hand Ba'

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LISTEN: This week in the Borders

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Borders Railway smashes the half a million mark

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Borders pupils narrowly avoid fatal French avalanche

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National flood protection plan launched in Selkirk

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Hawick Knitwear enters administration

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Footfall rise in Borders towns - Stuart Bell

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Peebles residents recover from 'unprecedented' Storm Frank flooding

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Storm Frank hits Hawick - Stuart Marshall

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Storm Frank hits Hawick - Donald Kellecher

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Orphaned Otters Rescued From Earlston

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Tunnock's £250K Donation Brings Lifeboat Back To St Abbs

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Peebles Mum Fighting for Daughter's Swimming Rights

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Full Interview with Berwick MP Anne-Marie Trevelyan Over General Mills Closure

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Berwick Factory Could Close Costing 265 Jobs

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Berwick Locals Voice Concern Over Factory Closure

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Berwick 900 Rope Celebration

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Connor Hughes Passes on Best Wishes to Injured Friend

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Kelso Lad Could Walk Again

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Alison Meakin - Mother of missing Berwick woman Katie Grout

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Berwick Bandits Future Secured

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ScotRail MD on changes to Borders Railway services

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Disappointment at Overcrowding on Borders Railway

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St Abbs Lifeboat Station To Go Independent

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Public Reaction to State of Borders Roads

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We Need More Money: Councillor Responsible for Roads

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Dairy Farmer Says Premium Milk Won't Help

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£5.2 Million Galashiels Transport Interchange Opens

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No Safety Concerns For Stow Primary Says Councillor

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Peebles High School Head Teacher expresses Results delight

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Judy Murray Interview

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Borders Charity Works Against Learning Disability Stats

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Galashiels Transgender Woman Speaks to Radio Borders News

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Full Interview with Taylor

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Selkirk Man Fundraising for 13 year-old Leukemia Sufferer

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Installation Night For Peebles Cornet and His Lass

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ScotRail Apologises for Borders Railway Ticket Confusion

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Berwick MP Calls for Ambulance Review

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Hawick Common Riding On Song

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Kelso Man is Hero After Chip Van Fire

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Online Petition Growing to Object Hornshole Monument Change

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Family of Poisoned Dogs Want Answers

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Olly Murs' message for Rhianna

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Coldstream Aid Worker Survives Nepal Earthquake

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Cash For Kids Helps Langlee Girl

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Hawick Fundraiser Football Match Raises £6,000

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Borders Family Back After Nepal Earthquake Disaster

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Philosophy Manuscript Find in Kelso

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Melrose 7s

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Unicef Fundraiser Harry Cooper from Kelso explains his inspiration for his challenge.

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Unicef Fundraiser Harry Cooper from Kelso says he's looking forward to what they'll encounter.

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Kelso Fundraisers Full Interview with Radio Borders

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Torwoodlee Tower Saved From Ruin

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Track Finished On Borders Railway

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Borders Doctor Andrew Murray talks about his latest expedition

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£3000 Grants for Galashiels Businesses Ahead of Railway

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David Cameron Wishing us Happy Birthday

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The Story of Borders Rugby

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Suzy Mair - the first Radio Borders Newsreader

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Story of the Sony Award

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Danny Gallagher with Stuart McFarlane

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Danny Gallagher with Paul Brownlee

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Danny Gallagher with Max Steele

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Danny Gallagher with John Phillips

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Danny Gallagher with Hugh Brown

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Danny Gallagher with Boogie

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Danny Gallagher with Alex Boyd

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New Look Jim Clark Rally Confirmed

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First Minister Wants Economic Boost for Borders

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Family Save Famous Eyemouth Swans

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Mother in Fundraising Effort for Paralyzed Son

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Track Laying Underway On Borders Railway

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Galashiels Meeting Urges Community Involvement

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Cyberbullying soars by 420% in Scottish Borders

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Trek Moore raw

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Railway raw Simon

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Dan Wallace reflects on triple medal win at Glasgow 2014

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Berwick Chamber of Trade Chair John Haswell

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Tory frontbencher John Lamont on ADHD medication use

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Kelsae Stane creator Jake Harvey

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ProStrakan Chief Executive Tom Stratford

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School children on the Queen's baton

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Gemma Scott, 21 - Baton Bearer from Ancrum

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Melrose public on the Queen's Baton Relay

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Abbi Blackie, 17 - Baton Bearer from Newtown St. Boswells

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Peter Gallagher - baton bearer in Duns

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Dave Boland, 44 - baton bearer from Galashiels

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Rally victim John Leonard Stern's neighbour

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Jim Clark Rally Media Manager Alan Johnstone

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Jim Clark Rally Spectator James Hogg

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Leader of SBC, David Parker, talks about the Great Tapestry

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Co-Curator Phoebe Stewart on Selkirk WW1 exhibit

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New Hawick & Denholm Councillor Watson McAtee

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MSP Jim Hume on plans for a Reston train station.

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RAGES campaign group Barrie Forrest

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RBS Local CEO Hazel Anderson

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Zoe, 9, talks about Countryside Day

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Sebastian, 9, at Countryside Day

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BUAS Ron Wilson at Countryside Day

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Julie Sheppard: mother of Andrew Watt

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Fountainhall's Jenny Mushlin on Big Lottery grant

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Our Political Editor Colin Mackay looks back on life of Margo MacDonald

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Selkirk Flood Protection Scheme: SBC's Gordon Edgar

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Liberton High School: parent Allan Palfreyman

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Local historian Alistair Moffat on shocking Hawick discovery

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SBC Education Director Glenn Rodger on asymmetric school week

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Peter Hoggs Driver John Armitage on vandalism

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MSP John Lamont reacts to RBS branch closures

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Citizen's Advice Scotland - Fraser Sutherland

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NFUS Penny Johnson on Cattle Scab case

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9 year old Primary 5 Chirnside pupil Ollie

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9 year old Primary 5 Chirnside pupil Hamish

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Chirnside Primary 5 Teacher Diane Watt

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Specialist Nurse Ronnie Dornan

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Heatherslaw Bakery MD Colin Smurthwaite

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NHS Borders Chief Exec Calum Campbell on clinical strategy

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Age Scotland's Doug Anthony on Selkirk nursing home

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Fiona Doig of the Borders Alcohol and Drugs Partnership

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Cllr Sandy Aitchison on a fall in underage drinking in the Borders

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Dawyck Botanic Gardens Curator Graham Stewart

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Berwick MP Sir Alan Beith on affordable homes

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NCC Leader Councillor Grant Davey on affordable homes

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Age Scotland's Brian Sloan on Dovecot Court

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Jamie Scott of Team Teribus on fundraising

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SBHA's Julia Molloy on the new Post Office opening in Selkirk

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SBC's Gordon Edgar on the demolition of the old Earlston high school building

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Carlisle City Council Leader Colin Glover on Borders Railway

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Selkirk CARS Project Officer on free seminars

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Dr Edward James on Norovirus at BGH Ward 10

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Yetholm postmistress honoured for long service

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Leah Dickson's step-Dad Murray Grieve

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John Swanson of the Peebles Christmas Lights Association

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Kelso Racecourse MD 'thrilled' with award

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Network Rail's Craig Bowman

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Chairman of Oregon Timber Rod Lawson

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MP Michael Moore at Oregon factory opening in Selkirk

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Bill McLaren's daughter - Linda Lawson

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President of the Scottish Rugby Union - Donald MacLeod

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NCC Policy Board Member for Housing Allan Hepple

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Borders MSP Jim Hume hits out against deer cull calls

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Black Path noticeboards to be erected in Galashiels and Tweedbank

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Berwick MP Sir Alan Beith on dualling the A1 at Northumberland