PROPOSALS for a central justice facility in Galashiels have come under fire.

Dale Whillans, 16, of Longcroft Road, will stand trial on September 23 accused of assaulting a male by headbutting him.

ANOTHER great turnout for Chris Ritson at yesterday’s Priesthaugh Ride-out was complemented by a huge improvement in the weather, as our man-of-the-moment showed he has made the role of Cornet his own.

A SHERIFF has described the malnourished condition of a Rottweiler as an “absolute disgrace”.

TOWNSFOLK could face some disruption today with heavy showers and thunderstorms expected to hit the region.

A TEENAGER has denied carrying out a bottle attack to another male’s severe injury injury and permanent disfigurement.

THREE brothers are set to take on a hiking challenge in the Highlands this weekend in memory of their dad, who passed away at the end of last year.

CONTROVERSIAL plans for a community-owned wind turbine to help power Denholm and Ancrum are dead in the water.

STUART Marshall has been elected as the town’s new provost.

A HAWICK man appeared from custody on Monday at Selkirk Sheriff Court and denied assaulting a male in the town last Thursday.

PLANS are gathering pace to erect an information board at the recently unveiled Bill McLaren bust in Wilton Lodge Park.

AN URGENT appeal has gone out for volunteers to help in this weekend’s town clean-up.

HAWICK MSP John Lamont is calling for “more to be done” following the release of figures which show a rise in the number of Borders primary one children who are overweight, obese or severely obese.

A MOTORCYLIST landed up in hospital afer coming off his bike near Bonchester Bridge on Thursday night.

Chris Ritson saddled up for his first ride as this year’s Callant, and photogapher Lesely Fraser was there to capture all the very best moments from the big day as supporters rallied roond their Cornet in time-honoured fashion.

A PACKED town hall rose to its feet and observed a moment of silence in memory of Adam Hepburn at the Cornet’s Congratulatory Smoker on Wednesday night.

A FOUR-year-old girl is being treated in hospital in Livingston after being bitten by a dog.

THE OPENING verses of Teribus have been sounded; the unmistakable strains of the Drums and Fife have been played; and the first rum and milk of the year has been tasted.

Failing to provide information relating to child support regulations cost Paul Richardson a £160 fine.

THE west end of Hawick resonated with the first strains of the Drums and Fifes earlier tonight, heralding the election of 2013 Cornet Chris Ritson.