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Wind farm firm to hold design proposal exhibitions
Banks Renewables, the Hamilton based firm responsible for developing Birneyknowe Wind Farm, will be holding a series of exhibitions for local residents and businesses, aimed at generating feedback and design proposals for the new wind farm site.
Police out and about tackling crime issues around the town
THERE were 546 reported incidents to police throughout May.
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Neil gets on his bike to complete Afghan charity cyclE challenge
TERI RAF firefighter Neil Craggs has used pedal power to raise vital funds for charity.
Bridge to stay closed for extra three weeks
JUST two weeks after stressing the Martin’s Bridge works would be completed on schedule, Scottish Borders Council has revealed that the programme has been extended by three weeks.
Delay in replacing high school’s rector as job has to be readvertised
THE forthcoming vacancy for head at Hawick High School is to be readvertised.
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VIDEO: The Friday Morning Procession video
Cornet Chris Ritson leads an impressive cavalcade along the High Street, with the Drums and Fifes providing traditional accompaniment.
Cornet hails ‘absolutely amazing’ tenure
CHRIS Ritson will go down in history as a sunshine Cornet who never stopped smiling.
Tattoo campaign offers safety message
Scottish Borders Council, NHS Borders and the Safer Communities Partnership launched their tattoo safety campaign ‘Think twice, tattoo once’ this week.
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IN PICTURES: Prince Charles and Camilla’s Hawick visit Picture gallery
HAWICK welcomed royalty on Wednesday as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay made a special visit to Johnstons of Elgin’s Eastfield Mill.
VIDEO: Prince Charles and Camilla’s visit to Hawick video
MANSFIELD Road came to a standstill this afternoon when Prince Charles and Camilla visited Johnstons Mill.
IN PICTURES: The Saturday Picture gallery
Cornet Chris Ritson handed back the Banner Blue, unsullied and unstained, after a momentous weekend of celebration and commemoration.
Rape threat man to pay £500 compensation
A DRUNKEN man who threatened to rape a police constable’s mother and daughter, and infect him with Hepatitis C, has been ordered to pay the officer £500 compensation.
Nightclub’s new initiative aims to throw spotlight on women’s safety
in A bid to deter would-be attackers and make women feel more secure at night, Base nightclub will be handing out free anti-attack whistles to club-goers when they leave the premises.
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IN PICTURES: The Friday morning Picture gallery
tHE scene had been well and truly set by the best band in the world, and the air of expectation was almost palpable as Cornet Chris Ritson saddled up for the biggest day of his life.
Ex-husband is told to stay away after weekend incident
A woman was visibly upset after being followed by her ex-husband.
IN PICTURES: The Friday morning Hut Picture gallery
A JUBILANT Cornet Chris Ritson took Hawick’s most hallowed of venues by storm as hundreds raised the roof in support of their man-of-the-moment.
IN PICTURES: The Colour Bussing Picture gallery
CORNET’S Lass Heather Amos presents Provost Stuart Marshall with the Flag “well and truly bussed”, while Cornet Chris Ritson promises to return it “unsullied and unstained” to the council chambers.
IN PICTURES: The Thursday so far Picture gallery
hawick awoke this morning to the unmistakable clatter of hooves as Common-Riding fever swept the town. Cornet Chris Ritson led the time-honoured celebrations around the burgh ahead of what promises to be an unforgettable weekend.
‘It’s all I’ve wanted since I was a boy’
THERE was never a hill like the Vertish Hill this morning, as hundreds of Teries and horsemen arose early to support their Cornet.
Royal visit for Johnstons
His Royal Highness Prince Charles and his wife the Duchess of Cornwall are scheduled visit to the town next Wednesday, to present Johnstons of Elgin with a Royal Warrant of Appointment, the Hawick News can exclusively reveal.
Burnfoot brothers in court on theft charges
Two brothers have appeared in private, charged on petition with theft by house-breaking in the town.
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Trial date for sexual assault accused
A MAN accused of unfastening his trousers and making sexual remarks to a woman will stand trial on September 26.
Memorial garden plans taking shape in cemetery
PLANS for a remembrance garden at Wilton Cemetery are gathering pace.
Sports pitch dog ban falls foul of law
HAWICK councillor and environmental boss Davie Paterson has admitted that the local authority is powerless to stop dog fouling on sports pitches.
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IN PICTURES: Thursday night Hut Picture gallery
HUNDREDS of fervent supporters packed into the Hut last night as Acting Father Stuart Hunter was officially appointed Acting Senior Magistrate for 2013. The delight was etched all over the hugely popular principal’s face as Provost Stuart Marshall carried out the time-honoured ceremony of pinning the badge on to the latest incumbent.
Care home slammed after latest damning inspectorate report
A LEADING Scottish charity has slammed the owners of a Hawick care home.
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IN PICTURES: Tuesday’s ride to Mosspaul Picture gallery
Lesely Fraser was behind the camera for the latest memorable occasion in this year’s Common-Riding as Cornet Chris Ritson made his second pilgrimage to Mosspaul on Tuesday.
Burnfoot gas leak death
A WOMAN has died following a gas leak in Burnfoot this afternoon.
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Bail for Orchard Terrace man
A MAN who admitted trying to carry out a number of metal thefts at premises in Hawick was granted bail at Duns Sheriff Court last Wednesday.
Buccleuch Street man remanded
John Gallagher Davidson, 47, of Buccleuch Street, Hawick, has been remanded in custody until his trial on June 11 after being accused of shouting and swearing at his wife Margaret.
Bomb-sniffing dog Tilly is Hawick’s hero hound
A LOCAL dog “saved the day” by sniffing out an undetonated bomb at the Moor last Monday, writes Rhalou Allerhand.
Fury over plans for central justice facility
PROPOSALS for a central justice facility in Galashiels have come under fire.
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Trial date for headbutt accused
Dale Whillans, 16, of Longcroft Road, will stand trial on September 23 accused of assaulting a male by headbutting him.
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IN PICTURES: Cornet’s Priesthaugh triumph Picture gallery
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.
Croft Road woman’s reports delay jail warning
A SHERIFF has described the malnourished condition of a Rottweiler as an “absolute disgrace”.
Thunderstorms on way, warns council
TOWNSFOLK could face some disruption today with heavy showers and thunderstorms expected to hit the region.
Bottle attack accused has case continued
A TEENAGER has denied carrying out a bottle attack to another male’s severe injury injury and permanent disfigurement.
‘Brothers United’ ready to scale great heights for charity in memory of dad
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.
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Weather for Hawick
Tuesday 18 June 2013
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Sunny spells
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