Tag: Hawick

Scots road sign bosses struggle to spell town names

SCOTTISH transport chiefs are struggling to spell the names of well-known towns on road signs. Several signs have had to be scrapped and redone as...

Man dies after taking bullet to the leg in late-night shooting

THE victim of a fatal shooting was killed by a high-velocity rifle bullet to the leg. Tragic Adam Hepburn is understood to have bled to...

Cat found tied to tree

A CAT was found tied to a tree with washing line in the Scottish Borders. The Scottish SPCA was contacted by a member of the...

Disabled man sparks early morning drama with discarded cigarette

A DOZY disabled man sparked an early morning drama today (Fri) by setting his wheelchair alight. Firefighters said the 62-year-old neglected to put out his...

Family of missing Betty Brown make birthday appeal

THE family of a missing Edinburgh woman made an emotional plea today (Wed) for new information on her birthday. Betty Brown, who turns 56 today,...

Woman, 81, assaulted at home by intruder demanding cash

By Christine Lavelle AN elderly woman was assaulted and injured during a break-in at her home in the Borders. The 81-year-old was in bed when she...

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