Tag: Scottish Border\'s Council

Rugby match abandoned after pitch is covered in dog poo

Scottish News

Guest - January 3, 2013

IRRESPONSIBLE dog owners have led to a rugby match being abandoned after the pitch was littered with “bin bags” worth of dog mess. Peebles 2nd...

Senior council official was sacked after prodding female colleague’s breast

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - November 21, 2012

A SENIOR council official was sacked from his £50,000-a-year post after prodding a female colleague in the breast so hard she was left with...

Ambulance station vetoed by councillors because of trees

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - November 8, 2012

COUNCILLORS have vetoed the site of a new quick-response ambulance station – because it would involve chopping down trees. Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) chiefs picked...

Janitor sues for £50K after “sixth form prank”

Scottish News

Peter Laing - November 1, 2012

A SCHOOL janitor is suing for £50,000 after a string of sixth form pranks ended with her slipping on steps covered with Vaseline. Linda Mary...

Ponchos on council credit card bill

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - August 16, 2012

OFFICIALS bought ponchos, sweets, costumes and gift vouchers using council credit cards, in spending running up to almost £150,000. The spending of each department of...