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Battle of the bells as war memorial chimes silenced

scotsman.com     25-Jul-2008   11 related          

Published Date: 25 July 2008 A CLOCK which has chimed the passing of time for 80 years has been silenced at night after just one complaint. Scottish Borders Council has ordered the bells of the war memorial clock in Galashiels,...                    

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Football duo in court after Poland's Euro 2008 defeat

dailyrecord.co.uk     10-Jun-2008   1 related          

TWO Polish football fans appeared in court yesterday following their team's 2-0 Euro 2008 defeat by Germany. Seweryn Wajs, 25, and Jacek Zwitzchleski, 28, were accused of breaching the peace in Galashiels, Selkirkshire, on...                    

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Honour for rugby hero who saved OAP from bull

dailyrecord.co.uk     29-May-2008   1 related          

A SCOTTISH rugby hero has been honoured for his bravery after he saved the life of a pensioner being attacked by a bull. Cop Derek Turnbull, 46, risked his life by screaming at the beast and then running into its path as it charged the man in Galashiels, Selkirkshire. He then lifted the terrified...                    

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Wind farm cash ‘a pitiful bribe’ claims Ashkirk protester

wind-watch.org     23-May-2008   2 related          

A Selkirkshire councillor says she will fight to achieve maximum financial benefit to the communities most affected by a huge wind farm near Ashkirk. Councillor Vicky Davidson was reacting to the news that the Scottish Government has overruled local opposition and Scottish Borders Council by...                    

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Farewell To Tragic Teacher

dailyrecord.co.uk     09-Apr-2008   5 related          

DEVASTATED pupils were among more than 500 mourners who paid their final respects to tragic teacher Irene Hogg yesterday. ... She had failed to turn up for work at Glendinning Terrace Primary School in Galashiels, Selkirkshire, after the Easter break. Police search teams...                    

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