Common Ridings News Today

After nearly three centuries of hosting weddings, the small Scottish village of Gretna Green sees more than 3,000 weddings a year

THE number of premises licensed to sell booze in the region decreased by 15 in the space of a year, statistics show.

Acting Chief Superintendent Alwyn Bell, Divisional Commander for the Lothians and Scottish Borders Division, gives us an update on policing in the…

Penicuik holds a celebration week for the Hunter Lad and His Lass

In Galashiels this week – and not for the first time – I breenged in clumsily when a situation required delicacy.

FOR the first time in its 328-year history, Selkirk Merchant Company has appointed a Lady Master to lead the organisation.

FOR the first time in its 328-year history, Selkirk Merchant Company has appointed a Lady Master to lead the organisation.

By Scott Wright

Born: January 31, 1948;