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Kenneth Hall, 88, of Clovenfords, completed hundreds of miles on his rowing machine to help a hospital in Chad, Africa. Photo: Helen Barrington AN 88-YEAR-OLD Borders man has completed hundreds of miles on his rowing machine to help a hospital in Africa. Ex-teacher Kenneth Hall, who lives in Clovenfords, carried out the exercise between April 23-25 for this year’s virtual Kiltwalk. He has raised thousands of pounds to help fund a digital X-ray system for the Bardai Hospital in northern Chad. Mr Hall told the Border Telegraph he is “feeling very happy”, adding: “People have be...

A joyous scene outside the County Hotel, Peebles, in the week Scotland's pubs were allowed to repen after the second lockdown. Photo: Helen Barrington HOSPITALITY venues across the Borders reopened last week after Scotland was moved down to Level 3 of coronavirus restrictions. Since last Monday (April 26), pubs, restaurants and cafés have been allowed to serve alcohol in outdoor settings, while food and non-alcoholic drinks are permitted inside. In outdoor settings, six people from six households can meet with a closing time of 10pm, while six people from two households are able to mee...

RANGERS and Celtic ‘B’ teams could play in the Lowland League next season. Officials confirmed this week the Old Firm have been invited to field sides in the division on a one-year basis for the 2021/22 campaign. But they insist “no current member club would be adversely affected in any way by the proposal” as “league integrity and the importance of the pyramid will be paramount”. Lowland League chairman George Fraser reckons the move would help develop young players and bring “massive” benefits. Gala Fairydean Rovers and Vale of Leithen are the Borders clubs who pla...