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NHS Borders has confirmed that a mobile testing unit will rotate among three towns. Photo: Helen Barrington A CORONAVIRUS mobile testing unit (MTU) in the Borders will now rotate between three towns, the region’s health board has confirmed. NHS Borders has been offering polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 tests via an MTU in Hawick at the Teviotdale Leisure Centre. However, the health board has announced that the MTU will now rotate between Hawick, Peebles and Duns. NHS Borders’ director of Public Health, Tim Patterson, said: “Testing is a key element in keeping COVID-19 ca...

House lawmakers take another look at bail reform law Law enforcement officials say dangerous offenders being released Share Updated: 6:41 PM EDT Apr 21, 2021 Law enforcement officials say dangerous offenders being released Share Updated: 6:41 PM EDT Apr 21, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript MAKE ANY CHANGES. >> THIS WEEK AND 2018, BAIL FORM PAST THE HOUSE IS NO OPPOSITION. HIS SUPPORTERS PROMISE A WIN-WIN. FOLLOWING HERS HAVE GONE BACK. THREE YEARS LATER THERE ON TO INTEREST WILL OVERTURN -- UNDER THE BUILDING FOR LAW, WITH LITTLE OR NO CONSIDERATION DANGER THE...

THE Borders moving down to Level 3 of coronavirus lockdown restrictions from Monday (April 26) is “really positive news”, says a director at the region’s health board. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced on Tuesday (April 20) that all mainland areas of Scotland will move down from Level 4 to Level 3 of lockdown rules next week. This will bring about the most significant changes the country has seen since going into lockdown on Boxing Day. NHS Borders’ director of public health, Dr Tim Patterson, said: “Further easing of restrictions is really positive news, and has been...

GALASHIELS will be offering tests later this week to people without coronavirus symptoms – giving locals a third opportunity. Testing was previously carried out in the town in late March and mid April at the volunteer hall. NHS Borders has now confirmed that coronavirus tests will be offered between April 24-26 – but will take place in Queens Leisure Centre on Melrose Road. READ MORE: NHS Borders’ director of public health, Dr Tim Patterson, said: “We would like to thank the people of the Borders for good levels of engagement with our community testing programme as well as the...

Will Hide (left) enlisted the help of running coach James McCann Credit: Geoff Pugh When I ran the New York City Marathon 15 years ago, my favourite sign in the crowd as I finished 25,917th was the one reading “your feet only hurt because you’re kicking so much ass”. Since then, my running journey has pretty much conked out. I could use a dodgy bunion as an excuse but really it’s a lack of will power. Sofa or run? Hmmm, let me just grab the TV remote and think about that. But, like for many “of a certain age” in lockdown, running is something I’ve wanted to get back into; for...