Former MP Anna Firth criticised a review of how terrorist Ali Harbi Ali was dealt with under a counter-terrorism scheme.

Martyn’s Law should not be used as an excuse to stifle protests, peers have heard. Lord Murray of Blidworth urged ministers to clarify that protest events are not covered in the Terrorism (Protection ...

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said he couldn’t speculate on what US products the EU could buy more of to help avert a trade war.

THE family of a Borders woman who died in the Borders have paid tribute to the “much-loved mother and daughter”. Megan Hughes, 31, died in Chirnside on Sunday (February 9). Officers were called to a ...

A RUGBY-LOVING dog at the Borders Pet Rescue is seeking a new home. Honey, who is a favourite at Earlston RFC, is yet to find her "forever team". Described as having the "energy of a winger" and the ...

Nasa’s two stuck astronauts may end up back on Earth a little sooner than planned. The space agency announced on Tuesday that SpaceX will switch capsules for upcoming astronaut flights in order to ...

The Northern Ireland Assembly has endorsed the extension of the Great British Energy Bill to the region despite some MLAs expressing concern over a “lack of detail” around how it will work. The ...

TWO Borderers have been named as part of the Scottish starting 15 to face Ireland in the Six Nations on Sunday. Back Darcy Graham, from Hawick, retains his spot from last week's game against Italy at ...

A BRASS plaque has been commissioned to commemorate the formation of Peebles Callants Club and its long-standing connection with a town hotel. The signage is now in place at the entrance to the ...

A 28-YEAR-OLD woman set fire to the curtains in her home because she did not like her neighbours, Selkirk Sheriff Court has been told. Sarah Forbes pleaded guilty to a charge of wilful fire-raising at ...

Fans are convinced that an Emmerdale star has quietly quit the popular ITV soap opera after disappearing from our screens. Viewers of the programme have increasingly noticed the absence of Ella ...

A BORDERS church has announced its closure with the groups that meet there also bidding a sad farewell. Hawick Congregational Church in Boutree Place will close in the first week of March, with the ...