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Man appears in court charged with woman's murder

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Megan Hughes was found dead at a property in Chirnside

A 31-year-old man has appeared in private at Jedburgh Sheriff Court charged with murder after the death of a 31-year-old woman.

Megan Hughes was found dead at a property in Chirnside during the early hours of Sunday.

Corey Dryden from Berwickshire made no plea during a brief appearance.

He was remanded in custody to appear again within eight days.

In a statement released via Police Scotland, Ms Hughes' family said: "Megan was a much-loved mother and daughter.

"She was beautiful and caring. This has left a massive hole in the family who are all absolutely devastated."

A semi-detached house in the Borders with a grey exterior and darker grey roof with two policemen standing outside and police tape across the driveway
Ms Hughes' body was discovered at a property in Chirnside on Sunday