The pylons, spanning 50 miles, will run wind farm energy into England but will dissect the Borders countryside.

The project, near Hawick, promises an investment of £350m and could create 1,200 jobs.

The former Scotland captain admits shouting and swearing and acting in an abusive manner towards his wife.

It took six months to transport giant blades through the Borders to the Pines Burn site near Hawick.

A total of 323 players took to the pitch for the seven-a-side MND fundraiser in the Borders.

A new crossing in a Borders town means supporters can get to the ground much more quickly.

The firm makes woollens garments, some for luxury own-brand labels and some under its own name.

The project at Tweedbank in the Borders was partly inspired by a Dutch model of care provision.