The Latest Breaking News from Galashiels

Woman who killed partner with air rifle to be sentenced next month

Simone Ramage, 41, shot her partner Brian Kowbel at their home in Galashiels in the Scottish Borders on February 17 2023.

Evening Standard · Sep 15

How a Scottish Rugby Lifer Is Changing the Way NFL Teams Tackle

Richie Gray, aka the Collision King, is using a cerebral approach to think about how players hit each other—and making the game safer.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 12, 2025

Man, 84, appeared in Scottish court last week charged with murdering wife

Retired nurse John Hanson made no plea over death of 84-year-old Margaret Hanson in Galashiels

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2024

Award-winning brewery set for expansion with beer garden, taproom and six new jobs

An award-winning brewery is set to tap into expansion in Galashiels and create six new jobs.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2023

Yes Stones donate over £600 to food banks from Edinburgh Yes rally effort

THE Yes Stones group has donated more than £600 to foodbanks across Edinburgh, Galashiels and Dunbar.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 9, 2023

Perthshire dental group invests £600,000 to expand

A new dental ‘hub’ site in Perth is also being explored

Insider UK · Jul 12, 2023

Dog dies after major fire breaks out at Scots ice cream shop on farm

Emergency services were called to the scene at Over Langshaw Farmhouse in Galashiels at around 3.49am on Saturday, March 18, but the parlour has been completely destroyed.

Daily Record · Mar 20, 2023

Former junior counsel to child abuse inquiry charged with sex offences

John Halley, 59, was arrested on February 15 in Caddonfoot, near Galashiels, and has since been charged.

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023

Police appeal to Edinburgh residents in search of missing 16-year-old

Police say that the young female was last seen on March 2 on Love Street in Paisley and officers say they believe she may have travelled to Edinburgh or Galashiels.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 3, 2023

Galashiels man arrested after disappearance of 11-year-old girl appears in court

A MAN has appeared in court charged with abduction after an 11-year-old girl went missing.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 9, 2023