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Scottish Borders nurseries face mothballing over low numbers • Apr. 9, 2025, 2:13 AM ET (BBC)
Pilot of 50mph speed limit for four roads in Scottish Borders • Apr. 3, 2025, 9:22 AM ET (BBC)
Pupils studying esports in Scottish Borders school • Apr. 3, 2025, 5:25 AM ET (BBC)

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River Tweed, Scotland
Scottish Borders, Scotland
Jedburgh
Newtown Saint Boswells
Yarrow, River
Roxburgh Castle
Peebles: tower of Crosskirk
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